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PUBLIC SAFETY
1. Authorize transfer of funds from "Wireless Phase Fund
Balance Unreserved" to the E9-1-1 Operating Budget for
2006.
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2. Status report from staff on the EMA Office and EMA
Director. (Requested by Commissioner Cheek)
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3. Timetable for the I-520 emergency evacuation route from
Columbia Nitrogen Road. (Requested by Commissioner
Cheek)
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4. Status report on practice exercises and emergency
preparedness for 2006. (Requested by Commissioner
Cheek)
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5. Status report on the ingress/egress road at Goodale
Landing. (Requested by Commissioner Cheek)
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6. Presentation by Harold Rhodes concerning the Fire
Department ruling on exits at South Augusta Flea Market.
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7. Report from the Administrator/staff regarding the duties
and responsibilities of the Marshal's Department as it
relates to ARC Enforcement. (Referred from May 8 Public
Safety)
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Public Safety Committee Meeting
5/30/2006 3:30 PM
215 Fund Transfer
Department:Augusta 9-1-1 Communication Center
Caption:Authorize transfer of funds from "Wireless Phase Fund
Balance Unreserved" to the E9-1-1 Operating Budget for
2006.
Background:Several projects have been identified as needed
improvements to the overall operation of the 9-1-1 Center,
however, their inclusion in the operating budget has been
placed on hold due to funding issues. Early this year the
Provost Marshall from Fort Gordon requested a project for
improving their 9-1-1 Operation and in reviewing the needs
and possible funding sources certain funds available to 9-1-1
were identified as a source, specifically the “Wireless Phase
Fund Balance Unreserved" Account. As a result of this
process it was also determined that, the other needed projects
for the Augusta 9-1-1 Center could also be funded using
these funds.
Analysis:The projects that have been in development include
increasing the security capability of the Center, replacing ten
year old console furniture, upgrading the Ft. Gordon Public
Safety Answering Point (PSAP) to the same level as the
Augusta 9-1-1 Center by upgrading the existing Positron
Equipment to the Positron Powerphone System. Attached is
justification for each project and a cost breakdown.
Financial Impact:Transfer of $445,000 from the "Wireless Phase Fund Balance
Unreserved" Account to the E9-1-1 Operating Budget.
Currently this Fund Balance has approximately $900,000
available.
Alternatives:Approve a portion of this request.
Recommendation:Approve the transfer as requested.
Funds are
Available in the
Following
Accounts:
"Wireless Phase Fund Balance Unreserved"
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:
Finance.
Administrator.
Clerk of Commission
AUGUSTA 9-1-1 CENTER
Phillip K. Wasson Catherine N. White
Director Assistant Director
Augusta 9-1-1 Communication Center
911 4th Street - Augusta, GA 30901
(706) 821-1242 – Fax (706) 821-1243
WWW.AUGUSTAGA.GOV
Date: May 12, 2006
TO: FRED RUSSELL, ADMINISTRATOR
FROM: PHILLIP K. WASSON, DIRECTOR 9-1-1
SUBJECT: REQUEST TO AUTHORIZE TRANSFER OF FUNDS FROM "WIRELESS PHASE FUND
BALANCE UNRESERVED"
The following is the justification for the 2006 Special Projects List for the Augusta 9-1-1 Center:
Upgrade of Ft. Gordon E9-1-1 Telephone System: The upgrade of the Positron Telephone equipment is needed
to bring their equipment in line with current equipment at the Augusta 9-1-1 Center, as well as to provide
compliance with FCC mandated wireless ANI/ALI capabilities. All 9-1-1 Fees paid on telephones that have a Ft.
Gordon address are paid to the Augusta 9-1-1 Account and Ft. Gordon receives no monies to support their
Communication Center. In 1996, it was agreed between Ft. Gordon and Augusta-Richmond County that the fees
would be paid to Augusta-Richmond County and Ft. Gordon would be a secondary PSAP (Public Safety Answering
Point) for the City of Augusta. In order to maintain the integrity of the secondary PSAP it is necessary to upgrade
their existing equipment.
New Console Equipment for Augusta 9-1-1: Current consoles are ten (10) years old and are in use 24 hours per
day 7 days per week. The fair wear and tear on this furniture is greater than that of normal business furniture and as
such does not fit the normal fair wear and tear criteria of office furniture. The furniture required to withstand the
rigors of a communication center must be durable and properly designed for the operation. The current furniture
was built with ten (10) year old technology and design and the newer furniture will allow better management of the
various computer equipment, monitors, radios and telephones for the proper operation of a 9-1-1 Communication
Center. A bid specification has been developed to establish the standards and requirements of this furniture.
Additionally, the carpet in the arena portion of the Communication Center is ten years old and is beginning to wear,
and due to cleaning efforts it is beginning to mold. This can result in health risks for employees working in this
environment.
Upgrade Camera Security for Augusta 9-1-1 Center: Currently there is only one security camera in the Center
providing observation of the exterior of the building and it is pointed at the front gate. This leaves the rest of the
building without proper security observation especially in the area of the electrical generator. This lack of ability to
observe activity on the exterior of the building makes the 9-1-1 Center vulnerable to breaches of security that could
disable its function. The key to any public safety coverage is the communication link between the citizens and the
various responders and a loss of that link would seriously jeopardize the City of Augusta. It should also be noted
that the Emergency Management - Emergency Operations Center is located within this building and is a critical link
to public safety.
Item
Account
216-7110
Object
Code Project Costs
Furniture 54.23110
Wire Relocation (Telephone,
I.T., Radio, Power)52.23111
Carpet 54.13120
Equipment Cost 54.26110
Annual Maintenance costs 52.32110
Equipment Cost 54.26120
Fund Transfer $445,000.00
Augusta 9-1-1 Center
2006 Special Project Worksheet
($150,000.00)
($100,000.00)
($17,000.00)
($140,000.00)
($20,000.00)
($18,000.00)
Replace Old Console Furniture
Install Power 9-1-1 System at Ft. Gordon PMO
Install Security Camera System
Replace carpet in Arena area
Description
Purchase new console furniture through a
Written Bid
Bell South cost for moving and rewiring Power
9-1-1 Telephone
Replace Carpeting in Arena area through
Written Bid
Replace current 9-1-1 Equipment at Ft. Gordon
PMO with 4 Power 9-1-1 Phone positions
One time transfer of funding for 2006
maintenance, future years will be incorporated
in annual 9-1-1 Budget.
Purchase and installation of Security Camera
System
Transfer funding for projects from Wireless
Reserve Account to the 9-1-1 2006 Regular
Budget
Augusta 9-1-1 Center
2006 Special Project Worksheet
Public Safety Committee Meeting
5/30/2006 3:30 PM
EMA Office
Department:Clerk of Commission
Caption:Status report from staff on the EMA Office and EMA
Director. (Requested by Commissioner Cheek)
Background:
Analysis:
Financial Impact:
Alternatives:
Recommendation:
Funds are
Available in the
Following
Accounts:
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:
Clerk of Commission
Public Safety Committee Meeting
5/30/2006 3:30 PM
Emergency Evacuation Route
Department:Clerk of Commission
Caption:Timetable for the I-520 emergency evacuation route from
Columbia Nitrogen Road. (Requested by Commissioner
Cheek)
Background:
Analysis:
Financial Impact:
Alternatives:
Recommendation:
Funds are
Available in the
Following
Accounts:
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:
Clerk of Commission
Public Safety Committee Meeting
5/30/2006 3:30 PM
Emergency Preparedness
Department:Clerk of Commission
Caption:Status report on practice exercises and emergency
preparedness for 2006. (Requested by Commissioner Cheek)
Background:
Analysis:
Financial Impact:
Alternatives:
Recommendation:
Funds are
Available in the
Following
Accounts:
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:
Clerk of Commission
Public Safety Committee Meeting
5/30/2006 3:30 PM
Goodale Landing
Department:Clerk of Commission
Caption:Status report on the ingress/egress road at Goodale Landing.
(Requested by Commissioner Cheek)
Background:
Analysis:
Financial Impact:
Alternatives:
Recommendation:
Funds are
Available in the
Following
Accounts:
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:
Clerk of Commission
Public Safety Committee Meeting
5/30/2006 3:30 PM
Harold Rhodes Request
Department:Clerk of Commission
Caption:Presentation by Harold Rhodes concerning the Fire
Department ruling on exits at South Augusta Flea Market.
Background:
Analysis:
Financial Impact:
Alternatives:
Recommendation:
Funds are
Available in the
Following
Accounts:
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:
Clerk of Commission
Public Safety Committee Meeting
5/30/2006 3:30 PM
Marshal's Dept. Duties
Department:Clerk of Commission
Caption:Report from the Administrator/staff regarding the duties and
responsibilities of the Marshal's Department as it relates to
ARC Enforcement. (Referred from May 8 Public Safety)
Background:
Analysis:
Financial Impact:
Alternatives:
Recommendation:
Funds are
Available in the
Following
Accounts:
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:
Clerk of Commission