HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-2430 - Supporting funding of a new countywide 911 emergency radio systemCITY OF MARYSVILLE
Marysville, Washington
RESOLUTION NO . }.. Lf 3 {)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MARYSVILLE,
WASHINGTON, SUPPORTING FUNDING OF A NEW COUNTYWIDE 911
EMERGENCY RADIO SYSTEM.
WHEREAS , public safety depends on having reliable and effective emergency 911 radio
communications; and
WHEREAS , the Snohomish County Emergency Radio System (SERS), has provided a
dependable countywide emergency radio service since 1999 that enables our first responders to
effectively respond to 911 emergency calls in our area; and
WHEREAS , SERS has two decades of technical expertise in developing, acquiring,
installing, operating, maintaining, and managing the countywide emergency radio system; and
WHEREAS , the SERS existing analog , 800 MHz radio sy stem is now outdated and about
to reach its end-of-life. When that happens in 2020 and the existing system can no longer be
sustained , it will become increasingly difficult and eventuall y impossible to maintain reliable
radio communications between 911 dispatchers and our first responders; and
WHEREAS , independent expert analysis by a national consultant has determined that a
new replacement P-25 radio system using modern digital technology will substantially reduce
risk of future radio system failure and provide better audio voice quality for simulcast, two-way,
interoperable emergency communications; and
WHEREAS , other counties of similar size in our state have already taken action to fund
and replace their outdated 800 MH z radio system with a new P-25 digital radio system; and
WHEREAS , SERS in engaged with Snohomish County in a competitive bidding
procurement process to select a qualified vendor to provide new countywide 911 radio system
equipment and services ; and
WH E R EAS , equitable countywide funding for a new radio system must be authorized
and secured to finance a new radio system that has a potential cost preliminary estimated at $60
to $75 million .
NOW , THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF MARYSVILLE that we , the City of Marysville , support taking necessary actions as soon as
possible to replace the outdated SERS emergency radio system. We respectfully urge that
Snohomish County elected officials approve the resources necessary to purchase , design , and
in stall a new , digital , countywide , P25 911 emergency radio system. The City of Marysville
supports the County taking actions necessary to authorize a dedicated countywide equitable
funding source for the new emergency 911 radio system .
ADOPTED by the City Council at an open public meeting this _ __:_\_\ __ day of
Dc ceVhkJ er , 2011.
CITY OF MARYSVILLE
Attest:
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APRI L O 'BRIEN , DEPUTY CITY CLERK
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Approved as to form:
By JON ~Y AlTO~EY