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UNICATIONS SYSTEM AGREEMENT (the "Agreement") is made and entered
and between the City of Fort Worth ("Fort Worth" or "CFW") acting herein by and
through its duly authorized Assistant City Manager, and the Office of the Attorney General of
Texas ("USER"), individually referred to as a "party," collectively referred to herein as the
"parties." The CFW or Fort Worth shall include all employees, directors, officers, agents, and
authorized representatives. USER shall include all employees, directors, officers, agents, and
authorized representatives.
RECITALS
WHEREAS,this Agreement is made under the authority of chapter 791, Texas Government Code;
and
WHEREAS, each party, in performing governmental functions or in paying for the performance
of governmental functions hereunder, shall make that performance or those payments from current
revenues legally available to that party; and
WHEREAS, each party finds that the subject of this Agreement is necessary for the benefit of the
public and each has the legal authority to perform and to provide the governmental function or
service which is the subject matter of this Agreement; and
WHEREAS, each party finds that the performance of this Agreement is in the common interest of
both parties and that the division of costs fairly compensates the performing party for the services
or functions under this Agreement; and
WHEREAS, Fort Worth owns, operates, and maintains Trunked Voice Radio Systems for the
purpose of providing Public Safety voice radio communications and is the sole license holder of
the CFW Trunked Voice Radio Systems with all privileges and responsibilities thereof.
NOW THEREFORE, Fort Worth and USER agree as follows:
1. GRANT OF LICENSE
Fort Worth hereby grants the USER specific permission to operate USER's owned or leased field
radio equipment or equipment attached and/or interfaced to the CFW Trunked Voice Radio Systems
(the "Radio System") infrastructure in accordance with the specific details and requirements for
use as set forth in "Exhibit A, Terms of Use," which is attached hereto, incorporated herein, and
made a part of this Agreement for all purposes. Failure to comply with these specific details and
requirements may result in the immediate withdrawal of the specified permissions.
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2. TERM
This Agreement shall begin on January 1, 2018 and shall terminate on August 31, 2019, unless
terminated earlier in accordance with the provisions set forth herein and in Exhibit A.
3. EXTENDED TERM
The parties may extend the term of the Agreement, by amending the contract in accordance with
Section 11, for two (2) additional two-year periods subject to the same terms and conditions.
4. COMPENSATION
USER shall remit payment to Fort Worth in an amount not to exceed seven thousand dollars and
no cents ($7,000.00) in accordance with Exhibit A of this agreement.
5. LIABILITY
Each party agrees to be liable for any damages or loss that may be caused by its own negligence,
omission or intentional misconduct, as provided by law. For purposes of this Section 4, the term
party shall include employees, directors, officers, agents, authorized representatives,
subcontractors, consultants, and volunteers of the respective party. Nothing in the performance of
this Agreement shall impose any liability for claims against either party other than for claims for
which the Texas Tort Claims Act may impose liability.
6. NON-APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS
The Parties acknowledge and agree that nothing in this Agreement will be interpreted to create a
future obligation or liability in excess of the funds currently appropriated to each party.
7. RIGHT TO AUDIT
CFW shall make available at reasonable times and upon reasonable notice, and for reasonable
periods, all information related to the USER's property, services performed, and charges, such as
work papers, reports, books, data, files, software, records, and other supporting documents
pertaining to this Agreement, for purposes of inspecting, monitoring, auditing, or evaluating by
USER, the State of Texas, or their authorized representatives or designees. CFW shall cooperate
with auditors and other authorized USER and State of Texas representatives or designees and shall
provide them with prompt access to all of such USER information as requested by USER or the
State of Texas.
In addition to and without limitation on the foregoing, pursuant to section 2262.154, Texas
Government Code,the State Auditor's Office may conduct an audit or investigation of CFW or any
other entity or person receiving funds from the State directly under this Agreement or indirectly
through a subcontract under this Agreement. The acceptance of funds by CFW or any other entity
or person directly under this Agreement or indirectly through a subcontract under this Agreement
acts as acceptance of the authority of the State Auditor's Office, under the direction of the Legislative
Audit Committee, to conduct an audit or investigation in connection with those funds. Under the
direction of the Legislative Audit Committee, CFW or any other entity or person that is the subject of
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an audit or investigation by the State Auditor's Office must provide the State Auditor's Office with
access to any information the State Auditor's Office considers relevant to the investigation or audit.
CFW further agrees to cooperate fully with the State Auditor's Office in the conduct of the audit or
investigation, including providing all records requested. CFW shall ensure that this paragraph
concerning the authority to audit funds received indirectly by subcontractors through CFW and the
requirement to cooperate is included in any subcontract it awards. The State Auditor's Office shall at
any time have access to and the right to examine, audit, excerpt, and transcribe any pertinent books,
documents,working papers, and records of CFW related to this Agreement.
8. ASSIGNMENT
USER shall not have the right to assign or subcontract any of its duties, obligations or rights under
this Agreement without the prior written consent of the CFW. Any assignment in violation of this
provision shall be void.
9. NO WAIVER
The failure of either party to insist upon the performance of any provision or condition of this
Agreement or to exercise any right granted herein shall not constitute a waiver of that party's right
to insist upon appropriate performance or to assert any such right on any future occasion.
10. SOVEREIGN, OFFICIAL,AND GOVERNMENTAL POWERS/IMMUNITIES
It is understood and agreed that by execution of this Agreement,neither CFW nor USER waives or
surrenders any applicable sovereign, official, or governmental powers or immunities as provided
in the Texas Constitution,the laws of the State of Texas, or the Eleventh Amendment to the United
States Constitution. Nothing in this Agreement should be construed to abrogate any rights,
privileges, or affirmative defenses available to the parties under the doctrines of sovereign,official,
or governmental immunity.
11. AMENDMENTS
No amendment to this Agreement shall be binding upon either party hereto unless such amendment
is set forth in writing, dated subsequent to the date of this Agreement, and signed by both parties.
12. SEVERABILITY
If any provision of this Agreement is held by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, illegal
or unenforceable, the validity, legality and enforceability of the remaining provisions shall not in
any way be affected or impaired.
13. CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION
To the extent permitted by law, each party, for itself and its officers, agents and employees, agrees
that it shall treat all information provided to it under this Agreement as confidential ("Confidential
Information") and shall not disclose any such information to a third party without the prior written
approval of the other party,unless such disclosure is required by law or court order, in which event
the party subject to the law or court order shall notify the other party in writing of such requirement
in sufficient time to allow that party to seek injunctive or other relief to prevent such disclosure.
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Each party shall store and maintain Confidential Information in a secure manner and shall not allow
unauthorized users to access, modify, delete, or otherwise corrupt Confidential Information in any
way. Each party shall immediately notify the other party if the security or integrity of any
Confidential Information has been compromised or is believed to have been compromised.
14. FORCE MAJEURE
The parties shall exercise their best efforts to meet their respective duties and obligations hereunder,
but shall not be held liable for any delay in or omission of performance due to force majeure, or
other causes beyond their reasonable control that are the subject of a declaration of a state of disaster
or emergency by the federal or state government in accordance with applicable law.
15. NOTICES
Notices required pursuant to the provisions of this Agreement shall be conclusively determined to
have been delivered when (1) hand-delivered to the other party's agent identified below, (2)
delivered by facsimile with electronic confirmation of the transmission, or(3)received by the other
party by United States Mail, registered, return receipt requested, addressed as follows:
City of Fort Worth Office of the Attorney General of Texas
Attn: Susan Alanis, Assistant City Manager Attn: David Maxwell
200 Texas Street 300 West 15th Street, 15th Floor
Fort Worth, TX 76102 Austin, Texas 78711
Facsimile: (817) 392-8654 Facsimile: (512) 479-8067
With Copy to the City Attorney at same
address
16. GOVERNING LAW/VENUE
This Agreement shall be construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Texas,without resort
to any otherwise applicable conflict of law rules, requirements, or principles. Venue for any action
brought on the basis of this Agreement shall lie exclusively in state courts located in Tarrant
County,Texas or Travis County, Texas. In any such action, each party shall pay its own attorneys'
fees, court costs, and other expenses incurred as a result of the action.
17. SIGNATURE AUTHORITY
The person signing this Agreement hereby warrants that he/she has the legal authority to execute
this Agreement on behalf of his or her respective party, and that such binding authority has been
granted by proper order, resolution, ordinance or other authorization of the entity. The other party
is fully entitled to rely on this warranty and representation in entering into this Agreement.
18. ENTIRETY OF AGREEMENT
This Agreement, including all Exhibits attached hereto, contains the entire understanding and
agreement between Fort Worth and USER as to the matters contained herein. No prior or
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contemporaneous oral or written agreements, representations, directives, guidance, assistance, or
understandings exist between the parties with respect to the subject matter of this Agreement. Any
previously executed Communication System Agreement between the parties still effective as of the
date of the beginning of the Term of this Agreement shall be terminated simultaneously with the
final execution of this Agreement by both parties.
19. COUNTERPARTS
This Agreement may be executed in one or more counterparts and each counterpart shall, for all
purposes, be deemed an original, but all such counterparts shall together constitute one and the
same instrument.
SIGNATURE PAGE FOLLOWS
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CITY OF FORT WORTH: OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL,
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CONTRACT COMPLIANCE MANAGER:
By signing, I acknowledge that I am the person
responsible for the monitoring and
administration of this contract, including
ensuring all performance and reporting
requirements.
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APPROVED TO FORM AND LEGALITY: APPROVED TO LEGALITY:
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EXHIBIT A
CATEGORY 1, TERMS OF USE
The following definitions shall have the meanings set forth below and apply to this Agreement and
the Terms of Use set forth herein:
DEFINITIONS
"Console System" shall mean all hardware and software associated with any dispatch console or
set of consoles operated by the USER that are connected to the CFW Master Switch.
"Interoperable Communications Governance Committee" ("Governance Committee") shall
mean that group of individuals tasked with maintaining and administering the Interoperable
Communications Plan. The Governance Committee shall consist of ten to fifteen individuals with
CFW selecting at least one representative and each classification of users selecting at least one
representative. The Governance Committee shall determine and may periodically adjust the
number of members and the method for selecting members for each classification of users with a
goal of ensuring that the Governance Committee reflects the full range of user types.
"Infrastructure Support Fee"shall mean the annual fee charged by CFW to offset costs incurred
by the CFW in the operation and maintenance of the Radio System.
"Interoperable Communications Plan" (the "Plan") means the plan developed and established
by CFW and the Governance Committee to facilitate, enhance and simplify radio communications
among all agencies utilizing the Radio System or connecting their Site Repeater Systems or
Console Systems to the CFW Master Switch. The Plan is available upon request from CFW or can
be found on the CFW website at http://fortworthtexas.gov/itsolutions/.
"Master Switch" shall mean the primary processing and network infrastructure to which all
Console Systems and Site Repeater Systems must connect in order to operate on the Radio System.
The Master Switch is currently located at the CFW Eagle Mountain facility.
"Over The Air Rekeying" ("OTAR") shall mean the management and support of Subscriber
Radio encryption keys via over-the-air, radio channel transmission.
"OTAR Administration Fee" shall mean the annual fee charged by CFW to offset costs incurred
by the CFW in the management and support of Subscriber Radio encryption keys administered
through the Radio System's OTAR functions.
"Over the Air Programming" ("OTAP") shall mean the method of implementing programming
changes to Subscriber Radios using the over-the-air data capabilities of the Radio System.
"Private Call" shall mean a feature that reserves channel resources specifically for conversations
between two Subscriber Radios.
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"Site Repeater System" shall mean the base stations, shelter,tower and all site-specific hardware
and software infrastructure associated with the provision of a radio site connected to the CFW
Master Switch.
"System Upgrade Agreement Fee" shall mean the annual fee charged by CFW to offset cost
charged to CFW by Motorola Solutions for the maintenance of the Software Upgrade Agreement
applicable to the USER's Console Systems and Site Repeater Systems.
"Subscriber Radio"shall mean a radio that has a unique identification number and is programmed
to operate on the Radio System. The term shall include,but not be limited to, control stations (desk
top radios), mobile radios, and portable radios.
"Talk Group"shall mean a specific group of Subscriber Radios allowed to communicate privately
within that group over shared infrastructure resources.
TERMS OF USE
1. The installation and maintenance of the Radio System infrastructure equipment is the
responsibility of CFW unless otherwise stated in this Agreement.
2. The CFW is the holder of the FCC (Federal Communications Commission) license(s) that
the Radio System uses for its operation. This Agreement shall not be construed or interpreted to
grant, convey, or otherwise provide USER with any rights whatsoever to the CFW FCC license(s)
or to the Radio Frequency spectrum used by the Radio System.
3. The CFW makes no guarantee, either express or implied, as to radio signal strength or a
specific level of radio coverage in a particular location. The USER is responsible for conducting
appropriate and applicable in-building and geographical coverage testing to determine the expected
radio coverage level for USER's equipment.
4. USER will be responsible for the acquisition, programming, and maintenance of all
equipment USER will be utilizing in connection with the Radio System infrastructure, including,
but not limited to, Subscriber Radios, consoles, and special equipment.
5. In order to ensure hardware and software compatibility with the Radio System
infrastructure, all Subscriber Radios and consoles intended for use by USER on the Radio System
shall be compliant with Project 25 standards established by the Telecommunications Industry
Association. The use of unauthorized radios on the Radio System may result in suspended
operation of the radios and/or termination of the Agreement.
6. USER agrees to exclusively utilize antennas specifically approved by the radio
manufacturer for use with the specific models of USER's radios. The use of short, broad spectrum,
or "stubby," antennas is not recommended. USER shall be solely liable for coverage gaps in the
event USER utilizes short broad spectrum or stubby antennas or other antennas not approved by
the manufacturer for use with the specific models of USER's radios.
7. No antenna gain greater than 3 DB will be allowed for mobiles and consolettes.
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8. USER shall use due diligence in the maintenance and configuration of its Subscriber Radio
equipment to ensure that no USER radio or console causes a degradation to the Radio System
operation. The CFW shall have the right to remove from operation any field radio unit or equipment
owned or leased by USER that is operating on, attached and/or interfaced to the CFW
infrastructure, if CFW determines in its sole reasonable discretion that such equipment is causing
interference or harm to the Radio System in any way. The CFW reserves the right to request that
USER-operated field radio units or equipment operating on, attached and/or interfaced to the
infrastructure be tested for proper operation and/or repaired by an authorized radio repair facility
approved by the CFW. The cost of such testing or repair will be the sole responsibility of USER.
Furthermore, the CFW shall have the right to deactivate, without prior notification to or consent
of USER,any field radio or other USER equipment suspected of causing interference,intentionally
or unintentionally, to any other radios on the Radio System or to the Radio System's overall
operation.
9. USER's radios may be used for voice radio communications over the Radio System
infrastructure in accordance with the terms and conditions of this Agreement for as long as this
Agreement remains in effect.
10. The CFW will be responsible for managing infrastructure loading and demand. CFW
reserves the right, without notice to incumbent users, to enter into a similar agreement with other
entities or to deny the addition of new Subscriber Radio equipment to any user of the Radio System.
The CFW shall have sole discretion in determining whether to allow additional users or radios
based on CFW's determination of whether such addition to the Radio System can be made without
adversely impacting the Radio System.
11. USER is prohibited from utilizing telephone interconnect on the Radio System. This
prohibition shall include, but is not limited to, connecting to either the PSTN (Public Switched
Telephone Network) or USER's internal phone system(s) through a console patch into the Radio
System or to any Subscriber Radio on the Radio System.
12. Due to the radio infrastructure resource allocations required by"Private Call,"USER is not
permitted to utilize "Private Call" on the Radio System.
13. USER's utilization of data communications on the Radio System will be limited to the
Radio System's OTAP functions. Performance of data communications over the Radio System is
not guaranteed. For programming changes involving more than ten Subscriber Radios, USER
agrees to coordinate with CFW prior to executing changes to minimize impact on other users and
on the Radio System.
14. The use of OTAR in association with Subscriber Radio encryption is prohibited without
prior approval of CFW. Administration of encryption keys will be performed exclusively by CFW.
USER may utilize and administer other encryption methods as required.
15. The CFW will provide USER with an Advanced System Key ("ASK") for use with the
USER's Subscriber Radios only. The ASK will expire annually, and USER shall be responsible
for requesting a new ASK following expiration if one is required. USER will be responsible for
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safeguarding the security of the ASK to prevent theft and/or loss. USER agrees to notify CFW
immediately upon the theft or loss of the ASK.
16. CFW will assign the USER Talk Group IDs unique to USER operation. All Talk Group
names shall include a prefix unique to the USER's agency. No other agency will be authorized to
use USER Talk Groups without the express written permission of USER, and a copy of such
permission must be on file with the CFW before such use may occur. The CFW reserves the right
to require certain Talk Group ID's to be programmed in USER radios.Additionally,the CFW shall
have the right to limit the number of Talk Group IDs to be used by USER and to disable Talk
Groups IDs as it deems appropriate.
17. The CFW has established a coordinated Interoperable Communications Plan to apply to
CFW and the users of its Radio System. USER agrees to participate in the Plan and include the
Plan's interoperable Talk Groups in the programming of its Subscriber Radios and Console
Systems.
18. Roaming to other systems or the use of USER's Talk Groups on other trunked systems that
are interconnected to the Radio System is prohibited without prior approval by CFW. Roaming to
other trunked systems will be limited to the Radio System's interoperable Talk Groups, although
this capability may be terminated by CFW if its use is determined to result in performance
degradation to either the Radio System or the interconnected trunked system.
19. USER may utilize a Network Management Console ("NMC") to manage its own
environment. USER is responsible for acquiring and maintaining, at USER's sole cost, all
components required to connect the NMC to the Radio System. The USER's NMC must be
partitioned in a manner to limit access to USER's own environment only and to prevent USER
from viewing, accessing, or making any changes to equipment that is not owned or leased by
USER. The USER must ensure the NMC is located in a secure area. USB ports on the NMC must
be deactivated except during maintenance activity. All security patches related to operating
systems and other associated software must be maintained at current manufacturer-tested levels.
No other software applications may be utilized by the NMC.
20. CFW generally maintains aliases for units operating on the Radio System. If the USER has
acquired the capability to modify its aliases,it may administer and maintain its own subscriber unit
aliases. From that point, USER will be responsible for administering and maintaining its own
subscriber unit aliases,and the CFW will no longer administer and maintain the USER's subscriber
unit aliases.
21. If required, all connectivity between the Console Systems and the Radio System is the
responsibility of the USER, including software, hardware, and carrier services. Associated costs
will be incurred by the USER. Unless otherwise approved by CFW, connectivity will be achieved
through local terrestrial circuit facilities. The use of other connectivity methods, including,but not
limited to, microwave or fiber, must be approved by the CFW. USER may incur additional costs
from CFW for other connectivity methods.
22. The CFW shall execute with Motorola Solutions a System Upgrade Agreement for the
Console Systems and Site Repeater Systems that would be affected by the software upgrades,
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including those owned (or leased) and operated by the USER. Unless the USER is notified
otherwise by CFW, the software for the Radio System, all Site Repeater Systems and all Console
Systems will be upgraded to the current level every two years. The USER will provide all
reasonable coordination necessary for the upgrade of its Console Systems. USER acknowledges
that reductions in functionality may occur during the upgrade process.
APPLICABLE FEES; TERMINATION; REFUNDS
23. USER shall pay the CFW an annual Infrastructure Support Fee in the amount of$34 per
month, per Subscriber Radio or console. This fee is payable in advance on an annual basis for all
active radio IDs issued to USER at the time of the annual billing. Invoicing will occur on a pro-rata
basis when new Radio IDs are issued, and thereafter, at the beginning of each CFW fiscal year.
There will be no refunds or credits for radios removed from service during the fiscal year.
24. If the USER subscribes to OTAR services, the USER shall pay the CFW an annual OTAR
Administration Fee in the amount of$1 per month, per Subscriber Radio. This fee is payable in
advance on an annual basis for all active radio IDs issued to USER at the time of the annual billing.
Invoicing will occur on a pro-rata basis when new Radio IDs are issued, and thereafter, at the
beginning of each CFW fiscal year.
25. USER shalt pay the CFW an annual System Upgrade Agreement Fee equal to the amount
invoiced to the CFW by Motorola Solutions, Inc., or its successors and assigns, for the upgrade of
the USER's Console Systems and any other component subject to upgrade as a result of the
upgrade of the Radio System.
26. CFW shall have the right to increase any applicable fees under this Agreement each fiscal
year to offset any increased costs incurred by CFW in the operation or maintenance of the Radio
System. Any increase in applicable fees will be effective at the beginning of the next CFW fiscal
year. CFW shall provide USER with sixty (60) calendar days' written notice of any intended fee
increase, provided, however, that this notice period may be less than sixty (60) calendar days if
Motorola Solutions, Inc., or its successors and assigns, provides CFW with less than sixty (60)
calendar days' notice of an increase in the System Upgrade Agreement Fee, in which case such
reduced notice period shall not impact USER's obligation to pay the increased fee, if USER is
provided prior notice of the increased fee and consents to the increase notwithstanding the lack of
notice otherwise required under this paragraph. USER may terminate this Agreement if the
increase in any applicable fees will result in a liability in excess of the funds appropriated to USER.
27. Either USER or CFW may terminate this Agreement for any reason, with or without cause,
upon ninety (90)calendar days' written notice to the other party. If USER terminates,there will be
no refunds or credits for any fee. If CFW terminates, CFW will issue a refund to the USER of all
fees, except for the System Upgrade Agreement Fee, which is non-refundable, pro-rated to the
end of the current fiscal year. The CFW, in its sole discretion, shall have the right to deny USER
access to the radio infrastructure and/or the right to terminate the Agreement immediately if USER
fails to make full payment of invoiced system fees within thirty (30) calendar days of the date
payment is due. The CFW further reserves the right to terminate this Agreement immediately, or
deny access to the USER, upon notice of USER misuse of the Radio System. Notwithstanding the
foregoing, the CFW, in its sole discretion, reserves the right to immediately deny access to the
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USER if such action is required to prevent the spread of a security breach or threatened security
breach or due to an emergency, operational issue, or other critical incident between the Master
Switch and the USER's environment. The CFW will use best efforts to restore access to the USER
as soon as possible once the security breach, emergency, operational issue, or critical incident is
resolved .
COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS
28. The USER shall comply with all current and future Federal, State, and Local laws,
Ordinances, and Mandates, including Federal Communications Commission rules and regulations
regarding proper use of radio communications equipment. The USER will also comply with the
guidelines, or procedures set out in this Agreement. Furthermore, the USER is responsible for
enforcing such compliance by its employees,directors,officers,agents,authorized representatives,
subcontractors, and consultants for USER Subscriber Radio equipment. Furthermore, the USER
will be responsible for payment of any fines and penalties levied against the CFW (as the license
holder) as a result of USER's improper or unlawful use of Subscriber Radio equipment owned or
leased by USER.
29. In order to comply with Federal, State, and Local Laws and/or Mandates,the CFW, as the
license holder, may need to act on behalf of the USER regarding possible modifications,
reconfiguration, or exchange of Subscriber Radio equipment in order to meet these obligations.
For as long as this Agreement is in force,the USER will allow the CFW to facilitate such activities
on USER's behalf as necessary.
30. In the instance where USER Subscriber Radio equipment is to be replaced in order to be in
compliance with Federal, State, and Local Laws and/or Mandates, title and ownership of such
replacement Subscriber Radio equipment shall, upon delivery of Subscriber Radio equipment to
the USER's site, pass directly to the owner of the equipment that is being replaced. The USER
shall provide the CFW, or its designee, with the Subscriber Radio equipment to be replaced, in
good working order, as determined by the CFW or its designee. USER shall be liable for payment
of any fees associated with radios deemed to be not in proper working order if the equipment fails
to work due to USER's improper use of the radio equipment. USER shall be liable for payment of
any fees associated with upgrades to Subscriber Radio equipment if agreed to in writing by USER.
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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA FO I`�1I
COUNCIL ACTION: Approved on 3/27/2018
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REFERENCE,* 04TEXAS OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY
DATE: 3/27/2018 C-28640 GENERAL COMM SYSTEM
NO.: NAME: AGREEMENT
CODE: C TYPE: CONSENT PUBLIC NO
HEARING:
SUBJECT: Authorize Execution of a Communications System Agreement with the Texas Office of
the Attorney General for Participation in the City of Fort Worth's Two-Way Public Safety
Radio System at No Cost to the City of Fort Worth (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council authorize the execution of a Communications System
Agreement with the Texas Office of the Attorney General for participation in the City of Fort Worth's
two-way Public Safety Radio System at no cost to the City of Fort Worth.
DISCUSSION:
The City of Fort Worth (City) maintains Agreements to provide access to its two-way radio system
by other public safety agencies in Tarrant, Johnson, Dallas, Denton, Parker, Ellis and Palo Pinto
counties. In return for this access, external agencies help offset the City's expenses through the
payment of annual fees. In addition, access to the Fort Worth Public Safety Radio System by
multiple jurisdictions enhances the ability of emergency responders to communicate with one
another when responding to incidents.
The Texas Office of the Attorney General (OAG) has requested access to operate on the City's
Public Safety Radio System. The OAG will provide its own radios and dispatch center, but will
utilize the City's radio infrastructure for its public safety communications. Estimated annual
revenue is $8,160.00.
This contract will be with a governmental entity, state agency or public institution of higher
education: (Texas Office of the Attorney General).
FISCAL INFORMATION/CERTIFICATION:
The Director of Finance certifies that upon approval of the above recommendation the Information
Technology Solutions Department and the Department of Financial Management Services are
responsible for the collection and deposit of funds due to the City. Estimated annual revenue is
$8,160.00.
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