Council Weighs $39,000 AV Upgrade After Persistent Microphone Problems
Feb 10, 2026
City manager recommended buying a new audio system, including modern microphones and receivers, for about $38,984 to end feedback and static in the council chamber; council members asked about the bidding process and staff said the purchase could be justified under delivery-of-service exceptions and would take a few weeks to implement.
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Council considered authorizing the city manager to buy new audio equipment from Inuvo to address recurring feedback, static and fixed-frequency microphone problems in the council chamber. City Manager Robbie described a local consultant who provided a pro bono diagnostic and recommended replacing fixed-frequency mics with modern receiver systems; the purchase estimate provided in the packet was about $38,984.
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