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Commissioners approve modest FY27 radio‑subscriber fee increase tied to vendor cost hikes
Summary
The court approved an amendment to FY27 radio subscriber fees: regular rate rises from $30.54 to $32.02 per radio per month (≈4.86%), and the discounted rate rises from $22.76 to $23.84 (≈4.73%), presenters said the increases reflect vendor cost changes including Motorola and Fort Worth system charges.
Radio management presented an amendment to the county's communications agreement in advance of fiscal year 2027, citing vendor price increases that will raise subscriber fees modestly.
The presenter said the regular monthly fee will increase from $30.54 to $32.02 per radio (about a 4.86% increase) and the discounted rate paid by entities with their own dispatch centers will move from $22.76 to $23.84 per radio (about 4.73%). The fees cover radio infrastructure and the county's dispatch center costs. The presenter introduced James Murphy as the county's new radio technician.
Commissioners discussed timing of city budget cycles and asked staff to notify municipal partners quickly so the cities can account for the change. County counsel confirmed the agreements will be circulated to subscribers after the court's approval. The court voted unanimously to approve the FY27 subscriber fee amendment.
