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County Attorney's Report 9. 3.

BCC Regular Meeting

Action

Meeting Date:	10/16/2014
Issue: Memorandum of Understanding to Cooperate in Funding the Purchase of an Emergency Notification System
From:	Ryan Ross
Department:	County Attorney's Office
CAO Approval:

RECOMMENDATION:

Recommendation Concerning the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Board of County Commissioners, the Escambia County Health Department, the Emerald Coast Utilities Authority, International Paper, and Ascend Performance Materials Operations L.L.C., to Cooperate in Funding the Purchase of an Emergency Notification System.

That the Board approve the Memorandum of Understanding between the Board of County Commissioners of Escambia County, Florida, the Escambia County Health Department, the Emerald Coast Utilities Authority, International Paper, and Ascend Performance Materials Operations L.L.C., to cooperate in funding the purchase of an emergency notification system.

BACKGROUND:

Escambia County, through its Division of Emergency Management, has identified a need to replace its current mass notification system that allows it to communicate effectively with the public and other agencies and entities during emergencies. To service this need, Escambia County has coordinated with other agencies and entities regarding the purchase of a new internet-based mass notification system subscription. As provided in the attached memorandum of understanding, the total annual subscription rate shall be in the amount of $67,375.00 for an annual subscription term from July 1st through June 30th. Each party shall contribute funding towards the purchase of the annual subscription rate in equal shares of the total cost of the subscription rate as billed on an annual basis. The first subscription year shall be prorated for a term of eight (8) months commencing on November 1, 2014, and ending on June 30, 2015, with each party contributing $8,983.20. Subsequent annual subscription terms shall be billed on an annual basis with each party contributing $13,475.00.

BUDGETARY IMPACT:

Escambia County will utilize federal grant funds to pay for its share of the total subscription cost.

LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS/SIGN-OFF:

The MOU was reviewed and approved by the County Attorney's Office.

PERSONNEL:

N/A

POLICY/REQUIREMENT FOR BOARD ACTION:

N/A

IMPLEMENTATION/COORDINATION:

N/A

Attachments
Memorandum of Understanding