From
Fred Bates, Jr.
Title
Resolution authorizing the City Manager to apply for funding to the Tarrant County 9-1-1 District Public Safety Answering Points Assistance Program (PSAP), in the amount of $78,890 to purchase 9-1-1 related equipment and supplies
Presenter
Chief Steve Dye, Police Department and Communications Center Manager Aubry Insco
Recommended Action
Approve
Analysis
The Tarrant County 9-1-1 District Public Safety Answering Points (PSAP) Assistance Program will reimburse the City of Grand Prairie 9-1-1 Communications Center for 9-1-1 related equipment and supplies. The City of Grand Prairie has been allocated $78,890 for Fiscal Year FY2016 and may seek reimbursement for 9-1-1 related equipment and supplies before August 31, 2016. Examples of 9-1-1 allowable expenses are: recording and maintenance costs, Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) systems upgrades and maintenance costs, software, professional and training services, dispatch center furniture, computers and other related items.
The Communications Center staff recommends the funds be utilized for following items under this reimbursement program:
· Continuing Education and Implementation Training
· Licensing Fees
· Laptop Replacement Costs
· Maintenance Contracts
As the City’s Communications Center seeks to stay procedurally and technologically progressive, several projects are necessary to continuously improve the level of services provided to the citizens and visitors of the City of Grand Prairie. One such ongoing effort is the regular offering of Continuing Education and Implementation Training to its staff. During the course of the year 2016, the Communications Center will enhance the level of services provided by utilizing international call screen protocols; that will subsequently generate licensing fees for the use of computer software utilized by, both the Police and Fire Departments. Additionally, training expenses will pay for overtime generated while new and existing...
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