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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12-9-93-6 - Resolution - 12/09/1993RESOLUTION 12-9-93-6 A RESOLUTION OF THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY OF COLLEGE STATION EXPRESSING AN INTEREST AND INTENT TO APPLY FOR FREQUENCIES AND FINANCIALLY PARTICIPATE IN THE JOINT PURCHASE OF AN 800 MGHTZ SERIES RADIO SYSTEM IN ORDER TO PROACTIVELY MEET FCC MANDATED RADIO SYSTEM CHANGES. WHEREAS, the FCC has mandated all public agencies switch to high frequency radio systems by the currently estimated date of 1995, and; WHEREAS, several local government entities in Brazos County are proactively anticipating this mandated change and making appropriate plans to meet the mandate, and; WHEREAS, these entities have identified significant cost savings through a cooperative purchase of this radio system thus reduce duplication of effort and total cost to the individual entities, and; WHEREAS, these entities have identified significant benefits of a joint application and purchase of an 800 MGHRTZ radio system including improved coordination of public safety functions during situations that cross entity boundaries, improved coordination of public utility radio systems throughout the county, and more comprehensive radio coverage throughout the county, and; WHEREAS, since frequencies for these radio systems are being applied for and issued by the FCC, there is great importance in getting the frequencies assigned by the FCC as soon as possible, and; WHEREAS, the City of College Station has agreed to coordinate the application process and serve as project manager for the eventual implementation of the new 800 MGHTZ system, and; WHEREAS, the entities who participate in the 800 MGHTZ system purchase agree to pay their respective portion of the cost, with current estimates as shown in attachment A, (but which may change some as the implementation dates near). Resolution 12-9-93-6 - continued NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY OF COLLEGE STATION THAT: The governing body of the City of College Station agrees to authorize the joint application of 800 Megahertz radio frequencies as mandated by the FCC to meet the mandates in a proactive manner. Also, be it resolved that once these frequencies are granted by the FCC, implementation of the new frequencies would be requested to be delayed until 1996. It is further agreed by the City of College Station that the City of College Station will serve as project manager and assemble a project team with representatives from the various governmental entities participating in the project. Also, be it resolved the City of College Station will commit funds to pay for its portion of the project as the implementation date approaches. PASSED, ADOPTED and APPROVED this 9th day of December 1993. A'I-I-ESTED: Connie Hooks, City Secretary APPROVED: Larry R~n~er, ~"~ -~-~ RESOLUTION 12-9-93-6 A RESOLUTION OF THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY OF COLLEGE STATION EXPRESSING AN INTEREST AND INTENT TO APPLY FOR FREQUENCIES AND FINANCIALLY PARTICIPATE IN THE JOINT PURCHASE OF AN 800 MGHTZ SERIES RADIO SYSTEM IN ORDER TO PROACTIVELY MEET FCC MANDATED RADIO SYSTEM CHANGES. WHEREAS, the FCC has mandated all public agencies switch to high frequency radio systems by the currently estimated date of 1995, and; WHEREAS, several local government entities in Brazos County are proactively anticipating this mandated change and making appropriate plans to meet the mandate, and; WHEREAS, these entities have identified significant cost savings through a cooperative purchase of this radio system thus reduce duplication of effort and total cost to the individual entities, and; WHEREAS, these entities have identified significant benefits of a joint application and purchase of an 800 MGHRTZ radio system including improved coordination of public safety functions during situations that cross entity boundaries, improved coordination of public utility radio systems throughout the county, and more comprehensive radio coverage throughout the county, and; WHEREAS, since frequencies for these radio systems are being applied for and issued by the FCC, there is great importance in getting the frequencies assigned by the FCC as soon as possible, and; WHEREAS, the City of College Station has agreed to coordinate the application process and serve as project manager for the eventual implementation of the new 800 MGHTZ system, and; WHEREAS, the entities who participate in the 800 MGHTZ system purchase agree to pay their respective portion of the cost, with current estimates as shown in attachment A, (but which may change some as the implementation dates near). Resolution 12-9-93-6 - continued NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY OF COLLEGE STATION THAT: The governing body of the City of College Station agrees to authorize the joint application of 800 Megahertz radio frequencies as mandated by the FCC to meet the mandates in a proactive manner. Also, be it resolved that once these frequencies are granted by the FCC, implementation of the new frequencies would be requested to be delayed until 1996. It is further agreed by the City of College Station that the City of College Station will serve as project manager and assemble a project team with representatives from the various governmental entities participating in the project. Also, be it resolved the City of College Station will commit funds to pay for its portion of the project as the implementation date approaches. PASSED, ADOPTED and APPROVED this day of 1993. APPROVED: La rry"'l:~g~e r, M(~.~ ~ A'I-I'ESTED: C~"nnie Hooks, City Secretary 7 Z <( 0 ~o~ Z 0