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Council approves $3.0 million emergency appropriation for police radios and camera upgrades
Summary
The council approved Ordinance 2026‑23, a $3,000,000 emergency appropriation to replace end‑of‑support police radios and upgrade vehicle and body cameras; the controller said the need could not wait for the next budget cycle, and the measure passed unanimously.
Rebecca McGuire, city controller, requested a $3,000,000 mid‑year appropriation for police and public‑safety radios, vehicle radios, body‑worn cameras and in‑vehicle camera system upgrades.
McGuire said the project had been discussed in last year’s budget but staff determined the upgrades could not wait due to end‑of‑support on the existing radios. She credited the IT staff and said the police chief was present for any technical questions. Council members praised the diligence of staff and emphasized protecting both officers and public communications.
After the committee report recommended adoption, the clerk polled the council and recorded unanimous affirmative votes; the ordinance passed on second reading.
