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Public Safety Committee Meeting Commission Chamber- 5/12/2014- 12:50 PM
PUBLIC SAFETY
1. Presentation of Augusta 311 2013 Annual Report.
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2. Approve the transition from International Academy of
Emergency Dispatch protocols to locally produced dispatch
protocols.
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3. Motion to approve the minutes of the Public Safety Committee
held on April 28, 2014.
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4. The Fire Department would like approval to purchase property
for a future fire station.
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5. Approve proceeding with funding to purchase the equipment
awarded from the State Homeland Security DHS Grant. The
Richmond County Sheriff's Office (RCSO) has received an
award from the Department of Homeland Security to enhance
the agency's Bomb Disposal Unit. This grant is administered
through the Georgia Emergency Management Agency (GEMA).
The award is in the amount of $57,667.00.
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Public Safety Committee Meeting
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Augusta 311's 2013 Annual Report Presentation
Department:
Caption:Presentation of Augusta 311 2013 Annual Report.
Background:
Analysis:
Financial Impact:
Alternatives:
Recommendation:
Funds are Available
in the Following
Accounts:
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:
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Emergency Dispatch Protocol
Department:Augusta 9-1-1
Caption:Approve the transition from International Academy of Emergency
Dispatch protocols to locally produced dispatch protocols.
Background:At the request of Sheriff Roundtree the 9-1-1 Center reviewed our
current dispatch protocol process efficiency. The request
specifically addressed the inability of the call taker to deviate from
a series of pre-arranged questions that are asked of the caller.
After conducing a study of the current process its ability to allow
dispatcher to quickly assess a situation and get pertinent
information to first responders we also found it lacked flexibility.
Analysis:A review of other protocols was done and the choice was to utilize
locall produced protocols that will address the needs to our first
responders.
Financial Impact:$400 for printing
Alternatives:Approve portion of the request
Recommendation:The Richmond County Sheriff, Fire Chief and 911 Advisory
Committee cincur with this action.
Funds are Available
in the Following
Accounts:
216037110/5311111
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:
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Minutes
Department:Clerk of Commission
Caption:Motion to approve the minutes of the Public Safety Committee
held on April 28, 2014.
Background:
Analysis:
Financial Impact:
Alternatives:
Recommendation:
Funds are Available
in the Following
Accounts:
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:
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Purchase of Property for Future Fire Station
Department:Fire
Caption:The Fire Department would like approval to purchase property for
a future fire station.
Background:Fire Department purchase of property for future fire station.
Analysis:The purchase of property is estimated at a cost of $300,000.
Financial Impact:Funds are available in the Fire Department Fund Balance
Alternatives:None
Recommendation:Approve the purchase of property for a future fire station out of
fund balance.
Funds are Available
in the Following
Accounts:
Funds are available in the Fire Department Fund Balance.
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:
Finance.
Law.
Administrator.
Clerk of Commission
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Request funding to particpate in the 2013 Homeland Security Grant in the amount of $57,677.00
Department:Richmond County Sheriff's Office
Caption:Approve proceeding with funding to purchase the equipment
awarded from the State Homeland Security DHS Grant. The
Richmond County Sheriff's Office (RCSO) has received an
award from the Department of Homeland Security to enhance the
agency's Bomb Disposal Unit. This grant is administered through
the Georgia Emergency Management Agency (GEMA). The
award is in the amount of $57,667.00.
Background:The RCSO bomb disposal unit has received an award from the
Department of Homeland Security to enhance it's bomb unit to
respond to incidents involving an explosive device. The RCSO
Bomb Unit will use the monies to enhance the capabilities of it's
bomb unit robot. The enhancement will allow technicians to
control the robot through a wireless network.
Analysis:None
Financial Impact:The award is 100% reimbursable through the Georgia Emergency
Management Agency (GEMA). Upon spending the funds, RCSO
will request the reimbursement from GEMA.
Alternatives:none
Recommendation:Proceed with funding to purchase the equipment awarded from the
State Homeland Security DHS Grant.
Funds are Available
in the Following
Accounts:
This grant is 100% reimburseable.
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:
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Law.
Administrator.
Clerk of Commission
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