HomeMy WebLinkAbout3369 Resolution RESOLUTION NO. 33�- 1
A RESOLUTION ENDORSING A REGIONAL EMERGENCY
COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM AND URGING THE GOVERNING BODIES OF
PUBLIC SAFETY AGENCIES WITHIN FRANKLIN COUNTY TO IMPLEMENT
SUCH A SYSTEM IN CALENDAR YEAR 2012.
WHEREAS, e-Gov, a qualified consultant, has studied the existing, separate emergency
communication systems used in each of Benton and Franklin Counties and has concluded that
combining the two systems under a single regional governance structure could improve emergency
response capabilities in both counties and reduce the combined cost of the existing system; and
WHEREAS, the emergency communications system provided currently by Franklin County
cannot provide the scope and quality of emergency communication capability needed to serve the
growing urban population center in Pasco, representing more than 80% of the entire population of
Franklin County; and
WHEREAS, both the Pasco Fire Chief and the Pasco Police Chief have each reviewed the e-
Gov study and concluded that emergency services to citizenry as well as emergency responder safety
will be improved by combining the communication systems under a single regional governance and
central emergency call center; and
WHEREAS, evaluation of the present cost of emergency communication services compared
to a combined regional system indicates that the cost of such services for Pasco and Franklin County
would likely decrease; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED:
Section 1: That the City Council of the City of Pasco hereby endorses the concept of a single
regional emergency communications system as envisioned in the e-Gov study.
Section 2: That the City Council of the City of Pasco hereby urges the governing bodies of
public safety agencies within Franklin County to take all steps necessary and appropriate to make
available such a regional system, including 800 MHz communications for Pasco law enforcement,
before the close of calendar year 2012.
Section 3: That the Pasco City Manager is hereby directed to take all steps necessary and
appropriate to prepare for participation in a regional system, including 800 MHz for law enforcement
operations, by the close of calendar year 2012.
PASSED by the City Council of the City of Pasco at its regular meeting this 17th day of
January, 2012.
Matt Watkins, Mayor
AT ST: APPR VED S TO FORM:
Debra L. Clark, City Clerk Leland B. Kerr, City Attorney