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Henderson approves $9,143 turnout gear purchase for fire department and donates legacy radios to sheriff

Board of Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Henderson, Tennessee · October 1, 2025
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Summary

The board approved a $9,143.50 Sourcewell contract purchase of turnout gear for the Fire Department and agreed to donate obsolete portable radios to the county jail after a background-checked transfer; Chief Davidson also praised an in‑house camera box built for about $1,500.

The board authorized purchase of turnout gear for the Fire Department from MES for $9,143.50 after Fire Chief Doug Acred said the amount exceeded his and the mayor's approval authority and had been budgeted. Ald. Donna R. Butler moved to approve the purchase and the motion carried.

Police Chief Gary Davidson asked permission to donate older, non‑digital portable radios to the county jail; after confirming the sheriff requested them the board approved the donation on a motion by Ald. Mark A. Barber. Chief Davidson also recognized GIS/IT Technician Kevin Bailey for fabricating a police camera box for about $1,500, a cost saving compared with a $12,000 commercial unit.

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