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thirteen (13) fire departments. The city owns and maintains one 800MHz analog trunking <br /> radio system that handle public safety communications needs as well as communication <br /> needs of other municipal services and county agencies. The mobile data system is 800 <br /> MHz but it is a conventional type system. The PSAP operates Sungard HTE Public <br /> Safety software for computer aided dispatch (CAD) and record keeping. <br /> There are five other municipalities eligible for IMF grant monies within Macon <br /> County that are dispatched through the Decatur Police Department Emergency <br /> Communications Center and served by the Macon County ETSB. These communities are <br /> Argenta($3,423.36), Forsyth ($9,047.18),Macon ($11,653.40), Maroa($10,560.17) and <br /> Mt. Zion ($1597.63). These Communities would receive a public safety benefit from the <br /> utilization of these funds and have been approached by the Macon County ETSB to <br /> participate in the project. The participation of these cominunities would increase the IMF <br /> grant monies an additional $36,281.74. <br /> The Decatur Police Department works in conjunction with the Macon County <br /> (ETSB) for the efficient processing of 9-1-1 calls in Macon County. The PSAP currently <br /> utilizes Motorola Centralink 9-1-1 software for processing 9-1-1-calls from hard line and <br /> wireless telephones in Macon County. This software presents the telecommunicators with <br /> automatic name and locations (ANUALI) information of 9-1-1 calls. This information is <br /> vital for an accurate and rapid response to emergency calls for service. Unfortunately, the ' <br /> Centralink software will no longer be supported or maintained by Motorola after the li <br /> calendar year 2007. A replacement for this 9-1-1 soflware must be researched,purchased <br /> and installed. There are training costs also associated with this software. The ETSB has <br /> retained the services of a consultant to best determine the needs of the PSAP for this <br /> replacement software. The consultant has provided a recommendation and cost analysis <br /> for this software replacement. <br /> It is the intention of the Decatur Police Department to apply for the eligible funds <br /> set forth by the Northwest Municipal Conference (NWMC) for the purchase of the <br /> needed E9-1-1 Telephone switch and software upgrades. This new system will benefit all <br /> people in Macon County that utilize the E9-1-1 emergency telephone system. <br /> The total amount of funding allotted for the City of Decatur is $350,000.00. The <br /> remaining balance of the total cost of the Switch, software, installation and training will <br /> be considered a hard match by the Macon County ETSB. The City of Decatur, the <br /> primary recipient, will manage the funds in agreement with the Macon County ETSB. <br /> The Macon County ETSB will be responsible for the purchase, installation and operation <br /> in compliance current ICC rules and regulations. <br /> This software is a vital link in maintaining public safety and meets the criteria set <br /> forth in the grant announcement, the Macon County consortium respectfully requests <br /> funding for this project in the amount of$386,281.74, of which $350,000 will come from <br />