REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: BRYON HORN, Chief Information Officer
Information Services Department
SUBJECT
Title
Actions pertaining to Public Safety Radio signal strength improvement.
1. ***RESOLUTION: Adopt the 57th amendment to the Annual Appropriation Resolution (AAR) No 2021-178 appropriating $250,000 from the Information Services Department (ISD) FY22 carryover (Requires 5 Affirmative Votes) (Subject to Mayor's Veto); and
2. Affirm the City Manger's determination that Crown Castle is uniquely qualified to perform the services that establish a presence on their tower; and
3. Authorize the Chief Information Officer (CIO) to enter into an agreement with Crown Castle in the amount of $232,444 for the implementation fees for radio equipment to establish a new signal presence for radio improvement; and
4. Authorize the Chief Information Officer to enter into an agreement with Crown Castle for monthly rent in the amount of $4,750 per month to attach radio equipment on the tower.
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RECOMMENDATION
Approve the appropriation of $250,000 from the Information Services Department's (ISD) FY22 carryover for the implementation of radio equipment for the purpose of establishing a new signal presence for the City of Fresno's (City) Public Safety Radio network and authorize the Chief Information Officer to enter into an agreement with Crown Castle for a one-time cost of $232,444 for implementation fees and $4,750 per month to rent space on this tower. Affirm the City Manager's determination that Crown Castle is uniquely qualified in that they do not allow other vendors to perform work on their property. Radio signal increases will benefit both the Fire Department and the Police Department.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
During the Public Safety Radio System Upgrade project, it was determined that there was a need for increased signal strength in West Fresno. Staff located a tower owned by Crown Castle that is positioned to meet this need. For the City to establi...
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