Title
Presentation of Needs Assessment and Strategic Plan for the City’s Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP) and Radio System
Brief Description: This is a presentation and discussion with the City’s consultant of our needs assessment and strategic plan for our PSAP and upgrade to the radio system.
Body
Legislative History
None.
Purpose & Explanation
The City hired a consultant, MCM Consulting Group, to complete a comprehensive needs assessment and strategic plan for the City’s PSAP/dispatch center and public safety radio equipment for Police, Fire and EMS. This was achieved by completing the following:
1. Analyzed current equipment and conditions
2. Interviewed key staff and completed field testing to help determine what works well, suggested changes, etc.
3. Developed technical plan for recommended equipment replacements
4. Prioritized recommended solutions and prepared timeline for implementation
5. Provided detailed budgetary impact
Timing Considerations
The plan establishes priorities and timeframes to implement the recommendations
Fiscal Impact
X Currently Budgeted (2019 Police budget includes $576,000 for the Dispatch Console. There is $180,000 for Next Generation 911 (Airbus System) earmarked in 2020 in 5 Year Plan
X Supplemental Appropriation Required - TBD
Recommendation
Suggested Action
Staff recommends City Council review the assessment and plan and help provide direction to staff on how to best move forward.
Submitted by,
Jane Howington, City Manager
Jeff Knoblauch, Asst City Manager
Jerry Varnes, Fire/EMS Chief
Perry Tabak, Police Chief