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Mason authorizes purchase of 34 Motorola portable radios after state encryption requirement; council declares emergency
Summary
Citing a 2025 state law requiring encrypted, trackable radio transmissions, council authorized purchase of 34 Motorola portable radios and accessories (not to exceed $129,524) to replace noncompliant units and expand staff communications for events; an emergency clause was added for timely delivery and programming.
Mason City Council voted April 13 to authorize purchase of 34 portable radios and related equipment from Motorola Solutions for up to $129,524 and included an emergency clause to allow prompt delivery and programming.
Staff explained that a 2025 state law requires radio transmissions to be encrypted…
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