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Buford Goff & Associates have designed a system which is micropro- cessor based and PC controlled that will interface with existing detention electronics. The new proposed systems is identified as a Process Logic Controller (PLC) which will load and control all new and existing detention electronics. Staff would like to review a similar system in operation to examine the operational ability of this systems integration approach to detention electronics prior to bidding. ALTERNATIVES AND ANALYSIS The Phase III Project Manager, alerted the Board of County Com- missioners relative to concern about the detention electronics which had been designed during the presentation by Frizzell Archi- tects on December 6, 1988. Frizzell Architects advises that this state-of-the-art system is in place and operational in Washo County,.. Nevada, and no other similar system is available for review and observation within closer proximity to Indian River County. The Project Manager does not question the expertise of Buford Goff & Associates to design the detention electronics system. It is a concern as to whether this system will integrate with the existing Phase I and II systems and that the proposed system will function operationally to the level of service required in the maximum security environment at a minimum of expense. Expenses incurred in traveling to review the Process Logic Controller System would be approximately $600 per person which includes air fare and per diem expenses. RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends that the Board of County Commissioners approve the travel for the appropriate Commissioner(s) and appropriate staff to visit the detention facility at Washo County, Nevada, to review and examine the Process Logic Controller System currently in operation. Funding for the travel is available from the Phase III Construction Fund per the Budget Director. Staff also recommends that the County Administrator be authorized to approve the appropriate county staff which would travel for the purpose referenced above. MOTION WAS MADE by Commissioner Scurlock, SECONDED by Commissioner Eggert, that the Board approve staff's recommendation. Under discussion, Commissioner Bird realized what a problem the detention electronics have been in our existing facility and how concerned we are that we don't make this mistake again, but questioned whether a layman is going to learn anything by just going out there and looking at a system that is so sophisticated. 25 MAR 1 4 1989