Title
Joint Agreement with the County of Orange for the Operation, Maintenance, and Financial Management of the Orange County 800 Megahertz Countywide Coordinated Communications System
Overview
On December 13, 2004, the Board of Directors approved a joint agreement with the County of Orange for the operation, maintenance, and financial management of the Orange County 800 Megahertz Countywide Coordinated Communications System. The Orange County Transportation Authority utilizes both the Countywide Coordinated Communications System and its own Intelligent Transit Management System to provide an integrated, robust, and redundant communication network with interoperable connectivity to the Orange County Sheriff’s Department, Transit Police Services, and other County emergency management agencies. The Countywide Coordinated Communications System Governance Committee and County of Orange have developed a new agreement for continued membership.
Recommendation(s)
Authorize the Chief Executive Officer to negotiate and execute Cooperative Agreement No. C-1-3535 between the Orange County Transportation Authority and the County of Orange, in the amount of $90,315, to share in the cost of the operation, maintenance, and repair of the Orange County Transportation Authority equipment used on the system, equipment replacement, and financial management of the Countywide Coordinated Communications System for fiscal year 2021-22. Amendments for each subsequent fiscal year budget will be brought forth to the Board of Directors for consideration on an annual basis.