HomeMy WebLinkAbout(0012) M&C 19-0259City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
DATE: 10/22/19 M&C FILE NUMBER: M&C 19-0259
LOG NAME: 04TARRANT COUNTY COMMUNICATIONS SERVICES AGREEMENT AMENDMENT
SUBJECT
Authorize Execution of an Amendment to a Communications Services Agreement with Tarrant County for Expanded Services of the City of Fort
Worth's 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 an Amendment to a Communications System Agreement with Tarrant County for
expanded services of the City of Fort Worth's Public Safety Radio System.
DISCUSSION:
In 2014, the City of Fort Worth (City) executed a Communications Services Agreement (CSC45453) with Tarrant County (County) to utilize Fort
Worth's public safety radio communications system.
Tarrant County has requested the use of expanded services of the system to enable selected users to communicate over the radio system through
the use of smart devices, such as smartphones, tablets and workstations, for backup purposes only. The County will be responsible for acquiring
and maintaining necessary licensing from the system manufacturer. The County will also pay fees to the City for accessing this service. Annual
revenue is estimated to be approximately $4,000.
A Form 1295 is not required because: This contract will be with a governmental entity, state agency or public institution of higher education: Tarrant
County
FISCAL INFORMATION / CERTIFICATION:
The Director of Finance certifies that upon approval of the above recommendation the IT Solutions Department and the Financial Management
Services Department have the responsibility for the collection and deposit of funds due to the City under this Agreement.
Submitted for City Manager's Office by. Kevin Gunn 2015
Originating Business Unit Head: Roger Wright 2230
Additional Information Contact: Roger Wright 2230