Action 10.
Regular Board of Supervisors Meeting
Board of Supervisors
- Meeting Date:
- 07/25/2017
- Title:
- Joint Communications Center - SEACOM IGA
- Submitted By:
- Arlethe Rios, Board of Supervisors
- Department:
- Board of Supervisors
Presentation:
No A/V Presentation
Recommendation:
Approve
Document Signatures:
BOS Signature Required
# of ORIGINALS
Submitted for Signature:
Submitted for Signature:
1
NAME
of PRESENTER:
of PRESENTER:
Ed Gilligan
TITLE
of PRESENTER:
of PRESENTER:
County Administrator
Docket Number (If applicable):
Mandated Function?:
Not Mandated
Source of Mandate
or Basis for Support?:
or Basis for Support?:
Information
Agenda Item Text:
Adopt Resolution 17-12 to approve the Intergovernmental Agreement between Cochise County ("County") and the City of Sierra Vista ("City") for Regional 911 Communications and establishment of the Southeastern Arizona Communications Center (SEACOM).
Background:
For over twelve years, Cochise County and the City of Sierra Vista have discussed and taken steps to establish a Regional Joint Communications Center for the benefit of both organizations, municipalities and fire districts within the county, and our respective residents. Starting with an assessment in 2004, there have been a number of ideas considered, in collaboration with the Cochise County Sheriff.
Several years ago, as a result of generous benefactor, both the County and City were able to upgrade their respective communications systems. New consoles were purchased, new dual band radios deployed for law enforcement personnel, and upgrades to the Spillman software system were made as well. Sheriff Dannels received two grants from Governor Ducey totaling $1.5 million dollars, to be applied toward the joint communications center, and additional funds were provided via the Buffett Foundation to purchase a building and fund all improvements for the facility. The building on Paseo San Luis in Sierra Vista is nearing completion, and work is continuing between the City and County to plan for the eventual integration of both dispatching centers and staff into one facility.
Several years ago, as a result of generous benefactor, both the County and City were able to upgrade their respective communications systems. New consoles were purchased, new dual band radios deployed for law enforcement personnel, and upgrades to the Spillman software system were made as well. Sheriff Dannels received two grants from Governor Ducey totaling $1.5 million dollars, to be applied toward the joint communications center, and additional funds were provided via the Buffett Foundation to purchase a building and fund all improvements for the facility. The building on Paseo San Luis in Sierra Vista is nearing completion, and work is continuing between the City and County to plan for the eventual integration of both dispatching centers and staff into one facility.
Department's Next Steps (if approved):
Send two originals to the city of Sierra Vista and request one fully executed original be returned.
Impact of NOT Approving/Alternatives:
We will not be a member of SEACOM.
To BOS Staff: Document Disposition/Follow-Up:
See next steps.