HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Resolution 2008-259CITY OF PLYMOUTH
RESOLUTION NO. 2008-259
AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF RADIOS AND TO
PARTICIPATE IN THE HENNEPIN COUNTY SHERIFF'S
800MHz PROGRAM
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 HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PLYMOUTH, that the City is authorized to purchase 800 MHz radios and to
participate in the Hennepin County Sheriff s communication program.
Adopted by the City Council on August 26, 2008.