Title
Authorization to Apply for, Accept and Disburse Grant Funds, and Enter into an Agreement with the State of Arizona Department of Administration for the 9-1-1 Program
Description
This report requests the Public Safety and Justice Subcommittee recommend City Council approval to apply for, accept and disburse grant funds, and enter into an agreement with the State of Arizona Department of Administration for the 9-1-1 Program in an amount not to exceed $9,938,358.
THIS ITEM IS FOR CONSENT ACTION.
Report
Summary
The Arizona Department of Administration requires 9-1-1 planning be done at a local level, per the Arizona Administrative Code. The State Grants and Federal Resources, 9-1-1 Program Office, has announced the availability of Arizona 9-1-1 Program funds to be distributed during fiscal year 2021. Funding will be available through multiple grants that are allocated to each System Administrator Agency, such as the City of Phoenix Fire Department, to pay 9-1-1 related costs.
The City of Phoenix is the contracting agent of ongoing operations of the 9-1-1 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. The 9-1-1 grant funding will be used to support 9-1-1 networking, telecommunications, Internet Protocol infrastructure, related hardware and software, maintenance equipment, related services and support, and continued funding for current staff of the Fire Department's Regional 9-1-1 Services section, including one new position.
Procurement Information
The Fire Department will administer the grant in accordance with Administrative Regulation 3.10.
Contract Term
The grant Period of Performance is projected to begin on or around July 1, 2020 and end one year later.
Financial Impact
There is no cost to the City of Phoenix. All equipment, services, and personnel-related costs are reimbursed by the State of Arizona.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Assistant City Manager Milton Dohoney, Jr. and the Fire Department.