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<br /> I <br /> Sheriff Contract Group Minutes ,- <br /> Fellruary ~6, J.995 <br /> County could connect to the system in the future. The "backbone <br /> system" has been estimated to cost from 30 to 40 million . <br /> dollars. If all of Ramsey County converts, it could cost as much <br /> as an additional 21 million dollars. . <br /> Kollman explained the need for more radio channels. There are not <br /> enough frequencies left for everyone to use. The idea is to <br /> make greater use of the frequencies and to increase communication I <br /> traffic between agencies (get everyone on same radio band). <br /> Why go 800 MHz: 1) need for more radio channels; 2 ) nowhere I <br /> else to go; 3 ) aging RF backbone; 4 ) region wide <br /> communications; 5) common equipment; 6) economy of scale; 7) <br /> fill coverage holes; 8) expansion & flexibility; 9) re- <br /> farming (an effort by FCC to make more frequencies out of what . <br /> currently exists). <br /> It was noted that most other counties have a "county-wide" . <br /> dispatching service. <br /> Kollman explained the need for a new Computer Aided Dispatch <br /> System. Right now, the system is shared with three agencies (St. I <br /> Paul Fire Department, st Paul Police Department & Ramsey County). <br /> The "processors" are no longer being made, maintenance costs 'I <br /> continue to increase, and are only guaranteed for 5 years. A 60% <br /> discount has been offered by the current vendor to upgrade the <br /> system. <br /> Why Consolidate: 1) reduced personnel costs; 2) avoid costly . <br /> equipment duplication; 3 ) shared county-wide costs; 4 ) <br /> coordination; 5) sharing of radio frequencies; 6) cost pay <br /> back in under 4 years; 7) economy of scale. . <br /> It was explained that the proposals are still in the <br /> developmental stages, with presentation to the Ramsey County CIP . <br /> Board scheduled for March 9, 1995. <br /> OUARTERLY TRAFFIC SOUAD REPORT I <br /> Discussion tabled until next month. <br /> SMART ~ I <br /> It the of the to continue the current <br /> was consensus Group <br /> practice whereby deputies set up and dismantle the SMART Unit. I <br /> In the future, it could be a CSO duty. The Group wants to see <br /> more frequent ticketing in conjunction with its use. <br /> COMMUNITY SERVICE OFFICER NEEDS BY COMMUNITY I <br /> Bergeron requested each community to prepare a list of specific '. <br /> 2 <br /> I <br /> ---- --- <br />