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Council approves purchase of four used Motorola radios to meet encrypted-channel requirement
Summary
Mayor Harlan reviewed Chief Berry's report that patrol car radios are outdated and must be replaced to comply with Federal encrypted-channel rules; council approved buying four used Motorola radios from Sunny Communications.
Mayor Greg Harlan reviewed a report from Police Chief Berry that the department's current car radios are outdated and must be replaced to comply with Federal regulations requiring operation on an encrypted channel. The report estimated new radios at about $15,000 and refurbished radios at around $7,500.
Council unanimously authorized purchasing four used Motorola radios from Sunny Communications to bring the fleet into compliance. The motion was made by Council Member Dave Armstrong, seconded by Council Member Allen Hisken, and carried unanimously. The minutes do not record additional procurement details such as warranty or exact vendor contract terms.
