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Greenwood approves police radios, patrol vehicle and a $130,000 budget amendment; hazardous-waste IGA cleared
Summary
The board approved a $129,119.90 purchase of Motorola radios funded by a Jackson County 911 grant, accepted a 2022 Dodge Durango patrol vehicle purchase, passed an ordinance adding $130,000 to the FY26 general fund to cover the equipment, and approved an intergovernmental agreement for a 2026 household hazardous waste collection program.
The Greenwood Board of Aldermen approved several items relating to public safety equipment and municipal services.
Police equipment: The board approved Resolution R2025‑94 authorizing the police chief to purchase 14 portable Motorola radios and seven mobile radios for $129,119.90. A speaker said the funding came from a Jackson County 911 fund check received by the city; the radios will replace units from roughly 1990 and have a current lead time of about six weeks.
Patrol vehicle: The board approved Resolution R2025‑95 to acquire a 2022 Dodge Durango patrol vehicle through the Kansas Highway Patrol to replace unit 104. The chief intends to keep the vehicle unmarked for traffic enforcement; aldermen discussed using 'ghost' graphics so the car can be identified by residents while leaving some undercover functionality.
Budget amendment: To pay the radio vendor, council approved Ordinance 2025‑98 amending the FY26 operating budget to add $130,000 to the general fund expenditure authority. Officials clarified the money is grant revenue from the Jackson County 911 fund and described the change as a net wash—revenue and expenditures increase to allow payment to proceed.
Household hazardous waste: Council approved Ordinance 2025‑97, an intergovernmental agreement with the Mark Solid Waste Management District for the 2026 regional household hazardous waste collection program.
Votes and funding: All motions were approved during the meeting by voice or roll call as reflected on the record. Board members asked staff to confirm whether installation costs for the radio equipment are included in the vendor quote and to follow up with the chief if additional purchase or installation expenses arise.
What’s next: Staff will monitor equipment delivery and report back on installation costs if they change the budget or require grant amendments.
