Subject:
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Second Amendment of the Interlocal Agreement between Pinellas County and the Pinellas County School Board for use of the Pinellas County Intergovernmental Public Safety 800 MHz Radio System.
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Recommended Action:
Recommended Action
Approval and execution by the County Administrator of the Second Amendment allowing the Interlocal Agreement (ILA) between Pinellas County and the Pinellas County School Board (School Board) to continue another thirty-six months.
•The School Board Transportation Division has been on the Radio System since 2015.
• The School Board contributes $194,290.00 annually to utilize the system for the buses.
• Second Amendment renewal period is effective October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2027.
•This renewal is consistent with the Fiscal Year 2025 Adopted Budget.
Renew existing agreement for use of radio systems for additional 3 years.
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Strategic Plan:
Deliver First Class Services to the Public and Our Customers
5.1 Maximize partner relationships and public outreach
5.2 Be responsible stewards of the public’s resources
5.3 Ensure effective and efficient delivery of county services and support
Summary:
The original ILA with Pinellas County School Board-Transportation Division dated February 6, 2015 provided for a multi-year extension. At the expiration of the initial term, the first amendment continued the agreement through September 30, 2024. The second amendment renews the agreement for an additional three years. The proposed renewal term is from October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2027.
Background/Explanation:
Pinellas County manages a single shared radio system with multiple user groups including the Pinellas County School Board. The shared system provides both economies of scale and meets the regional goal of interoperability and interagency communications. Sharing the system allows for seamless communication with Emergency Management during a disaster activation as the School Board assists with evacuations under Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Emergency Support Function (ESF) #1 Transportation.
Fiscal Impact:
The School Board’s portion of annual maintenance is estimated to be $194,290.00 based on their portion of airtime. This results in sharing a percentage of the cost for the radio system infrastructure maintenance. Cost recovery to the County will be allocated in the General Fund, Moving Violation Surcharge. This renewal is consistent with the FY25 Adopted Budget.
Delegated Authority:
Authority for the County Administrator to sign this Optional for Renewal is granted under Code Section 2-62 (a)(1).
Staff Member Responsible:
James Fogarty, Bureau Director, Safety and Emergency Services
Partners:
Pinellas County School Board
Attachments:
Second Amendment
First Amendment
Third Option for Renewal
Fully Executed ILA for Use of Pinellas County Emergency Communications Radio System - School Board - County 2015-02-06