Title
Authorization to Enter into Agreement with Maricopa Association of Governments for 9-1-1 System Planning (Ordinance S-47358)
Description
Request authorization for the City Manager, or designee, to retroactively enter into a contract with the Maricopa Association of Governments (MAG) for emergency 9-1-1 system management and planning in an amount not to exceed $135,000. Further request authorization for the City Treasurer to accept, and for the City Controller to disburse, all funds related to this item.
Report
Summary
The System Administrator Agency for the Regional 9-1-1 Program Maricopa Region is the City of Phoenix (Fire Department). The City of Phoenix is the contracting agent of ongoing operations of the 9-1-1 call routing system. This authority is given through signed resolutions by Maricopa Association of Governments (MAG) member agencies. These agreements act as the governing documents for the oversight of the 9-1-1 system design, implementation, and management in the MAG Region.
MAG is the recipient of 9-1-1 Special Assessments and intends to contract with the City of Phoenix to develop network plans and implementation strategies that enhance information transport into the 9-1-1 emergency system and support the economic goals of the State, provide an easily accessible emergency service to the community, and emergency 9-1-1 planning services.
Contract Term
The contract term is July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2021.
Financial Impact
The Fire Department will be reimbursed for emergency 9-1-1 planning efforts in an amount not to exceed $135,000.
Location
The Phoenix Fire Department Regional 9-1-1 Services section provides 9-1-1 service, and related technical support, across the Valley.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Assistant City Manager Jeff Barton and the Fire Department.