HomeMy WebLinkAbout(0068) M&C 20-0735City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
DATE: 10/20/20 M&C FILE NUMBER: M&C 20-0735
LOG NAME: 04JOHNSON COUNTY COMMUNICATIONS SERVICES AGREEMENT AMENDMENT
SUBJECT
(ALL) Authorize Execution of an Amendment to a Communications Services Agreement with Johnson County for Expanded Services in the
Amount of $1,000.00 for the Use of the City of Fort Worth's Public Safety Radio System
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council authorize the execution of an amendment to a Communications System Agreement with Johnson County
for expanded services in the amount of $1,000.00 for the use of the City of Fort Worth's Public Safety Radio System.
DISCUSSION:
In 2012, the City of Fort Worth (City) executed City Secretary Contract 43473, a Communications Services Agreement with Johnson County
(County). Under the agreement, Johnson County and its partner agencies provided the radios, radio towers and infrastructure required to provide
coverage for the County, but utilizes Fort Worth's P25 radio master switch, or core, to run its system.
In August 2020, the County approved an amendment to the agreement to augment its radio coverage through the use of the City's radio sites
located near Johnson County. The use of the City's site will help minimize weak coverage currently experienced in some areas in which a County
law enforcement task force operates. The County has agreed to increase the amount reimbursed to the City for the use of this expanded coverage
by approximately $1,000 annually.
A Form 1295 is not required because: This contract will be with a governmental entity, state agency or public institution of higher education:
Johnson County
FISCAL INFORMATION / CERTIFICATION:
The Director of Finance certifies that upon approval of the above recommendation and amendment to the communications services agreement,
funds will be deposited into the General fund. The Information Technology Solutions Department (and Financial Management Services) is
responsible for the collection and deposit of funds due to the City.
Submitted for City Manager's Office by. Valerie Washington 6192
Originating Business Unit Head: Kevin Gunn 2015
Additional Information Contact: Kevin Gunn 2015