Agenda Item Name:
Title
Discussion of Ordinance to Fund Radio Management System (Amendment to WSPP Surtax Ordinance #2016-06)
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Presenter:
Harold Theus, Chief 352-384-3101, and Tommy Crosby 337-6205
Description:
Discuss Ordinance #2016-06, the WSPP Surtax Ordinance, allowing funding of a Radio Management System and ballot initiative
Recommended Action:
Recommended Action
Provide direction to County Manager and County Attorney on proceeding with Sales Tax ballot initiative.
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Prior Board Motions:
April 28, 2020 Public Hearing to Consider Ordinance to Fund Radio Management System (Amendment to WSPP Surtax Ordinance #2016-06) 20-0326
Fiscal Consideration: The estimated annual impact to the County for the entire system needs are increasing from $640,000 to $1,940,000.
Recommended Action: Approve proposed ordinance amending Ordinance #2016-06 to allow funding of a Radio Management System.
County Manager Lieberman presented the above item.
Commissioner Cornell moved to keep options open and approve proposed ordinance amending Ordinance #2016-06 to allow funding of a Radio Management System.
A Citizen presented comments via telephone.
The motion carried 5-0.
April 14, 2020, Staff presented presentation on the proposed ordinance. Board approved authorization to advertise ordinance to amend Ordinance #2016-06, to provide funding for the Radio Management System.
March 14, 2019, BoCC Special Budget Meeting, Commission directed the County Manager to review all the critical safety infrastructure needs in conjunction with the Sheriff and the City of Gainesville and bring back a proposed list that could potentially be used for a half cent sales tax referendum.
October 23, 2018, County Commission Commissioner Hutchinson moved to hear the presentation, discuss alternatives, and funding options. Also provide direction to staff. Federal Engineering recommends that the County continue operating on the current radio system managed by GRUCom, which is a...
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