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Commission approves final radio purchase to finish county replacement program
Summary
Using enhanced 9‑1‑1 funds, the commission approved up to $300,000 in capital purchases to complete county radio replacement; staff said buying now secures a lower state contract price and commissioners requested a long‑term communications plan update.
Staff explained that the county has been replacing radios for multiple departments and that the recommended purchase would be the last phase to complete replacements. "We have been purchasing radios at a significantly discounted rate through state purchasing and... that is expected to increase here in the near future," staff said, arguing for purchase timing to lock in favorable pricing.
Commissioners asked when the county might move away from radios to cellular or other digital platforms; the board asked staff to present a long‑term communications strategy at the second quarter review that addresses a possible transition and coverage gaps. The motion to approve the capital purchase passed on a voice vote.
