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Commissioners approve nearly $1.2M communications upgrade: consoles and 19 handheld radios
Summary
Sheriff's Office staff said Motorola quoted almost $1.2 million for replacement dispatch consoles and upgrades but offered cost savings that allowed the county to obtain 8 replacement consoles and purchase 19 additional NEXT handheld radios; the court approved the purchase.
A sheriff's office presenter described a request to replace five end-of-life dispatch consoles and add three positions, and said Motorola provided a quote "for the budget" that was "almost $1,200,000." The presenter said cost-savings from Motorola allowed the county to obtain eight replacement consoles and buy 19 additional NEXT handheld radios, with smart services aligned across devices.
The presenter said the upgrades enable interoperability with neighboring counties and allow integration of GIS data and camera feeds into the console mapping system. Commissioner Leacock moved to approve the purchase; Commissioner Crownover seconded and the motion passed by voice vote. The county did not disclose final contract documents or payment schedule during the public session.
