Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Get email alerts on the Equipment Purchase topic
No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.
Montrose council approves purchase of new thermal imaging cameras for fire department
Summary
Council approved resolution 2026-12 to buy one decision-making thermal camera and five smaller thermal imaging cameras for $9,858.70 to replace outdated equipment. The vote was unanimous.
The City Council on March 9 approved the Montrose Fire Department’s purchase of one decision-making thermal camera and five smaller thermal imaging cameras for a total of $9,858.70 under resolution 2026-12.
Kevin explained the department’s existing cameras dated from 2014 and that newer equipment is smaller, smarter and more reliable. "The full package price is $9,858.70," he said. Council members approved the purchase by voice vote recorded as 4-0.
The department said the cameras will replace outdated equipment that has caused operational challenges. The purchase is funded from departmental accounts and was presented as a priority equipment upgrade for 2026.
