The Schertz Police Department recognizes the importance of effective communication tools for public safety and emergency response. Modern, reliable communication systems are essential to protecting our community. To address this, the City Council has approved funding for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 for a Radio Replacement Program to upgrade our outdated radio systems. Our existing radio infrastructure faces challenges such as limited interoperability, poor signal quality, and frequent maintenance issues, hindering the efficiency of our first responders during emergencies. After evaluating potential vendors, we have selected Motorola Solutions as the best provider for the upgraded radio equipment. With a strong reputation in public safety communication technologies, the proposed program will improve our systems' performance and ensure compatibility with regional and statewide emergency networks.
 

This resolution seeks City Council's authorization to proceed with the expenditure of the previously allocated FY25-26 funds for the Radio Replacement Program with Motorola Solutions.

By undertaking this initiative, we reaffirm our dedication to equipping our responders with the resources they need to serve our community safely and effectively.

City Staff recommends authorizing expenditures with Motorola Solutions for the police department radio replacement of in-car and handheld radios. 

The expenditures with Motorola Solutions for eighty-five (85) in-car and one hundred (100) handheld radios will cost $342,857 per fiscal year for a project total not to exceed $2,471,308 over seven years. This amount was included in the FY 2025-26 Police operating budget.

Approval of Resolution 25-R-162.