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Vernon Hills approves 4‑year drone first‑responder contract, waives bidding
Summary
The Village Board on Jan. 13 approved Ordinance 2026‑003 to waive competitive bidding and authorize a four‑year contract with Motorola Solutions (partnered with Brink) for a drone first‑responder program. The first year carries no operating cost; years two–four are about $59,000 per year. The board voted unanimously.
The Village Board of Vernon Hills voted Jan. 13 to approve Ordinance 2026‑003, allowing the village to waive competitive bidding and contract with Motorola Solutions (partnered with a drone manufacturer identified in the package as Brink) for a drone first‑responder (DFR) program. The ordinance authorizes a potential 48‑month expenditure listed in the staff materials as $179,997.
Police Chief (speaking to the board) described the contract as structured to reduce risk for the village during an initial evaluation. "The first year of operating this drone does not cost the…
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