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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2014-05-12-Meeting Agendawww.augustaga.gov Public Safety Committee Meeting Commission Chamber- 5/12/2014- 12:50 PM PUBLIC SAFETY 1. Presentation of Augusta 311 2013 Annual Report. Attachments 2. Approve the transition from International Academy of Emergency Dispatch protocols to locally produced dispatch protocols. Attachments 3. Motion to approve the minutes of the Public Safety Committee held on April 28, 2014. Attachments 4. The Fire Department would like approval to purchase property for a future fire station. Attachments 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. Attachments Public Safety Committee Meeting 5/12/2014 12:50 PM 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: Cover Memo Item # 1 Public Safety Committee Meeting 5/12/2014 12:50 PM 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: Cover Memo Item # 2 Attachment number 1 \nPage 1 of 1 Item # 2 Public Safety Committee Meeting 5/12/2014 12:50 PM 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: Cover Memo Item # 3 Attachment number 1 \nPage 1 of 3 Item # 3 Attachment number 1 \nPage 2 of 3 Item # 3 Attachment number 1 \nPage 3 of 3 Item # 3 Public Safety Committee Meeting 5/12/2014 12:50 PM 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 Cover Memo Item # 4 Public Safety Committee Meeting 5/12/2014 12:50 PM 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: Cover Memo Item # 5 Finance. Law. Administrator. 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