Vigo County approves Motorola public-safety radio expansion on 2–1 vote Vigo County commissioners approved a Motorola contract to expand the county radio/tower system for first responders after a divided discussion about cost and competition; the motion passed 2–1 and county staff said council had appropriated funds.

Vigo County has taken a bold step towards enhancing public safety by approving a controversial contract with Motorola, but not without a heated debate over costs and competition.

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Vigo County Council approves $1.8875 million for countywide radio upgrade after extended debate After hours of public testimony from firefighters, police and technical experts and extended council questioning about procurement, funding and technical safeguards, the Vigo County Council amended and approved a $1,887,500 appropriation to add three radio tower sites and equipment to expand coverage and capacity on the statewide Motorola public-safety network.

Vigo County Council has unanimously approved a $1.89 million upgrade to their public-safety radio network, addressing critical communication gaps that endanger first responders during emergencies.

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Vigo County public-safety leaders urge council to sign $8.5 million Motorola contract to fix coverage gaps A county advisory committee recommended relocating the Vigo tower and adding three sites to address coverage and capacity gaps for fire, police and EMS. Motorolas package is priced at $8,499,000 with incentives conditioned on a contract signed by the end of 2025; commissioners said they need more time to review funding and PSAP balances before a 1

Vigo County leaders are racing against time to secure an $8.5 million Motorola contract that could fix critical communication gaps for emergency responders before prices soar in 2026!

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