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Chief asks council to approve application for cybersecurity grant to harden public‑safety communications
Summary
The police chief requested council authorization to apply for a state/federal cybersecurity grant to harden public safety communications; staff cited a Motorola quote of $661,000 over five years and said the grant could cover about 70% of the first‑year cost. Council authorized submitting the application.
The city's police chief asked the council for permission to apply for a cybersecurity grant to strengthen public‑safety communications after a recent cyber event.
The grant is part of the State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program administered through the Department of Homeland Security and the governor's office. The chief said staff reached out to Motorola for a cost estimate for hardening the radio infrastructure and that the quote came back at $661,000 over five years; he added that the grant could "alleviate the cost of the 1st year by 70%."
Council approved submission of the grant application unanimously. The chief emphasized that applying does not obligate the city to accept the grant if awarded and that staff will continue to refine the technical scope and negotiate vendor pricing prior to any acceptance.
