HomeMy WebLinkAbout(0079) M&C 20-0919City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
DATE: 12/15/20 M&C FILE NUMBER: M&C 20-0919
LOG NAME: 04TARRANT COUNTY 9-1-1 DISTRICT RADIO SUBSCRIBER SERVICES
SUBJECT
(ALL) Authorize Execution of a Radio Subscriber Services Agreement with the Tarrant County 9-1-1 District for the Provision of Two -Way Radio
Support Services at No Cost to the City of Fort Worth
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council authorize the execution of a Radio Subscriber Services Agreement with the Tarrant County 9-1-1 District
for the provision of two-way radio support services at no cost to the City of Fort Worth.
DISCUSSION:
The City of Fort Worth (City) maintains agreements with other public safety agencies in North Central Texas to provide access to its Public Safety
Communications System. Some agencies have expressed interest in having the City extend its support to the programming, repair and
maintenance of their two-way radios and other hardware and software used to access the City's Public Safety Communications System.
In November 2019, the Tarrant County 9-1-1 District (District) approved a Radio Subscriber Services Agreement. Under this agreement, the City
will install, configure, maintain and repair certain public safety emergency response equipment. The District will reimburse the City for all labor and
material costs associated with these services. The City's performance of these additional services will not impact its ability to meet City
department requirements. It will, however, provide additional external revenues to help support the Public Safety Communications System. It will
also ensure that the equipment supporting the users of the City's radio system is operating within manufacturer specifications, which is a critical
requirement of the digital technology used with the City's communications system. Annual fees are estimated to total approximately $5,000.00.
A Form 1295 is not required because: This contract will be with a governmental entity, state agency or public institution of higher education: Tarrant
County 9-1-1 District
FISCAL INFORMATION / CERTIFICATION:
The Director of Finance certifies that upon approval of the above recommendation and execution of the radio subscriber 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 bT. Valerie Washington 6192
Originating Business Unit Head: Kevin Gunn 2015
Additional Information Contact: Kevin Gunn 2015