City Council:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE
OF PORTABLE TWO-WAY RADIOS FOR THE
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
Whereas, by correspondence dated August 26, 2026, the Commissioner of the Department of Public Works has requested authorization for the purchase of portable two-way radios for use by supervisors and foremen of the Department of Public Works for communication with operational vehicles, field crews, and other Department personnel; and
Whereas, the Department of Public Works has determined that there is a need to provide supervisors and foremen with reliable portable two-way radios to maintain direct and immediate communication with public works operational vehicles and field crews; and
Whereas, supervisors and foremen routinely work at various locations throughout the City while overseeing field crews, responding to service requests, and coordinating personnel, vehicles, equipment, and other operational resources; and
Whereas, the acquisition of portable two-way radios will provide supervisors and foremen with a dependable means of communication without relying solely upon personal cellular telephones or other less reliable methods of communication; and
Whereas, the use of portable two-way radios will improve the efficiency and coordination of routine Department of Public Works operations by facilitating immediate communication among supervisors, foremen, and field personnel and reducing delays in the transmission of information; and
Whereas, reliable radio communication is particularly important during emergencies, severe weather events, accidents, service disruptions, and other unforeseen circumstances requiring the prompt coordination of personnel, equipment, and resources; and
Whereas, the Department of Public Works has identified funding for the purchase through Capital Code HI 620.203 C950; and
Whereas, the total cost for the purchase of the portable two-way radios is Thirty-Nine Thousand Eight Hundred Sixty-Three Dollars and Seventy-Five Cents ($...
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