HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 4024-09-2011A Resolution
NO. 4024 -09 -2011
RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF A NATIONWIDE PUBLIC SAFETY
BROADBAND NETWORK
WHEREAS, the Federal government has developed a Public Safety Broadband
Plan to establish a nationwide public safety broadband network to support emergency first
responders; and,
WHEREAS, the State of Texas was granted a waiver for early deployment of a public safety
broadband network by the Federal Communications Commission based upon Long Term Evolution
(LTE) technology; and,
WHEREAS, the State of Texas is developing the architecture, standards, and processes for a
statewide public safety broadband LTE network; and,
WHEREAS, the State of Texas Chief, Interoperability Communications has recommended
jurisdictions desiring to participate in early deployment and evaluation of the public safety broadband
network, initiate this participation by authorizing the City Manager to designate a point of contact by
way of resolution; and,
WHEREAS, the City of Fort Worth desires to participate in early deployment, evaluation, and
eventually full deployment of the public safety broadband network; and,
WHEREAS, the City of Fort Worth has contracted to upgrade its radio system to the P25
interoperable standard for voice capability and to provide the first phase of a regional public safety
broadband LTE network for data capability; and,
WHEREAS, providing emergency responders the capabilities inherent with a public safety
broadband LTE network will improve responsiveness and protection of citizens and first responders in
Fort Worth and the North Texas region.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS THAT:
1. The City of Fort Worth supports a national public safety broadband LTE network.
2. The City of Fort Worth supports the State of Texas' planning for a statewide public
safety broadband LTE network.
3. The City of Fort Worth will work diligently with regional, state, and federal
partners to develop and deploy a regional, state, and national public safety
broadband network.
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Resolution No. 4024 -09 -2011
4. The City Manager is authorized to designate a point of contact to coordinate with
regional, state, and federal agencies to deploy a public safety broadband network.
Adopted this 20th day of September 2011. APPROVED
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