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Evart police outline radio replacement plan; $12,000 donation secured
Summary
Chief John Beam presented four vendor quotes for new radios ($42,374.03–$51,396.80). Reserve Officer Travis Douglas secured a $12,000 donation from TC Energy; a grant request for $24,717.42 to the Osceola County Community Foundation is pending.
Chief of Police John Beam told the council the department has solicited four quotes for a radio replacement program, with vendor totals ranging from $42,374.03 to $51,396.80. The plan would buy seven portable radios and four mobile units so each officer can carry a radio while on duty and the office can maintain a mobile base unit.
Reserve Officer Travis Douglas reported a $12,000 donation from TC Energy toward the purchase. Chief Beam said the department submitted an application to the Osceola County Community Foundation seeking $24,717.42; a decision on that application is not expected until late April or May. Beam said he is pursuing other funding sources and alternatives while the grant outcome is pending.
No formal council vote occurred on the purchase at this meeting; staff presented funding options and requested direction to continue seeking grants and donations.
