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Staff is seeking authorization to convert the Emergency Services Department Network operating system to a Microsoft NT Server. The Microsoft NT Server network system would enable the Department to set up a wide area network with remote access capability, enabling the Department to communicate with the Fire and EMS Stations throughout the County via modem. This would require a new server and software, but the existing work stations would not need to be replaced with the exception of the Emergency Management Coordinator's work station which is about six years old and inadequate to handle Windows 95. This project is consistent with Goal #7, Task 1 of the Five Year Strategic Plan. Total estimated cost, including hardware, software, setup, and staff training in system administration: 2. Staff is seeking authorization to continue developing the Emergency Operations Center software program. This year's funding request is to provide funds for Phase 3 of the project. Included in this apportionment is conversion of the EOC local area network computer to a wide area network with remote connectivity. This project is consistent with Goal #9, Task 2 of the Five Year Strategic Plan. Staff is seeking authorization to purchase capital equipment in support of Goals #5, #7, and #11 of the Five Year Strategic Plan, including a recordable CD-ROM drive and a digital camera with disk drive. Staff is seeking authorization to utilize the remaining funds for preparation and reproduction of emergency preparedness information disseminated throughout the media and presentations given to community/civic groups. This is consistent with Goal #12 of the Five Year Strategic Plan. ALTERNATIVES AND ANALYSIS: The allocation of funds is based on monitoring reports and on-site inspections of the local emergency management program, which is conducted by the Florida Division of Emergency Management. During the last program analysis and evaluation, the County was found to be on schedule and in compliance with our Five -Year Strategic Plan. Acceptance and approval of the SLA agreement will allow the department to continue to improve and expand the current program and meet the directives of the Five -Year Strategic Plan, which is tantamount to continued funding eligibility under the provisions of this grant program. RECOMMENDATION: Staff respectfully recommends approval of the FY -97/98 State and Local Assistance agreement and the grant revenue utilization as noted above. Staff also requests the Board to authorize the Chairman to execute the appropriate documents to secure the funding of $32,401. ON MOTION by Commissioner Eggert, SECONDED by Commissioner Ginn, the Board ,inanimously approved the FY 1997-98 State and Local Assistance Agreement; authorized the Chairman to execute the appropriate documents to secure the funding of $32,401; and approved the grant revenue utilization as recommended by staff. AGREEMENT IS ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK TO THE BOARD MARCH 10, 1998 -63- L