5.E.
City Council Meeting
- Meeting Date:
- 07/17/2012
- From:
- Valerie Hernandez, Communications Manager
Information
TITLE:
Consideration and Approval of Intergovermental Agreement: Dispatch services.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Approve the Intergovernmental Agreement with Highlands Fire District.\
Policy Decision or Reason for Action:
The City of Flagstaff acting through the Police Department, desires to continue to provide dispatching services to the Highlands Fire District. This agreement provides for a five year contract during which dispatch services will be provided to the Highlands Fire District.
Subsidiary Decisions Points: None
Subsidiary Decisions Points: None
Financial Impact:
This agreement will allow the Police Department to continue providing the same dispatch services to the Highlands Fire District as it has in the past. Highlands Fire District is billed according to the total budgetary cost of operating the Communications Center, the previous year’s total calls for service and an estimate of the total calls for service for the following year. This is calculated at a cost per call rate and billed as such. These funds are utilized to offset the cost to operate the Communication Center.
Connection to Council Goal:
A sustainable community through economic vitality, environmental protection and social inclusion.
Maintain public safety short response times and encourage expanded health services.
Maintain and deliver quality, reliable infrastructure.
Maintain public safety short response times and encourage expanded health services.
Maintain and deliver quality, reliable infrastructure.
Has There Been Previous Council Decision on This:
In 2007, the IGA contract was approved by Council.
Options and Alternatives
The Council may chose to approve this agreement or reject it. If approved, this Intergovernmental Agreement will allow for continued dispatch services at the existing level.
Background/History:
Background/History: The Flagstaff Police Department has provided dispatch services to Highlands Fire District for several years. The current contract expires June 30, 2012.
Expanded Financial Considerations:
The combined 911 Center provides fire, emergency medical and law enforcement dispatch services from a single point of contact which enables the most comprehensive responses to our citizens and users.
Community Benefits and Considerations:
Staff from the Flagstaff Police Department interacts with members of Highlands Fire District to address dispatcher training and operational concerns as they arise or are scheduled. Additionally, the Flagstaff Police Department holds quarterly dispatch users meetings to assist in future planning and to discuss opportunities for improved services, consistency, and standardized work flows.
Attachments
Form Review
| Inbox | Reviewed By | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Purchasing Director | rcompau | 06/13/2012 02:50 PM |
| Legal Assistant | Vicki Baker | 06/20/2012 01:42 PM |
| City Clerk | Margie Brown | 07/10/2012 01:27 PM |
- Form Started By:
- vhernandez
- Started On:
- 06/11/2012 11:01 AM
- Final Approval Date:
- 07/10/2012