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Board approves fire radio programming, defers police radio hardware decision
Summary
The board approved reprogramming for fire radios to meet a July 1 software deadline and deferred a final decision on police radio replacements to allow staff to clarify quotes and procurement timing.
The board voted to approve programming work for fire radios and postponed a decision on replacing police radios until staff can clarify quotes and delivery timing.
Staff member (S3) explained the fire department needs programming work (quote cited at approximately $10,350) to update radios. The board heard that statewide software updates require certain units to have updated firmware by July 1, or older radios will be inoperable. The police department presented three quotes for six radios (five in vehicles and one handheld); quotes differed by vendor and brand (Motorola, Kenwood and a local reseller) and the board discussed discontinued models and lead times.
Committee member (S7) urged prompt action so units can be ordered; staff offered to return with clarification at the April 7 meeting for the police radios. For the fire department programming, the board approved the recommended work so the department can proceed with reprogramming.
Staff will return with clarified quotes and vendor recommendations for police radios at the next meeting.
