Summary
The police department's dispatch consoles go out of support in 2029; Motorola is offering a 42% discount this year, so council approved a $219,208 no-bid purchase.
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Last discussed Jun 15, 2026.
Impact analysis
$219,208 from the General Fund, transferred through the Police-Fire-Street CIP Fund.
Police dispatchers and everyone who calls 911 in Vandalia.
Mentions & discussions (2)
City Council (Regular) - Jun 15, 2026
The police department's dispatch consoles go out of support in 2029; Motorola is offering a 42% discount this year, so council approved a $219,208 no-bid purchase.
City Council (Work) - May 4, 2026
The dispatch consoles that handle police and fire emergency calls hit end-of-life in 2029. Motorola is offering a one-time deal that's about $160,000 cheaper if the city buys this year instead of waiting for the 2027 budget.
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