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mapping component could be utilized in lieu of funding two mapping systems and incurring the expense of maintaining/updating the separate maps. A common CAD system would appear to be of benefit to both of the public safety answering points . The merits of joint participation in securing a CAD system for use by both entities was discussed by the Council of Public Officials during a meeting on April 17, 1996. ALTERNATIVES AND ANALYSIS: Subsequent to the presentations, the Selection Committee met again on April 16, 1996, at which time it was concluded that the RFP needed some revisions related to the mapping component and other areas with respect to Fire and EMS requirements. It was also the consensus of the Committee that additional vendors should be solicited with the objective of obtaining better pricing and reducing the annual hardware and software maintenance expenses. Therefore, 'staff is recommending that the Board reject all the proposals—or bids submitted and authorize the release of the revised version of the RFP for the reasons alluded to above. Staff has contacted the National Emergency Number Association (NENA) and the Associated Public Safety Communications Officers Association (APCO) and obtained a list of approximately fifty (50) additional vendors who offer this type of system throughout the United States. If the Board approves the staff recommendation, every potential vendor will be solicited to provide a proposal. RECOMIENDATION : Staff recommends that the Board formally reject the three proposals received from the vendors referenced above and authorize staff to release a revised RFP, hopefully with the cooperation and participation by the City of Vero Beach in obtaining a common CAD system. _n MOTION WAS MADE by Commissioner Eggert, SECONDED by Commissioner Bird, that the Board reject the 3 proposals received from RFP #6044 and authorize a revised rfp for CAD, as recommended by staff. Under discussion, Commissioner Macht noted that the City of Vero Beach is also connecting a dispatch to the 911 system, but Emergency Management Director Doug Wright advised that staff was unaware of that before preparing an rfp. After becoming aware of it, the possibility of doing a joint venture was discussed. Commissioners Macht and Eggert agreed that a revised rfp would give us an opportunity to work with the City in obtaining a common CAD System. THE CHAIRMAN CALLED FOR THE QUESTION. The Motion passed unanimously. 57 MAY 7, 1996 ac�cK 9i mu 972