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BOOK 92 PAGE 985 1. On June 8, 1993, the Board authorized staff to obtain cost information from consultants to complete a comprehensive - study of the various communications systems in the county. 2. On September 14, 1993, the Board awarded a contract to Pallens Associates for the comprehensive- communications study. The study was completed and presented to the Board on December 14, 1993. The consultant recommended an 800 MHz trunked intergovernmental radio system for the county. 3. The Board held a workshop on February 23, 1994, regarding allocation of the optional one cent sales tax revenue for the second five years. The 800 MHz was considered at that time; however, the Board determined that additional and more in-depth information was needed before a decision could be made regarding the radio system. 4. The Board of County Commissioners held a second workshop meeting on April 28, 1994, regarding consideration of the allocation of the anticipated revenue from the optional one cent - sales tax for the next five years. After a staff presentation, which included alternatives and potential funding sources, the 800 MHz intergovernmental radio system was one of the capital projects given tentative approval at the workshop by the Board pending a public hearing on May 17, 1994. Included in the presentation and recommendation to the Board was information related to the $12.50 surcharge for moving traffic violations and its use as a funding source for recurring infrastructure and user equipment maintenance of the radio system. 5. On May 17, 1994, the Board held a public hearing on the allocation of the second five years of the optional one cent sales tax revenue for capital projects. The Board approved the 800 MHz communications project with funding of $2,235,500 in FY 94/95 for backbone construction and $1,606,300 for user equipment in FY 95/96. Revenue from a $12.50 moving traffic violation surcharge to fund annual maintenance of the system was again recommended by staff and approved by the Board as a part of the overall project. 6. Staff corresponded with the Florida Division of Communications (DIVCOM) pursuant to Chapter 316.655 (6), Florida Statutes and received written approval on May 19, 1994, to assess a surcharge of $12.50 on moving traffic violations which occur in the county to fund the intergovernmental radio communications system. 7. At a regular meeting on June 21, 1994,.the Board approved a public hearing to consider assessing and implementing a $12.50 surcharge on moving traffic violations as permitted by statute to assist in funding the 800 MHz communications system. The Board directed staff to provide additional information regarding other fees now being assessed on traffic violations. W11 July 199 1994 � s �