Agenda Date: 05/19/2020
Subject:
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Resolution 45-2020: Approving a first amendment to an Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) between Arapahoe County and the Littleton Public Works Department for shared used of the Arapahoe County Radio Communications Network
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Prepared by:
Keith Reester, Public Works Director
PURPOSE:
The proposed first amendment to the existing Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) specifies costs for Littleton Public Works Department (PWD) radios for annual operation and maintenance for use of Digital Trunked Radio System (DTRS).
PRESENTATIONS:
Staff Presenter(s): Keith Reester, Public Works Director
Tim Weaver, Traffic Analyst
Additional Presenter(s): N/A
SUMMARY:
As part of an existing IGA, the PWD has utilized the Arapahoe County Radio Communications Network (ACRCN) since 1996. Arapahoe County maintains the DTRS which comprises radio repeaters, electronic hardware, software, and tower/antennas. This radio system also integrates with the statewide DTRS which allows interoperability between the PWD and other departments including Littleton Police Department.
The PWD utilizes several hand pack radios along with vehicle radios for which we pay annually. Arapahoe County manages the statewide radio system for all jurisdictions in the county for which all jurisdictions pay for the same service. The PWD uses the radios as part of their daily operations. The radios are critical if an emergency occurred and cell service was inoperable. Approval of the first amendment to the IGA is needed to formalize the continued agreement with the county.
As part of this agreement, the PWD pays Arapahoe County for annual operation and maintenance costs on a per-radio basis. The fee of $25 per radio has not been increased since 1996 and the county is now raising the fee to $50 per radio to cover current and future costs to operate and maintain the DTRS.
PRIOR ACTIONS OR DISCUSSIONS:
On January 21, 2020, the Littleton City Council approved R...
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