DATE: March 1, 2016
TO: Board of Supervisors
SUBMITTED BY: Margaret Mims, Sheriff-Coroner
SUBJECT: 9-1-1 Communications Equipment Upgrade
RECOMMENDED ACTION(S):
TITLE
1. Receive report on replacement plan for the Sheriff-Coroner's 9-1-1 emergency communications system hardware and software;
2. Approve the Sheriff-Coroner's Office's utilization of allocated funding from the State Public Safety Communications Office in the amount of $538,485 for the equipment upgrade to the 9-1-1 system utilizing Intrado from a State-approved (based on a Request for Proposal) contractor list;
3. Approve the Sheriff-Coroner's Office's purchase of replacement seating and computer equipment to be reimbursed by the State of California and adopt resolution increasing FY 2015-16 appropriations and estimated revenues for Sheriff-Coroner Org 3111 in the amount of $52,994 (4/5 vote); and
4. Authorize the Sheriff-Coroner, or her authorized representative, to sign claims for reimbursement and approval documents for the 9-1-1 system replacement project.
REPORT
The State of California 9-1-1 Emergency Communications Office (9-1-1 Office) has issued a commitment to fund the Fresno County Sheriff-Coroner's Office for the replacement of 9-1-1 system equipment that is currently over ten years old. Fresno County has been allocated $538,485 to upgrade the 9-1-1 system; however, the vendor will be paid directly by the 9-1-1 Office. The Sheriff-Coroner's Office is also eligible to be reimbursed by the 9-1-1 Office for the purchase of Dispatch Center seating and computer equipment in the amount of $52,994.
ALTERNATIVE ACTION(S):
There is no viable alternative action. If your Board does not approve the recommended actions, the department's ten year plus communication system will not be upgraded and the funding will be returned to the State.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no net County cost for the purchase and installation of the upgraded telephone system. The vendor will bi...
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