9.B.
City Council Meeting - FINAL
- Meeting Date:
- 07/05/2017
- From:
- Irene Hunkler, 911 Communications Manager
Information
TITLE:
Consideration and Approval of Contract: Intergovernmental Agreement between the City of Flagstaff and the National Park Service for dispatch services
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Approve the intergovernmental agreement between the City of Flagstaff and the National Park Service to provide dispatch services for the National Park Service.
Executive Summary:
The City of Flagstaff, acting through the Police Department, desires to continue to provide dispatching services to the National Park Service. This agreement renews a five-year contract during which dispatch services will be provided to the National Park Service.
Financial Impact:
This agreement will allow the Police Department 9-1-1 Communication’s Center to continue to provide the same dispatch services to the National Park Service as it has in the past. Approval of this agreement provides payment to the City of Flagstaff in the amount of $5,000 annually for the dispatch services provided. This payment assists in offsetting the cost of operating the 9-1-1 Communications Center.
Policy Impact:
None
Connection to Council Goal, Regional Plan and/or TeamFlagstaff Strategic Plan:
Effective Governance (Public Safety Goal PF.3) Provide high-quality emergency response and public safety services.
The National Park Service provides federal law enforcement in the National Monuments surrounding the City of Flagstaff within Coconino County in cooperation with the City of Flagstaff and Coconino County Sheriff's Office. Approval of this agreement ensures direct and interoperable communication among law enforcement agencies who work together on a regular basis.
The National Park Service provides federal law enforcement in the National Monuments surrounding the City of Flagstaff within Coconino County in cooperation with the City of Flagstaff and Coconino County Sheriff's Office. Approval of this agreement ensures direct and interoperable communication among law enforcement agencies who work together on a regular basis.
Has There Been Previous Council Decision on This:
Yes, a similar agreement was approved August 27, 2012, and is in place until August 31, 2017.
Options and Alternatives:
The council may choose to approve or disapprove this agreement. If approved, this Intergovernmental Agreement will allow for continued dispatch services to the National Park Service at the existing level.
Background and History:
The Flagstaff Police Department has provided dispatch services to the National Park Service since August 31, 2012. The National Park Service provides services to the Flagstaff area monuments. Their law enforcement officers have assisted Sheriff Deputies on incidents within Coconino County utilizing the Sheriff's Department radio frequencies. The current contract expires August 31, 2017.
Key Considerations:
The approval of this renewal agreement will continue to provide streamlined, direct, and consistent dispatch services as outlined based on an annual payment of $5,000. This will continue to ensure direct and inter-operative communication between the National Park Service and the 9-1-1 Communications Center.
Community Benefits and Considerations:
The National Park Service will be invoiced yearly in the amount of $5,000 for dispatch services.
Community Involvement:
The approval of this renewal agreement will provide a continued positive relationship with the National Park Service Law Enforcement group who provides law enforcement efforts in and around the City of Flagstaff and Coconino County. Approval of this agreement ensures continued inter-operable communications among law enforcement agencies in Flagstaff and Coconino County.
Expanded Options and Alternatives:
Inform: The National Park Service has requested the renewal of this agreement for continued dispatch services from the Flagstaff Police Department 9-1-1 Communications Center.