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County Administrator's Report 12. 8.

BCC Regular Meeting

Technical/Public Service Consent

Meeting Date:	08/06/2020
Issue: Amended and Restated Interlocal Agreement between University of West Florida and Escambia County for Shared Use of Communications Infrastructure
From:	Jason Rogers
Department:	Public Safety
CAO Approval:

RECOMMENDATION:

Recommendation Concerning the Approval of the Amended and Restated Interlocal Agreement Between Escambia County, Florida, and the University of West Florida - Jason Rogers, Public Safety Department Director

That the Board take the following action concerning the Amended and Restated Interlocal Agreement between Escambia County, Florida, and the University of West Florida:

A. Approve the Interlocal Agreement commencing October 1, 2020, and expiring on September 30, 2021, with automatic renewals for successive twelve-month terms beginning on October 1st of each fiscal year until terminated by either party; and

B. Authorize the Chairman to sign the Agreement.

[Funding: N/A]

BACKGROUND:

Escambia County’s P25 digital UHF radio system includes an integrated computer core which can support multiple system users. In December 2019, Escambia County entered into an Interlocal Agreement with the University of West Florida (University), that established a provision to allow the University’s public safety radio system to reside on Escambia’s core in exchange for annual radio core maintenance cost.

Escambia County has entered into a System Upgrade Agreement (SUA) with Motorola Solutions, Inc., which provides planned lifecycle upgrades over a 10-year term. This Interlocal Agreement amends and restates the original Agreement and extends cost sharing to the radio core portion of the SUA. Escambia County will use subscriber percentages to determine and apply the University’s portion of the cost share. The University agrees to pay an annual service fee of $22,977.56, which is equal to 6% of the annual recurring maintenance and system upgrade fees. The University’s proportionate share will be subject to review every three years, and the annual service fee may be adjusted by written amendment to this Interlocal Agreement. Payment will be due on or before October 31st of each year. This Interlocal Agreement will:

Provide $22,977.56 in annual revenue to Escambia County, and

Provide radio interoperability for Escambia County First Responders and University of West Florida Police during campus events.

BUDGETARY IMPACT:

As a result of the Interlocal Agreement, Escambia County will recieve $22,977.56 in annual revenue.

LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS/SIGN-OFF:

Kristem Hual, Senior Assistant County Attorney, approved the documention as to form and legal sufficiency.

PERSONNEL:

N/A

POLICY/REQUIREMENT FOR BOARD ACTION:

Interlocal Agreements require approval by the Board of County Commissioners.

IMPLEMENTATION/COORDINATION:

Upon Board approval and proper execution, the Public Safety Business Operations Division Manager will ensure the appropriate originals are returned for file. The Public Safety Communications Division Manager will oversee implementation of the Agreement and work in close cooperation with the University’s Communications representative.

Attachments
Amended and Restated Interlocal Agreement