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Montello to buy two portable radios to expand emergency communications
Summary
The Public Works Committee approved buying two portable radios (estimated $1,561.55 each) to add channels for multi-department incidents; funding will come from the emergency government fund and a three-way split among street, sewer and water funds.
The City of Montello Public Works Committee authorized the purchase of two portable radios to address channel limitations during multi-department emergency responses.
Staff provided an estimate of $1,561.55 per portable radio and noted the city’s current radios have a bare minimum of channels. The fire department has upgraded and will donate its older mobile radios for vehicle use, which staff said will meet vehicle communication needs.
The committee voted to buy two portables: one radio will be paid from the emergency government fund and the second will be split three ways between the street, sewer and water budgets. Ron Knutson moved the purchase, Brian Schrimpf seconded, and the motion carried.
Kohnke and members discussed budgeting across departments; meeting minutes do not list a vendor or delivery timeline. The committee directed staff to proceed with procurement under the stated funding plan.
