Agenda

Back to Calendar Return

County Administrator's Report 13. 8.

BCC Regular Meeting

Technical/Public Service Consent

Meeting Date:	12/05/2019
Issue: Interlocal Agreement Between the University of West Florida and Escambia County, Florida Relating to Shared Use of Communications Infastructure
From:	JOHN DOSH
Department:	Public Safety
CAO Approval:

RECOMMENDATION:

Recommendation Concerning the Interlocal Agreement Between the University of West Florida and Escambia County, Florida, Relating to Shared Use of Communications Infrastructure- John Dosh, Interim Public Safety Department Director

That the Board take the following action regarding the Interlocal Agreement between the University of West Florida and Escambia County, Florida, for the provision of allowing the University of West Florida’s Public Safety Radio System to reside on Escambia County’s Public Safety P25 Digital Radio System Master Core:

A. Approve the Interlocal Agreement to enable the University of West Florida Public Safety Radio System to reside on Escambia County’s Master Core (Core), commencing the effective date upon filing with the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Escambia County, Florida, and expiring on September 30, 2020, and be automatically renewed for successive twelve-month terms beginning on October 1st of each fiscal year until terminated by either party; and

B. Authorize the Chairman to execute the Interlocal Agreement.

BACKGROUND:

Escambia County’s P25 Digital UHF Radio System includes an integrated computer core which can support multiple system users. This Agreement establishes the provision that will allow the University of West Florida’s Public Safety Radio System to reside on Escambia’s Core in exchange for annual maintenance support of $30,000. The benefits of approving this Agreement are:

Radio interoperability for Escambia County First Responders and University of West Florida Police during campus events. Both parties radio frequencies can be patched through console operations located at Escambia County Emergency Communications Center and Escambia County Sheriffs Office which will allow for direct communications between responders.

Provide $30,0000 in annual savings to Escambia County.

BUDGETARY IMPACT:

As a result of the Interlocal Agreement, E-911 will have an annual increase of revenue in the amount of $30,000.

LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS/SIGN-OFF:

Kristin Hual, Senior Assistant County Attorney, has reviewed the Agreement and approved it as to form and legal sufficiency.

PERSONNEL:

N/A

POLICY/REQUIREMENT FOR BOARD ACTION:

Board of County Commissioners' Policies require Board approval for Interlocal Agreements.

IMPLEMENTATION/COORDINATION:

Upon BCC approval and proper execution, Tamika L. Williams, Public Safety Business Operations Division Manager, will ensure the appropriate originals are returned for file. Andrew Hamilton, Public Safety Communications Manager, will oversee implementation of the Agreement and work in close cooperation with the University of West Florida Communications representative.

Attachments
Interlocal Agreement