Agenda Item Name:
Title
Discussion: Trunk Radio System
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Presenter:
Harold Theus, Chief 352-384-3101
Description:
County staff to provide an update and to receive feedback regarding the Trunk Radio System and negotiations with the City of Gainesville
Recommended Action:
Recommended Action
Have a discussion
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Prior Board Motions:
February 23, 2021, the BoCC heard the Presentation, Commissioner Prizzia, Assistant County Manager Crosby, Commissioner Alford, Commissioner Prizzia, and Commissioner Alford presented comments.
Commissioner Alford moved the following: SRA. 2nd Wheeler
? 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.
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 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. D...
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