HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Resolution 2009-060CITY OF PLYMOUTH
RESOLUTION NO. 2009-060
A RESOLUTION TO ACCEPT A
METROPOLITAN EMERGENCY SERVICES BOARD (MESB)
PUBLIC SAFETY INTEROPERABILITY COMMUNICATION (PSIC) GRANT
WHEREAS, Public Works currently relies on "Direct Connect' phone technology
to manage their day-to-day communications; and
WHEREAS, there is a need for a secondary device available to Public Works in
the event of an emergency when the phone system could be overloaded; and
WHEREAS, it is imperative that public safety officials have the ability to directly
communicate with Public Works officials during an emergency event; and
WHEREAS, since 2002, numerous public works departments throughout the
County have adopted the 800 MHz system for this need; and
WHEREAS, the system would also give Public Works the ability to separate their
operations on various channels such as Sewer & Water and Street Maintenance; and
WHEREAS, the FCC has also required Nextel to release many of its current
"Direct Connect" frequencies which will eliminate this option within four years with no
identified alternatives.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA, that the City Council
accepts a Metropolitan Emergency Services Board (MESB) Public Safety Interoperability
Communication (PSIC) Grant.
APPROVED THIS I OTH DAY OF MARCH.
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