PRESENTER: Presenter
Ruy Lozano, Fire Chief
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SUBJECT: Title
Approval of a proposal for a Simulcast project between the City of New Braunfels and LCRA (Lower Colorado River Authority)
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DEPARTMENT: Fire
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COUNCIL DISTRICTS IMPACTED: All
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
This project will address areas within the fire department response footprint that have bad or no connectivity due to a lack of radio tower coverage. LCRA will be providing materials and labor for the project. The project is for upgrades on the existing radio site at Kerlick Lane and for the addition of a new site at Conrads Lane. These upgrades and additions will enhance emergency communications throughout the fire department response area, effectively eliminating any “dead zones.” A recent Interlocal agreement with Comal County Emergency Services District 7 (CCESD 7) and the City of New Braunfels will provide for the funding outside of the City’s General Fund.
ISSUE:
Enhanced communication during emergencies addressing areas within fire department response area that are “dead zones” due to lack of connectivity to towers.
STRATEGIC PLAN REFERENCE:
☐Economic Mobility ☐Enhanced Connectivity ☐Community Identity
☐Organizational Excellence ☒Community Well-Being ☐N/A
FISCAL IMPACT:
This project will be funded by the CCESD 7 through an interlocal agreement, therefore there is no fiscal impact to the City.
Recommendation
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval