Consent 9.
Regular Board of Supervisors Meeting
County Sheriff
- Meeting Date:
- 07/26/2016
- Title:
- Dos Cabezas 700 MHz Radio Site
- Submitted By:
- Tom Alinen, County Sheriff
- Department:
- County Sheriff
Presentation:
No A/V Presentation
Recommendation:
Approve
Document Signatures:
BOS Signature NOT Required
# of ORIGINALS
Submitted for Signature:
Submitted for Signature:
0
NAME
of PRESENTER:
of PRESENTER:
Tom Alinen
TITLE
of PRESENTER:
of PRESENTER:
Commander CCSO
Docket Number (If applicable):
Mandated Function?:
Not Mandated
Source of Mandate
or Basis for Support?:
or Basis for Support?:
Information
Agenda Item Text:
Accept a donation from the Howard G. Buffet Foundation in the amount of $74,746.14 to the Cochise County Sheriff's Office for the 700 MHz ASTRO Repeater Site Project.
Background:
Over the last couple of years, Cochise County has been installing a Motorola ASTRO 25 700 MHz radio system for public safety. ASTRO 25 is optimized for the rigorous demands of public safety, providing reliable communications. When an emergency involves multiple agencies, first responders can share voice communications among their teams. In addition, centralized command and control can deploy resources efficiently, maintain communication security, and track personnel effectively especially with the development of the regional communications center. The new ASTRO 25 700 MHz radio system covers Cochise County with the exception of the northeast corner. Development of a 700 MHz ASTRO Repeater Site at Dos Cabezas will provide that needed coverage for the northeast corner of Cochise County. A 700 MHz radio repeater at Dos Cabezas was not included in the initial plans due to cost factors. Funding is now available to complete that site development.
Department's Next Steps (if approved):
Place a purchasing order through the county purchasing agents to Motorola for development of the 700 MHz repeater at Dos Cabezas.
Impact of NOT Approving/Alternatives:
If not approved there will be limited or no 700 MHz radio coverage in the northeast corner of Cochise County. The installation of the 700 MHz ASTRO Repeater at Dos Cabezas will complete that radio coverage.
To BOS Staff: Document Disposition/Follow-Up:
Please notify Sheriff Dannels of the final disposition of this agenda item.