I. Council Action Requested.
Title
To approve an agreement with Cumberland County for the provision of public safety communications services from July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2028.
Body
II. Basis for Council Action.
Council approval of this item is required because:
a. The Council has the authority to enter into contracts as the legislative body of the Town pursuant to Article II, Section 3(I) of the Charter,
b. Section 5, Paragraph 4 of the town’s purchasing policies requires Council approval of “any purchase beyond the amount provided for such purchase within the municipal operating budget,” and
c. The order contemplates the approval of a multi-year agreement extending beyond the municipal operating budget for the current year.
III. Issue Summary.
A copy of the proposed agreement is attached. The previous agreement expires on June 30, 2026 but contained - as does this agreement - automatic extension language for successive one-year terms. Because this is a multi-year agreement, Council approval is required.