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� � � Request for Council Action Date: 6/14/04 Item Number:12. Department�►pproval Manager Approval Consent Agenda � I� `71► 0� D �� r Item a��+pti�n 800 MHz Radio Dispatch PSAP Feedback Backnround The Ramsey County 800 MHz Radio Policy Planning Committee held an informational meeting at Maplewood City Hall on 06/03/04. Radio system Project Manager Paul Kirkwold used this meeting to inform city and county elected officials and policy makers of the current status of the pending 800 MHz radio system. Mr. Kirkwold presented various PSAP (or dispatch center) options for consideration by policy makers and project managers. Information was presented on four (4) best options for Ramsey County radio users to consider. Each option was presented with pros, cons, and estimates of costs involved with each choice. Several of the major decisions regarding dispatch options and specific radio equipment must be made in a compressed timeline--this project is under several sunset timelines for the use of federal and state grant monies. Mr. Kirkwold distributed a Dispatch Feedback Form which must be completed and returned to the Policy Planning Committee by 06/16/04. The feedback provided to the Committee will be used as a basis for further decisions regarding the form the new dispatching center(s) will take. The responses to the questionnaire are nonbinding in nature but will be accepted as a recommendation from each agency to the Committee. The Dispatch Feedback Form compiles data as to preferred dispatch center options and identifies any contingencies or conditions making one dispatch center option preferable to another for our purposes. Staff Recommendation Police and Fire Staff recommend the completion/submission of the Dispatch Feedback Form to the Policy Planning Committee by the 06/16/04 deadline. The Roseville Police and Fire Departments re�o� subscription to the Ramsey County Interoperable 800 Base Radio System. We also recommend a preferred dispatching option of the Four PSAP — four sites model?wThis model provides for dispatch redun ancd�y a�iTi�y within our radio system in an emergency situation, and allows for future dispatch contracting options by our city. Staff will also provide additional information to the Policy Planning Committee addressing additional contingencies or conditions that would make a different dispatch option acceptable for the police and fire emergency responders - focusing on both fiscal responsibility and the safety of our citizens. Council Action Requested Police and Fire Staff request approval for completion and submission of the Dispatch Feedback Form to the Ramsey County 800 MHz Radio Policy Planning Committee. � � �� � � � �� � � �� � + � � �� �� �