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County approves Motorola radios for county attorney and iPads for first responders
Summary
The court approved purchasing eight Motorola radios for the county attorney’s office ($89,637.80) and authorized in‑vehicle iPads for first responders (30 Apple iPad 11‑inch Pros) with an estimated equipment cost of $33,816.33 and additional upfitter and mobile‑management charges.
The Potter County Commissioners Court approved two public‑safety technology purchases: Motorola radios for the county attorney’s office and in‑vehicle computers (iPads) for first responders.
The court approved purchasing eight Motorola radios and services from Motorola Solutions under an existing contract at a listed amount of $89,637.80. Commissioners discussed that the county attorney’s office initially thought it would be covered under a larger sheriff purchase and that funds were reallocated after the sheriff and fire department agreed to share remaining funds to cover the county attorney’s radios.
Separately, the court approved buying 30 Apple iPad 11‑inch Pros with mounts and installation; the agenda listed a cost of $33,816.33 and described additional estimated costs: roughly $27,000 from public‑safety upfitters and about $8,000 for a mobile device management solution, with ARPA funds identified for procurement. The sheriff explained the need for a sole‑source specialty hospital agreement earlier in the meeting and said although the county did not anticipate immediate use, the county needed agreements in place in case a very ill inmate required outside hospital care.
