Agenda Item Name:
Title
Trunk Radio System (TRS) Discussion
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Presenter:
Harold Theus, Chief
Tommy Crosby, Assistant County Manager
Description:
Trunk Radio System discussion and request for a Chair letter to the City of Gainesville Mayor
Recommended Action:
Recommended Action
Hear the presentation:
* Authorize the Chair letter
* Direct staff to engage the consultant, Federal Engineering to implement Phase 3 (Project Management and Implementation Support Services) in order build out a stand-alone county P-25 radio system that is owned and operated by the Alachua County Board of County Commissioners.
* Approve the budget amendment
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Prior Board Motions:
At the February 23, 2021 BoCC Meeting, 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 ...
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