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1 Public Safety Radio Communications System Update Presented by Steve Streiffert Assistant Director, IT Solutions May 10, 2011

2 Purpose Review state of the current radio system Council to consider M&C P11234 Recommend next steps 2

3 Radio System Overview Operational in 1992 Primary Communications CFW: 6500 Radios Police, Fire, Water, TPW, etc. Others: 2600 Radios Tarrant County, The T, Haltom City North Richland Hills, MedStar, Kennedale, Richland Hills, TCC, etc. 3

4 The Challenges Equipment Manufacturer Support Parts Availability System Performance Not Standards Compliant Operational Service Interruptions Capacity Coverage Interoperability Law enforcement agencies struggle to communicate despite technological advances 08:13 AM CDT on Friday, July 3, 2009 By ED TIMMS and TANYA EISERER / The Dallas Morning News Despite unprecedented advances in technology, law enforcement agencies still struggle to communicate with each other during high-speed chases that streak through several different cities or counties 4

5 Project 25 (P25) Set of radio communication standards Produced through joint efforts Association of Public Safety Communications Officials International National Association of State Telecommunications Directors Federal Agencies and the National Communications System Ensures organizations can easily communicate in both routine and emergency circumstances Allows communication between vendors and products Improves radio spectrum efficiency to ensure enough capacity to handle calls and allow room for growth 5

6 P25 & State of Texas Texas Statewide Communications Interoperability Plan Vision P25 Goal: By the end of 2015, provide all public safety and critical infrastructure responders the highest level of real-time direct interoperable voice and data radio communications utilizing Standards- Based Systems (i.e P25) No federal funds will be made available for procuring radio equipment unless the technology is P25 compliant Texas House Bill 442: relating to the establishment of an emergency radio infrastructure account. 6

7 What s happening System Assessment - Jan 2009 Obsolete key components, insufficient capacity & new sites needed Recommendation: Begin upgrade Master Plans Jan 2011 City of Fort Worth & Regional Countywide Plans Contract negotiated for system upgrade 7

8 What s happening.. Rolling Hills Tower Replacement (Mar 2011) 8

9 What s happening.. Rolling Hills Tower Replacement (Mar 2011) Initial P25 Infrastructure (Jun 2011) Radio Site & Master Switch w/connectivity to Dallas & NCTCOG 9

10 What s happening.. Rolling Hills Tower Replacement (Mar 2011) Initial P25 Infrastructure (Jun 2011) Radio Site & Master Switch w/connectivity to Dallas & NCTCOG Microwave System Upgrade (Dec 2011) 10

11 What s happening.. Rolling Hills Tower Replacement (Mar 2011) Initial P25 Infrastructure (Jun 2011) Radio Site & Master Switch w/connectivity to Dallas & NCTCOG Microwave System Upgrade (Dec 2011) Far West Tower Site (Mar 2012) 11

12 What s happening New jurisdictions interested in participating in Fort Worth Radio System TCC, Burleson, Cleburne, Johnson County, Watauga, Westover Hills Other Projects: Rebanding Regional Initiatives North Texas Interoperable Communications Coalition Tarrant County 911 District 12

13 What s Next Upgrade Fort Worth System Expand Regional Interoperability 13

14 Upgrade Fort Worth System Summary Replace all tower receiver/transmitter equipment w/p25 Standard Upgrade and/or replace all radios Equipment discounts available to all system users Install two additional tower sites 14

15 Upgrade Fort Worth System Benefits Addresses all challenges Equipment & Operational Additional Benefits: Encryption, Over the Air Updates, etc Builds on existing investments Provides foundation for P25 Standard Regional System Provides Walsh Ranch Coverage Motorola maintains existing system 15

16 Upgrade Fort Worth System Timeline P25 Upgrade Contract Signed Jun 2011 P25 Equipment Arrives Mar 2012 P25 Installation Complete Jun 2013 Acceptance Testing Complete Sep 2013 Transition Begins Mar 2014 Project Complete Mar

17 Upgrade Fort Worth System Financial Summary Additional Project Cost Radio System* (M&C P11234) $ 52,216,800 Infrastructure $ 6,907,700 Engineering/Consulting $ 3,850,000 Total $ 62,974,500 Potential Funding IT Solutions Excess Fund Balance $ 2,650,000 CCPD** Excess Fund Balance $ 5,000,000 UASI Grant $ 650, Debt Sales $ 4,200,000 Total $12,500,000 Balance to be Funded Lease Purchase $50,474,500 (General Fund, CCPD, Grants, etc.) * 12 Year Useful Life avg cost: $5.2million/year ** Upon CCPD Board Approval 17

18 Upgrade Fort Worth System Funding Scenario Motorola Lease/Purchase & Cash Project Costs BGA Associates Proposed Funding First Southwest Infrastructure, Engin Spt, PM Lease Pymt Total Outflow Debt Proceeds Fund Bal Contribution Grant Future Year Funding Required FY11 (340,000) (340,000) 340, FY12 (4,790,000) (4,790,000) 3,860, , FY13 (2,400,000) (4,351,400) (6,751,400) - 6,720,000 31,400 - FY14 (2,400,000) (4,351,400) (6,751,400) ,600 (6,132,800) FY15 (827,700) (4,351,400) (5,179,100) (5,179,100) FY16-FY24/year - (4,351,400) (4,351,400) (4,351,400) per year Total (10,757,700) (52,216,800) (62,974,500) 4,200,000 7,650, ,000 (50,474,500) Debt Proceeds: Part of 2007 Critical Capital CO Sale planned for 2011 Fund Balance Contribution: Combined CCPD ($5,000,000) & ITS ($2,650,000) Grant: UASI Grant 18

19 Regional System Benefits Improve safety and response capabilities of Public Safety Personnel Interoperability Coverage Capacity Potential Cost Savings Leverage assets such as tower sites, frequencies, etc. Consistent with State & Federal direction Statewide interoperability by 2015 Funding opportunities 19

20 Goal Regional System Summary Establish regional radio system Leverage existing assets & work Fort Worth: Regional Master Plan, Contract, Master Switch Tarrant County 911 District Include options for: Johnson, Wise, Denton Counties Existing joint organization in the region Potential funding source Compatible with existing mission 20

21 Regional System Timeline & Cost Tarrant County 911 District Board Established Interim Radio Advisory Committee Approved Feasibility Study Assess the operational impact to the District organization Staffing, facilities, budget, processes and procedures Using Fort Worth Contract Timeline: April August 2011 Cost: $176,100 Next steps after Feasibility Study 21

22 Regional System Challenges Scope Area of Responsibility Current or future systems Infrastructure and/or subscriber units Governance Representation Membership/Voting Operations Funding Maintenance & support System refresh Transition Timing Resources 22

23 Next Steps Upgrade Fort Worth System Execute Lease to Purchase Contract M&C P11234 for City Council Consideration May 17, 2011 Actively Support Regional Radio System Tarrant County District City Council Update October

24 Pubic Safety Radio Communications System Update Questions

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