R2016-142 Agreement with Macon county Emergency Telephone System Board

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Item Coversheet Page 1 of 1 Police Department DATE: 11/14/2016 MEMO: 16-93 TO: Honorable Mayor Julie Moore Wolfe Decatur City Council Members FROM: Timothy A.Gleason,City Manager James E.Getz Jr.,Chief of Police SUBJECT: Renewal of Contract with Macon County Emergency Telephone System Board SUMMARY RECOMMENDATION: This memorandum is written to obtain consent for the City of Decatur to enter into a contractual agreement with the Macon County Emergency Telephone System Board(Macon County ETSB)for managing, staffing,and equipping the Public Safety Answering Point(PSAP). The staff has reviewed the proposed contract and is in favor of signing the contract,effective from the date fully executed until December 31,2021. BACKGROUND: The City of Decatur entered into a contractual agreement with the Macon County Emergency Telephone System Board for the operation and management of the PSAP in December of 2000. A renewal contract was executed in February 2006. The PSAP,also known as the Emergency Communications Center,is where all 9-1-1 calls are answered and dispatched for Macon County.The Center is operated by the Decatur Police Department.The contract outlines responsibilities of both parties for equipping,staffing and managing the Emergency Communications Center. PRIOR COUNCIL ACTION: Prior Council last approved a renewal to the contract in 2006. POTENTIAL OBJECTIONS: None anticipated. INPUT FROM OTHER SOURCES: None. STAFF REFERENCE: James E.Getz Jr.,Chief of Police,217-424-2741,jgetz@decaturil.gov BUDGET/TIME IMPLICATIONS: The contract has provisions for payments from the ETSB to the City of Decatur to assist with costs associated with personnel,benefits,software and hardware,and training. ATTACHMENTS: Description Type ETSB Agreement Resolution RCSQItdi011 I.rtter ETSB Agreement Backup ilatcrial https:Hdecatur.novusagenda.com/AgendaWeb/CoverSheet.aspx?ItemID=910 12/2/2016