Summary
The city is spending $2.17 million on Motorola radio equipment and dispatch consoles for the E-911 center, including a 180-foot tower. The good news: a $3.5 million federal appropriation just got approved, so this project is federally funded.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 5
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 2 meetings in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 8, 2026.
Impact analysis
$2.17 million, covered by a $3.5 million federal THUD appropriation rather than local dollars.
First responders get reliable radios and dispatchers get modern equipment — and everyone who calls 911 benefits.
None identified.
Mentions & discussions (6)
City Council — October 8, 2026
A $2.17 million Motorola deal will modernize radios and dispatch consoles for the 911 center, funded largely through a federal appropriation and capital improvement revenue bonds.
Finance & Administration Council Committee — September 29, 2026
The city is spending $2.17 million on Motorola radio equipment and dispatch consoles for the E-911 center, including a 180-foot tower. The good news: a $3.5 million federal appropriation just got approved, so this project is federally funded.
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City Council — April 7, 2026
Instead of signing a lease for E-911 admin staff, the city will use the Veterans Cottage community room at no cost, saving money for a couple of years.
City Council — February 3, 2026
Federal money signed into law will fund the E-911 Real Time Crime Center after a long wait, credited to Senators Boozman and Cotton and Congressman Crawford.
City Council — January 6, 2026
The council approved a contract with Axon for AI 'Prepared Assist' services that will answer all non-emergency calls, translate languages in real time, transcribe radio traffic, and auto-QA calls. Jonesboro would be the first Arkansas city to deploy the full system, and it replaces several paid services for net savings.
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