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could be achieved for less than $750,000 in capital outlay, and some alternatives ranged <br /> up to $6 million in price. <br /> Instead we propose to replace the proprietary system by taking advantage of the new <br /> Verizon Wireless high-speed data cellular capability recently fielded in the Chicago and <br /> Decatur-Springfield areas of Illinois. Capable of data speeds comparable to cable <br /> modems (300 to 800 kbps), this system offers a quickly achievable, minimal capital <br /> outlay alternative that is secure, robust and redundant, and will not lock the city in to a <br /> long-term technology solution in an arena where technology is rapidly evolving. <br /> The attached contract implements one portion of the cellular data backbone, a dedicated <br /> data line between the Police Communications Center and the Verizon central switching <br /> location in Hickory Hills, IL. The sole remaining equipment components of the <br /> backbone are the addition of a cellular EVDO modem to each in-car computer and a <br /> software messaging switch in the communications center. With the dedicated data link, <br /> emergency data messages will travel at high speeds on a secure, non-public portion of the <br /> broadcast spectrum, performing in all respects like computers attached wirelessly to the <br /> public internet, without exposing proprietary data to the public network. MIS solicited <br /> bids from the two carriers capable of providing the dedicated data link, McLeod <br /> Communications and AT&T. Staff recommends accepting the low bidder, AT&T. <br /> POTENTIAL OBJECTION: None anticipated. <br /> INPUT FROM OTHER SOURCES: Enhanced data throughput wireless capabilities <br /> in syuad cars is prerequisite for officers to implement the Illinois Department of <br /> "I-ransportation (IDOT) Mobile Capture and Reporting system (MCR), a state-wide <br /> program for uniform electronic submission of traffic accident reports. Access to this <br /> system allows officers to use auto-population tools to assist in filing out forms, saving <br /> time and increasing productivity. Officers will also be able to submit reports for <br /> review and to send the reports to IDOT electronically from their squad cars. Submitting <br /> reports electronically through MCR eliminates the need to mail copies of the reports and <br /> provides an on-line searchable database. Any report submitted through MCR will be <br /> saved for 10 years and can be retrieved at any time by our agency. <br /> STAFF REFERENCE: David S. Johnston, MIS Manager, 424-2703. <br /> BUDGET/TIME IMPLICATIONS: T'he data circuit cost of $566.90 per month <br /> amounts to an annual expense of $6,803, or $20,408 for over the 36 months of the <br /> contract. Installation charges have been waived. The only additional costs of this <br /> implementation are for cellular air time for each EVDO-equipped in-car computer, just <br /> under $50 per month per cellular modem, for unlimited air time. Funds for the first year <br /> of this initiative are available in the current fiscal year budgets for Police and Emergency <br /> Communications, and subsequent years will be budgeted accordingly. lt is expected that <br /> the upgrade would have no measurable incremental cost on any potential relocation of the <br /> emergency communications center, nor inhibit or interfere with it in any wa� <br /> Attachments (2) <br /> � <br />