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Murfreesboro council approves multiple purchases, grants and budget changes; proclaims Public Safety Telecommunications Week
Summary
The council approved a slate of resolutions and contracts including a $1,014,000 school bus purchase, equipment purchases for public safety (radios, AV equipment, air fill system), and budget adjustments; Mayor Shay McFarland proclaimed National Public Safety Telecommunications Week and recognized Jean Smith.
Murfreesboro — At its March 26 meeting the Murfreesboro City Council approved a package of routine purchases, grants and budget adjustments and issued a proclamation honoring emergency telecommunications personnel.
Mayor Shay McFarland read a proclamation designating April 12–18, 2026, as National Public Safety Telecommunications Week and presented the Murfreesboro Emergency Communications 91 Telecommunications Communicator of the Year recognition to Jean Smith, citing her professionalism and 11 nominations from peers.
On action items, the council approved Resolution 26 R-11 to update the Occupational Safety and Health Environmental Program plan; staff said the change updates the city's plan to meet new requirements and has no fiscal impact. Council also accepted a $4,000 Safety Partners matching…
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