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Motorola radios pitched for public‑safety use; staff to seek approval in May
Summary
Staff recommended switching to Motorola radios for police and fire because of a built‑in 'callback' feature and urged a May presentation to secure financing; officials cited coverage gaps, a roughly $400,000 cost consideration, and bank timing that requires a June decision window.
City staff outlined plans to seek approval in May to lease or bond new radios for police and fire, recommending Motorola units for their built‑in "callback" capability and citing coverage and safety concerns.
A fire‑department official (identified in the transcript only by role) said during the meeting that "Motorola is the only radio that has this already built into it," and argued that the feature is important for areas with poor reception. The speaker added, "If it saves 1 of our firefighters' life, that $400,000 to make sure that those guys are protected," framing the additional cost as a safety…
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