ADOPTED - DECEMBER 18, 2007

Agenda Item No. 1

 

Introduced by the:

 

INGHAM COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

 

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN EXPENDITURE OF 911 FUNDS TO BUILD AN ANTENNA IN THE SOUTHWEST SECTION OF INGHAM COUNTY TO IMPROVE  PUBLIC SAFETY RESPONSE 

 

RESOLUTION #07-341

 

WHEREAS, the 911 radio system has not provided adequate coverage in the Southwest section of Ingham County; and 

 

WHEREAS, the Ingham County Board of Commissioners approved the expenditure of over $400,000 of 911 funds to build an antenna in the Southwest section of the County; and

 

WHEREAS, radio issues concerning coverage and “dropped calls” continue to hinder the response of public safety responders in Lansing; and

 

WHEREAS, the Ingham County Board of Commissioners are committed to providing excellent Public Safety response; and

 

WHEREAS, the Ingham County Board of Commissioners recognize the critical need to insure public safety responders are provided with an adequate communication system; and

 

WHEREAS, M/A-COM, Inc. has identified a solution to the issues related to the radio system, that requires building an antenna that is incorporated into the simulcast system with other antennas; and

 

WHEREAS, funds are available in the 911 funds to pay for the improvements.

 

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes the Controller to work with M/A-COM, Inc to determine the necessary cost to establish an antenna within the simulcast system.

 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes the expenditure of up to $500,000 by the Controller from the 911 millage, as determined by the Controller and M/A-COM, Inc. to make the necessary repairs to the radio system and/or necessary consulting services.

 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the Ingham County Board Chairperson and County Clerk are authorized to sign contract documents consistent with this resolution after approval as to form by the County Attorney.