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goo 96 wE 826 the necessary communications capability to interface with other law enforcement agencies and since they dispatch for other public safety agencies, this would greatly impact service to citizens. Alternative No. 5: Recommend construction of an 800 MHz Communications System (10/2) as funded by the BCC in 1994 from the One Cent Optional Sales Tax revenue. This alternative could be accomplished, but not at the present budget allocation due to essential equipment not being included in the earlier communications study. This *system infrastructure would be incapable of handling 1,565 users inasmuch as the normal FCC channel loading is 100 radios per channel. The original system design by the consultant was predicated on approximately 1,000 users since a 10/2 system was recommended. Alternative No. 6: Recommend construction of an 800 MHz Communications System (15/5) with the increased cost required for the infrastructure, user equipment, and fiber optic cable being funded from an increased allocation from the One Cent Sales Tax revenue by changing the prioiity on certain projects. This alternative recommends a 15/5 system with the method of funding being the only issue. Alternative No. 7: Recommend construction of an 800 MHz Communications System (15/5) with the County funding the fiber optic cable utilizing a lease/purchase payment plan to finance the infrastructure and user equipment making payments over several years similar to the method used by Brevard County. This alternative recommends a 15/5 system with the method of funding being the only issue. Alternative No. 8: Recommend construction of an 800 MHz Communications System (15/5) with the County funding the fiber optic cable utilizing a lease/purchase payment plan to finance the infrastructure and user equipment making payments over several years utilizing a combination of Optional One Cent Sales Tax and implementing a fee up to $12.50 as provided by law on moving traffic violations as a source of revenue. This alternative recommends a 15/5 system with the method of funding being the only issue. Alternative No. 9: Fund the communications system infrastructure and fiber optic cable from the Optional One Cent Sales Tax already allocated and lease/purchase the County user equipment utilizing a combination of the one cent sales tax, revenue from leasing space on the fiber optic cable, and implementing the fee up to $12.50 as provided by law on moving traffic violations to make the payments on the county user equipment over several years. This alternative recommends a 15/5 system with the method of funding being the only issue. Alternative No. 10: Require the other agencies who join the -system to pay a portion of the increased costs of the infrastructure based on the number of radios being used. This could be done; however, it is not recommended inasmuch as the County originally stated it -would construct the backbone and any users would purchase their user equipment. It is also anticipated that several agencies would withdraw placing the communications system in, jeopardy wherein a county wide communications system would never become operational. This would create a situation requiring the entire FCC application to be withdrawn and amended possibly jeopardizing the County obtaining any additional 800 channels. If other public safety agencies withdraw, the entire radio system is then impaired in terms of interoperability. Alternative No., 11: Delete the Hobart Tower Not Back -Up equipment from the system infrastructure and reduce the backbone cost $200,000. This is a possible alternative, however, it would place the system at greater risk of down time if a connection (fiber optic cable, Telco T1 circuit, microwave) between towers should be interrupted. Having the hot back-up also allows for minimum impact during routine maintenance or adding software upgrades to the system. It also provides a system that can be automatically activated should the major system fail. This is a redundant measure that is a prudent expenditure given that law enforcement, fire, and EMS are all dispatched by the 9-1-1 Communications Center and any interruption could mean a threat to citizens in the community. This can be done, but at a risk. 56 December 19, 1995 - M M