Agenda Item Name:
Title
Presentation: Trunk Radio System Update
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Presenter:
Harold Theus, Fire Chief
Tommy Crosby, Assistant County Manager
Description:
Provide the Board with an update of the Chapter 164-Dispute Resolution with Gainesville Regional Utilities-Communications (GruCom)
Recommended Action:
Recommended Action
Direct Staff to:
? Authorize the Chair to execute an agreement with the City of Gainesville/GRU for the Trunk Radio System for this year only.
? Authorize staff to continue negotiations with GRU to develop a long term partnership agreement for the Trunk Radio System.
? Authorize staff to explore alternate plans for a County-wide radio system in the event the parties are unable to reach an agreement.
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Prior Board Motions:
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 alternative 1 of 2 within the final report with the following changes:
1. Direct staff to return with some governance models they believe would be more functional.
2. Direct staff to return with Funding Options including tax initiatives and County debt.
3. Place this item on upcoming Joint City of Gainesville meeting.
4. Direct the County Attorney to work with the appropriate personnel to update County Ordinances to enabl...
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