CR 2003-100 Participation in the Minnesota Metro Public Safety Communication System•
July 1, 2003
PARTICIPATION IN THE MINNESOTA METRO PUBLIC SAFETY COMMUNICATION SYSTEM
Propos d Action
Staff recommends adoption of the following motion: Move that Council approve participation in the
Minnesota Metro Public Safety Communication System and the acquisition of the equipment
necessary in order to participate.
Overview
The Hopkins police and fire departments have been monitoring the development and deployment of
the Minnesota Metro Public Safety Communication System (Metro 800 MHz system) for the past year
or so. Our existing radio communications control console electronic equipment is at the end of its
useful life, and new spare parts to replace failed components are no longer available. Used
electronic items for the consoles, especially for items that fail most frequently, are more and more
difficult to obtain. Moving the existing consoles to the new dispatch center will be costly, and will
require a period of time during which both of the two console work stations will be disconnected and
unavailable for service. Therefore, consideration must be given to the purchase of new radio
communications control console equipment to be installed in the new dispatch center. Use of this
800 MHz network will provide many significant improvements in radio communications
., apabilities for the city radio system.
Primary Issues to Consider
Current radio equipment is obsolete and need of replacement.
Substantial funding opportunities are currently available.
Council Report 2003 - 100
Supporting Information
• Resolution 2003 -056
Memo dated June 19, 2003 from Connie Kurtz, Administrative Services Director
Recommendation of Option 1 as described in Memo dated June 19, 2003.
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Craig A. R: id
Chief of Po ice
Financial Impact: est. $523,092 Budgeted: YIN Y Source: Radio Engineer Report by
iii Ron Vegemast
Related Docum nts (CIP, ERP, tc.): Equipment Replacement Plan
Notes:
ATTEST:
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Terry Obermaier, City Clerk
CITY OF HOPKINS
HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION 2003 -056
RESOLUTION APPROVING PARTICIPATION IN THE MINNESOTA METRO PUBLIC SAFETY
COMMUNICATION SYSTEM
WHEREAS, the radio communications system in use by the City of Hopkins is in need of replacement
to provide emergency services to police, fire and emergency medical agencies in its jurisdiction; and,
WHEREAS, the Metropolitan Radio Board, as a result of legislative changes, has the authority and
resources to provide financial assistance to local units of govemment in the Metropolitan Area that plan to
participate in the regional 800 MHz digital trucked communication system; and,
WHEREAS, special legislative authority has been given to Minnesota counties to issue bonds for the
purpose of designing, constructing and installing the infrastructure, facilities and equipment necessary to
participate in the regional system; and,
WHEREAS, federal funds have been appropriated and made available through the Minnesota
Department of Public Safety to supplement local and state funds for the purpose of participating in the regional
• system, for which metropolitan area local govemments are eligible; and,
WHEREAS, the City of Hopkins has determined that its participation in the regional system would
improve interoperability among its various agencies and with other jurisdictions for purposes of mutual aid and
emergency medical services, thus improving public safety,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Hopkins intends to proceed with planning for
development of an replacement radio communication system With the intention of participating in the regional
system and that the Metropolitan Radio Board be notified of Hopkins' intention and request any state or federal
financial inaentiyes that may be offered to local jurisdictions.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Hopkins this 1st day of July 2003.
Eugene J. Maxwell, Mayor