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City to buy new Motorola radios to maintain interoperability ahead of regional events; council waives formal bidding
Summary
Council authorized purchase of Motorola mobile and portable radios (not to exceed $3.58M), waived formal bidding citing sole‑source justification, and approved intent to issue tax‑exempt obligations to finance the purchase; staff said newer radios have improved interoperability, security and a seven‑year warranty.
The City Council authorized the purchase of new mobile and portable radios for police and fire—citing a need to maintain regional interoperability and to avoid an imminent tariff-driven price increase from the manufacturer. Police Chief Rachel Johnson described the department’s equipment condition and the risk of increasingly unsupported older…
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