Approve maintenance agreement with Motorola for police and fire radios
In Plain English
Police and fire departments use Motorola radios to communicate during emergencies and daily operations. The city needs a maintenance contract to keep these radios working properly. If approved, Motorola provides repairs, updates, and technical support for all portable and vehicle-mounted radios.
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Votes
Approved agreement with Motorola Solutions Corporation
4 to 0
Why This Vote Matters
The council approved a maintenance agreement with Motorola Solutions Corporation to keep police and fire department radios working properly. This routine contract ensures that emergency responders can communicate effectively during crises and daily operations by providing repairs, updates, and technical support for all portable and vehicle-mounted radios. Four members voted yes while two abstained, which is unusual for both Bates and Boozé who typically vote yes on contract items. No financial amount was specified for this maintenance agreement.
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