Agenda No. 14.
CITY COUNCIL MEMORANDUM
| City Council Meeting: | February 17, 2026 |
| Department: | Police Department |
| Subject: | Resolution 26-R-031 - Authorizing an Interlocal Agreement with Live Oak for Emergency Radio Communications Services (S.Williams/J.Lowery) |
BACKGROUND
The City of Schertz previously approved an ILA with the City of Live Oak to provide Emergency Radio Communications services via Resolution 12-R-20. The City of Live Oak recently upgraded their radio system that we utilize to provide radio services for all departments within our organization. The prior agreement referenced specific infrastructure that has been replaced. There are no changes to the fee schedule. The City of Live Oak funded all new infrastructure upgrades with no pass-through costs to the City of Schertz.
GOAL
Authorize the City Manager to execute the amended agreement.
COMMUNITY BENEFIT
Emergency radio communications services are not interrupted, so we may provide services l(police, fire, and ems) to our community members.
SUMMARY OF RECOMMENDED ACTION
Approval of Resolution 26-R-031.
FISCAL IMPACT
There will be no additional fiscal impact as there are no changes in fees. However, we currently expend approximately $8,800.00 a month for emergency radio communication services with Live Oak. This fee can fluctuate as we add or delete radios (handheld or mobiles) to our radio ecosystem.
RECOMMENDATION
Approval of Resolution 26-R-031.