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Commissioners press city on condo BDA costs as staff says a P25 radio upgrade could arrive in 18 months
Summary
Fort Lauderdale commissioners pressed staff on costs condo associations face to make in‑building radio systems compliant, while city officials said a negotiated P25 radio upgrade — expected to be brought to the commission — should strengthen signals but will not guarantee coverage inside every building.
Commissioners used the May 5 conference meeting to press city staff and public‑safety leaders about the rising costs condominium associations face to install building public‑safety radio systems (BDAs) required under state and county rules.
Commissioner Glassman described repeated complaints from condominium associations and asked what financial relief the city could offer for buildings being told they must spend “$200 or $300,000” to install hardwired systems. City staff and the fire chief said the requirements remain in state statute and county ordinance; where wireless coverage is inadequate, wired systems may still be required to ensure…
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