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Mayor and Council Communication
DATE: 06/22/21 M&C FILE NUMBER: M&C 21-0417
LOG NAME: 04TARRANT COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT COMM SYS AGREEMENT
SUBJECT
(ALL) Authorize Execution of a Communications System Agreement with the Tarrant County Hospital District d/b/a JPS Health Network 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 Tarrant County Hospital District
d/b/a JPS Health Network 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 Tarrant County Hospital District
d/b/a JPS Health Network (JPS) approved a communications system agreement to operate on the City's Public Safety Radio System. JPS 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, JPS will reimburse the City for its portion of the System Upgrade
Agreement. The initial annual revenue is estimated at $24,960.00.
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 Hospital District d/b/a JPS Health Network
FISCAL INFORMATION / CERTIFICATION:
The Director of Finance certifies that upon approval of the above recommendation and execution of the contract, 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
Donlen Ruffin 2017