Fiscal Note
Operating and maintenance costs associated with the current radio system are included in several agencies’ Operating Budgets. The fiscal implications of a countywide interoperable radio system are dependent on the terms of the final agreement. The City’s Capital Improvement Program includes funding in 2012 for future improvements to the public safety radio system.
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Indicating the City of Madison’s support for a countywide interoperable radio communications system and urging continued negotiations among Dane County, the City of Madison and our local municipal neighbors to reach agreement allowing for the development of such a system.
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WHEREAS, the Federal Government has established narrow-banding requirements for radio communications systems throughout the country effective January 1, 2013; and
WHEREAS, the City of Madison currently operates a twenty-three channel 800MHz radio system that meets the forthcoming federal requirements; and
WHEREAS, the forthcoming federal requirements present an opportunity to explore alternative radio communications system options, including a countywide interoperable system; and
WHEREAS, for the past several years, the City of Madison has been directly involved in the discussions related to the possible development of a countywide interoperable radio communications system, including the development of a Request for Proposals, the review of those proposals, technical advisement, discussions related to potential governance structure for the new system,et cetera; and
WHEREAS, the City of Madison believes that a countywide interoperable radio communications system would provide for more effective and efficient communication among and between the various public safety and public works agencies throughout the county; and
WHEREAS, the City of Madison recognizes that the only way to ensure full interoperability is to ensure that every municipality becomes a user of the new countywide system.
NOW, THEREFORE, B...
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