M&C Review

COUNCIL ACTION:  Approved on 8/15/2017 
DATE: 8/15/2017 REFERENCE NO.: **C-28318 LOG NAME: 04CITY OF LAKE WORTH COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM AGREEMENT
CODE: C TYPE: CONSENT PUBLIC HEARING: NO
SUBJECT:   Authorize Execution of a Communications System Agreement with the City of Lake Worth for Participation in the City of Fort Worth's Two-Way Public Safety Radio System at No Cost to the City of Fort Worth (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
RECOMMENDATION:

It is recommended that the City Council authorize the execution of a Communications System Agreement with the City of Lake Worth for participation in the City of Fort Worth's two-way Public Safety Radio System at no cost to the City of Fort Worth.

 
DISCUSSION:

The City of Fort Worth (City) maintains Agreements to provide access to its two-way radio system by other public safety agencies in Tarrant, Johnson, Dallas, Denton, Parker, Ellis and Palo Pinto counties.  In return for this access, external agencies help offset the City's expenses through the payment of annual fees.  In addition, access to the Fort Worth Public Safety Radio System by multiple jurisdictions enhances the ability of emergency responders to communicate with one another when responding to incidents.

In June 2017, the City of Lake Worth (Lake Worth) approved a Communications System Agreement to operate on the City's Public Safety Radio System.  Lake Worth will provide its own radios and dispatch center, but will utilize the City's radio infrastructure for its public safety communications.  The estimated annual revenue is $24,084.00.

To ensure the software levels of the radio system remain current and under support, the City will utilize a Motorola System Upgrade Agreement that encompasses all external agencies that maintain dispatch consoles.  The use of a single Software Agreement to cover all users results in a 14 percent discount in the cost for all agencies, including the City.  Lake Worth will reimburse the City for its portion of the System Upgrade Agreement.

This contract will be with a governmental entity, state agency or public institution of higher education: (City of Lake Worth).
 
FISCAL INFORMATION/CERTIFICATION:

The Director of Finance certifies that Information Technology Services Department has the responsibility to collect funds due to the City under this Agreement.
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Submitted for City Manager's Office by:
Susan Alanis (8180)
Originating Department Head:
Kevin Gunn (2015)
Additional Information Contact:
Ron Burke  (2655)
Alan Girton (8484)
 
 
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