Title
Resolution Authorizing an Interlocal Agreement Between Guilford County and the City of Greensboro for the 800MHz Radio System - Agreement No. 36460-04/95-211 - Amendment No. 13
Body
Council Priority: Promote Public Safety and Reduce Crime
Department: Guilford Metro 911
Council District: All
Public Hearing: N/A
Advertising Date/By: N/A
Contact 1 and Phone: Melanie Neal, 373-2646
Contact 2 and Phone: Lewis Cheatham, 373-2316
PURPOSE:
State Statutes require municipalities to have governing board approval for interlocal agreements. The attached amendment #13 to Guilford County Contract No. 36460-04/95-211 between the City of Greensboro and Guilford County for the 800 MHz Radio System amends the terms and conditions of the current agreement. In accordance with North Carolina state statutes, City Council authorization is required for interlocal agreements. The agreement is accessible by clicking here <https://www.greensboro-nc.gov/Home/ShowDocument?id=45949>.
BACKGROUND:
The City and Guilford County have collaborated in a joint Public Safety Radio System since 1995 to benefit the communications of public safety responders. The parties have reaffirmed their ownership interests in a series of amendments and desire to reaffirm their commitment through the attached amendment #13.
BUDGET IMPACT:
This amendment allows the City to accept 50% of the annual costs for the 800 MHz Radio System from Guilford County for the expenses the City has incurred to satisfy obligations of the Motorola Migration Assurance Plan (MAP) and annual radio services.
RECOMMENDATION / ACTION REQUESTED:
Guilford Metro 911 recommends and requests approval of the attached Resolution to reaffirm the joint commitment with Guilford County and the City of Greensboro.