HomeMy WebLinkAbout(0078) M&C 20-0918City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
DATE: 12/15/20 M&C FILE NUMBER: M&C 20-0918
LOG NAME: 04LAKE WORTH ISD COMM SYS AGREEMENT
SUBJECT
(ALL) Authorize Execution of a Communications System Agreement with the Lake Worth Independent School District for Participation in the City
of Fort Worth's Two -Way Public Safety Radio System at No Cost to the City of Fort Worth
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council authorize the execution of a communications system agreement with the Lake Worth Independent School
District 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 primarily in
Tarrant, Johnson, Dallas, Denton, Ellis and Parker 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.
In September 2020, the Lake Worth Independent School District (the District) approved a communications system agreement to operate on the
City's Public Safety Radio System. The District will provide its own radios but will utilize the City's radio infrastructure for its public safety
communications.
To ensure the software levels of the radio system remain current and under support, the City utilizes a Motorola system upgrade agreement that
encompasses all external agencies that maintain dispatch consoles. The use of a single software agreement to cover all users results in a 14
percent discount in the cost for all agencies, including the City. If applicable, the District will reimburse the City for its portion of the system upgrade
agreement. The annual revenue is estimated at $2,000.00.
A Form 1295 is not required because: This contract will be with a governmental entity, state agency or public institution of higher education: Lake
Worth Independent School District
FISCAL INFORMATION / CERTIFICATION:
The Director of Finance certifies that upon approval of the above recommendation and execution of the communication system agreement, funds
will be deposited into the General Fund. The Information Technology Services 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