Motorola Radio System Upgrade

At a glance

• What: A system upgrade contract with Motorola for the Manchester Radio Communication System. The 2027 capital plan includes a $1.4 million Public Safety Communication System Upgrade bond.

• Where it stands: Approved in committee September 1 and by the Board on consent October 6, pending a finalized contract copy returning to the Board.

• Next: Final contract to the Board.

• September 1 committee: Fajardo noted unresolved redlines in the service terms; the Deputy Solicitor flagged the limitation of liability clause (Motorola liable only up to the contract price), which the Board must decide. Chief Cashin said the City has used Motorola for more than 15 years on a contract that renews every 5 to 7 years. Approved.

• October 6 Board: O'Neil asked whether warranties, a past issue, would be in the final agreement; Chief Cashin said yes. Bond Resolution for $1.4 million enrolled August 4.

Sources

• Board of Mayor and Aldermen minutes, October 6, 2026: https://manchesternh.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=5366,plainText=false)
• Committee on Administration/Information Systems minutes, September 1, 2026: https://manchesternh.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=5254,plainText=false)

Log

2026-10-06 - Board of Mayor and Aldermen

Approved on consent pending a final contract.

2026-09-01 - Committee on Administration and Information Systems

Committee approved and sent it to the Board.