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File #: 19-0070    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Presentation Status: Filed
File created: 8/7/2019 In control: City Council Workshop
On agenda: 8/13/2019 Final action: 8/13/2019
Title: Presentation of updates and recommendations regarding the Dispatch Center / Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP). Brief Description: This is a presentation and discussion that will follow up on the comprehensive needs assessment from MCM Consulting Group.
Sponsors: Perry Tabak
Indexes: Police
Attachments: 1. Hudson Dispatch Services Proposal 07-2019, 2. Dispatch Spreadsheet for Council, 3. PSAP Strategy Options, 4. Needs Assessement & Strategic Plan - Dispatch & Radio (Final 8-13-2019 Workshop)
Related files: 19-0026

Title

Presentation of updates and recommendations regarding the Dispatch Center / Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP).

Brief Description:  This is a presentation and discussion that will follow up on the comprehensive needs assessment from MCM Consulting Group.

Body

Legislative History

None

Purpose & Explanation

The Hudson Dispatch Center/PSAP  is in need of updated equipment and technologies.   There are several PSAP strategy options that will be outlined and discussed.

1)                     Consolidated/Contractual Dispatch Services

2)                     Stand Alone Dispatch Center

3)                     Virtual/Partnered Dispatch Center

Timing Considerations

None

Fiscal Impact

X                       Currently Budgeted (2019 Police budget includes $576,000 for Dispatch Radio Console System)

X                       Supplemental Appropriation Required - TBD

                       Appropriation Not Required.

 

Recommendation

Suggested Action

Staff recommends City Council review updated information and assessment and provide direction on how best to move forward.

Submitted by,

Jane Howington, City Manager

Perry Tabak, Chief of Police