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TO: Mayor John Laesch
FROM: Bryan Handell, Commander, Bureau of Administrative Services
Jacqueline Hobday, Director of Emergency Communications
Ram Tyagi, Chief Information Officer
Jeff Anderson, Deputy Chief Information Officer
DATE: December 11, 2025
SUBJECT:
A Resolution authorizing the Director of Purchasing to enter into an agreement with L3Harris of Melbourne, FL to purchase new radio computer consoles for $457,821.48.
PURPOSE:
This resolution is requesting to purchase new computer consoles at the Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP) at the Aurora Police Department and the Backup PSAP at Fire Station 8.
BACKGROUND:
The radio consoles at both the PSAP and Backup PSAP are operated by Telecom Operators to dispatch City Public Safety personnel and facilitate communication with other agencies throughout the Northern Illinois region.
These consoles are currently running on Microsoft Windows, but they are not compatible with Windows 11, necessitating their replacement.
DISCUSSION:
These computers play a vital role in facilitating communication between PSAP Telecom Operations and Public Safety personnel, serving as the primary means of communication. Ensuring their continued operation is essential for the safety of the City’s residents.
L3Harris personnel will configure the consoles to ensure seamless integration with the City’s current radio system, as well as with the new P25 radio system set to launch in 2026. L3Harris will also provide warranty and ongoing support for these consoles throughout their lifespan.
The purchase will be made using existing ETSB funds, with a budget amendment to be submitted for account # 211-1280-419.38-05.
IMPACT STATEMENT:
Ensuring comprehensive city-wide coverage for Public Safety communications is essential for the safety and well-being of the City's residents.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
Request the proposed resolution be approved.
cc: Finance Committee
CITY OF AURORA, ILLINOIS
RESOLUTION NO. _________
DATE OF PASSAGE ________________
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A Resolution authorizing the Director of Purchasing to enter into an agreement with L3Harris of Melbourne, FL to purchase new radio computer consoles for $457,821.48.
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WHEREAS, the City of Aurora has a population of more than 25,000 persons and is, therefore, a home rule unit under subsection (a) of Section 6 of Article VII of the Illinois Constitution of 1970; and
WHEREAS, subject to said Section, a home rule unit may exercise any power and perform any function pertaining to its government and affairs for the protection of the public health, safety, morals, and welfare; and
WHEREAS, the City maintains a robust radio communications network that supports Police, Fire and Public Works; and
WHEREAS, this network radio communications from the Public Safety Answering Points and Public Safety personnel; and
WHEREAS, the current radio consoles at the Public Safety Answering Point are no longer supported; and
WHEREAS, a budget amendment has been submitted to make funds available in ETSB
account 211-1280-419.38-05 for this purpose.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Aurora, Illinois, as follows: the Director of Purchasing is hereby authorized to issue purchase orders for services described in this resolution and as more fully set forth in the contract attached hereto.