Southtowns Record

Town Board agenda packet — May 20, 2026

Government
Town of Orchard Park
Board
Town Board
Meeting
May 20, 2026
Kind
Agenda packet
Topics
Public safety, Zoning and land use, Parks and recreation, Budget and taxes

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Resolution for Radio Antenna’s for the Police Department

WHEREAS,  the Police Department  continues  to experience  radio  communication  issues that impact
operations, officer safety, and overall reliability; and

WHEREAS,  Gilbane  Turner,  the contractor  for the construction  of the new  Highmark  Stadium,  has
purchased microwave links, two repeaters, and an antenna to enhance communications in the stadium area,
thereby significantly reducing the Town’s cost for this project; and

WHEREAS, it has been determined that the addition of two (2) radio antenna sites—resulting in a total of
four (4) sites, including the existing monopole and the new stadium site—will substantially improve radio
coverage and communication capabilities throughout the Town; and

WHEREAS, Saia Communications has submitted a proposal for the purchase and installation of the
necessary equipment and services for these improvements at an estimated cost of $60,000.00;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT

RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby authorizes the purchase and installation of radio communications
equipment and related services from Saia Communications for two (2) additional antenna sites at a total
estimated cost of $60,000.00.