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South Bloomfield authorizes police radio purchase after grant cut; officer departs village force
Summary
Chief Michael Maynard reported a reduced OCJS grant and a trimmed Motorola quote for new police radios; council authorized the village administrator to enter into a contract. The chief also confirmed Officer Ford is no longer employed with the village.
Chief of Police Michael Maynard told council that an Ohio Commission on Criminal Justice Services (OCJS) grant for police radios was reduced to $10,955. He said he negotiated with a Motorola representative to lower the vendor quote from about $71,000 to $50,121 and that staff are looking to use existing funds to cover the balance.
Chief Maynard also reported that Officer Ford is no longer employed with the village and left in good standing. On a motion from Councilmember Tom Ramsay, council voted to allow Village Administrator Joe Allen to enter into a contract to purchase the radios; recorded council votes were affirmative.
Council did not record an exact funding plan in the meeting minutes beyond the grant amount and the reduced vendor quote; staff will proceed with contract negotiations and present any purchase details and payment plan to council as required.
