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FLORIDA 9-1-1 REGION 5 NEXT GENERATION 9-1-1 ROUTING PROJECT MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING Plan published in 2017. Each BOCC agrees to participate. This MOU will establish the framework through which each individual county will collaborate to implement the Project. Whereas each county agrees to collaborate on the framework, each county will retain the right to select and implement the equipment and services that best meet their requirements. Specifically, the counties desire to plan, operate and maintain a shared NG9-1-1 Network and critical components and services necessary to ensure the most accurate and efficient routing of 9-1-1 calls. This may include but is not limited to an Emergency Services IP Network (ESInet), Next Generation Core Services (NGCS), Geographic Information System (GIS) data accuracy, GIS data aggregation, Cybersecurity and future advancements for interoperability amongst the region and/or developed by the state E911 Board. II. GRANT AWARD The Florida 9-1-1 State Grant Program allows for a five-year award for regional projects with the provision of an MOU between the participating counties of that region. These state grants are awarded to assist Public Safety Answering Points (PSAPs) in upgrading to NG9-1-1 capabilities. The Florida E9-1-1 Board, as Grantor, will be distributing funds to qualifying local governments in accordance with grant guidelines. Each party understands that it will be responsible for submitting a grant application and subsequent documentation for grant reimbursement. All the parties agree to abide by the grant conditions. III. REGIONAL COORDINATION The parties agree to: A. Collaborate on NG9-1-1 requirements that ensure maximum levels of interoperability through the involvement of the appropriate local, state, and tribal authorities within the counties and other entities. B. Collaborate on NG9-1-1-related matters and encourage collaboration between PSAPs and GIS authorities in the development, maintenance, and sharing of the critical GIS data needed to support NG9-1-1 services across the region and the State of Florida. IV. INFORMATION AND OWNERSHIP Each party shall retain ownership, control of, and remain the public record custodian of all information it contributes to the shared NG9-1-1 system. Counties may access shared data in the secure network or through shared data repositories as necessary for the effective operation of the system. As it relates to the NG9-1-1 ESlnet and Core Services, each party agrees to select NG9-1-1 providers that meet the latest NENA Q Standard, NENA GIS Data Model, and NENA Next Generation Security standards. VI. TERMINATION Each party's obligation to perform in accordance with this MOU is contingent upon the availability 2 164