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RESOLUTION NO. 9,479
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS
AND SHERWOOD, ARKANSAS TO ACCESS THE CITY
OF LITTLE ROCK'S 800 MHz TRUNKED RADIO
SYSTEM; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
WHEREAS, the City of Little Rock owns and operates an 800
MHz trunked radio system which provides radio coverage for
essentially all of Pulaski County and one Mobil Data Channel;
and
WHEREAS, the Little Rock 800 MHz trunked radio
communication system was designed to provide coverage for the
entire county; and
WHEREAS, Sherwood is interested in joining the City's 800
MHz trunked radio communication system; and
WHEREAS, public safety officials of both cities will
benefit by being able to communicate with each other; and
WHEREAS, the City of Little Rock will receive revenues from
Sherwood and future assistance in upgrading the City of Little
Rock's communication backbone.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF
THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS:
SECTION 1. The Board hereby authorizes the City Manager to
enter into an Agreement between the Cities of Little Rock and
Sherwood to allow Sherwood to join the City's 800 MHz trunked
radio communication system.
ADOPTED: September 5, 1995
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CITY ATTORNEY
APPROVED:
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AGREEMENT FOR COMMUNICATIONS SERVICES
The City of Little Rock, Arkansas, ("Little Rock") a
municipal corporation organized under the laws of the state
of Arkansas and the City of Sherwood, Arkansas ( "Sherwood ")
enter into this Agreement , 1995.
W I T N E S S E T H•
WHEREAS, Little Rock owns and operates an 800 MHz
trunked radio system which provides radio coverage for
essentially all of Pulaski County; and
WHEREAS, the Little Rock 800 MHz trunked radio communic-
ations system was designed to provide coverage for the entire
county; and
WHEREAS, Sherwood is interested in joining the City's
800 MHz trunked radio communications system; and
WHEREAS, the addition of Sherwood will have no negative
impact on Little Rock operations; and
WHEREAS, Public Safety Officials of both Cities will
benefit by being able to communicate with each other; and
WHEREAS, Little Rock will receive revenues from Sherwood
and future assistance in upgrading Little Rock's
communication backbone.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT AGREED BY THE PARTIES AS FOLLOWS:
ARTICLE I.
TERM AND CONSIDERATION.
Section 101. Term.
The term of this Agreement is for one year from
1, 1995 to 1, 1996. It may be renewed annually upon
agreement of the parties.
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Section 102. Consideration.
For and in consideration of the covenants set forth
below, Sherwood agrees to pay a proportionate share, computed
as the percent of population in Sherwood compared to that of
Pulaski County as a whole (349,660), of the annual
maintenance fee of one Hundred Sixty -Nine Thousand Dollars
($169,000) paid annually. The percent share is based upon
1990 population data. This percentage will change in later
years and will be computed in the future using the most
recent population data. Sherwood's population, 18,893, is
5.40o of the entire county. Their proportionate share of the
annual maintenance fee is currently $9,126.00. Sherwood will
pay its percent share of any increase in the annual
maintenance fee. This payment is due on the date this
agreement is signed and on the anniversary date of each
subsequent renewal term.
ARTICLE II.
DEFINITIONS.
Section 201.
The following definitions apply to this Agreement:
"Backbone" Communications system
infrastructure, or fixed
equipment, including but not
limited to towers, computers,
microwaves, and repeater.
Backbone does not include
mobile radios, base stations,
or dispatch equipment.
"Communications Point The Managers of the Office of
of Contact" Emergency Services in each
City.
"Dispatch Authority Several talk groups allocated
Group" to one governmental entity, or
departments of a governmental
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"Dispatch Terminal"
"SIMS II System"
"Systems Administrator"
"Talk Group"
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entity, and managed by the
Systems Administrator.
Motorola computer used to
manage, enable, and disable
talk groups. Dispatch
terminals are located in both
Cities.
The Motorola computer and
software that runs the 20
channel trunk radio system
located in the Little Rock
Office of Emergency Services.
A Little Rock Office of
Emergency Services employee
who manages the system.
Similar to or functions as a
radio channel. An individual
user will have talk groups
assigned based upon job duties
or needs.
"User" Any person with a radio who
uses the system.
ARTICLE III.
DUTIES.
Section 301. Duties of the City of Little Rock.
A. Talk Group Assignment and Manaaement
Little Rock agrees to assign 24 Talk Groups for use with
the 800 MHz trunked radio system, to Sherwood to operate
independently, using a separate dispatch terminal with no
interference from the Little Rock Communications Center. This
Agreement applies solely to Talk Groups. It does not apply to
Mobil Data Terminal Usage or use of the Mobil Data Channel,
which is a stand - alone, 800 MHz system separate from the 800
MHz trunked radio system. The Managers of the Office of Emer-
gency Services for both cities will serve as the
communications point of contact to discuss day -to -day
operations.
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B. System Administration
Little Rock agrees to appoint a Systems Administrator to
manage the day -to -day functions of the SIMS II System. The
Systems Administrator will be responsible for the following:
(1) Develop Dispatcher Authority Groups for
customers who will maintain a dispatch
terminal;
(2) Upon receipt of the radio installation/pro -
gramming worksheet from the Sherwood
authorized agent, the Administrator will add
or change the appropriate radio record in the
SIMS II Management Terminal, activate the
radio for usage, update the SIMS II tracking
system, and return the worksheet to the custo-
mer for the appropriate action.
(3) Administer all Systems Manager Terminal funct-
ions such as maintaining user access control
records, enabling phone internet capabilities,
and providing system reports to the customer;
(4) The Administrator will normally be available
24 -hours a day, 7 days a week to provide
troubleshooting assistance.
C. Communications Management Meetings
Little Rock agrees to schedule a quarterly
communications management meeting during year one (1) of this
Agreement and on an annual basis in subsequent years, for the
purpose of discussing the operations of the communications
system with Sherwood's contact person.
Section 302. Duties of Sherwood.
A. Talk Groups
Sherwood is responsible for requesting, in writing, the
establishment, deletion, or change of Talk Groups. This will
be forwarded to the Systems Administrator for action. A list
of standard reports required will also be provided to the
Systems Administrator. Special reports must be done upon at
least ten days' notice. Emergency situations requiring
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specific reports will be handled on a case -by -case basis.
B. Maintenance of Equipment and Infrastructure
Sherwood agrees to be responsible for the procurement
and maintenance of all radios, base stations, and dispatch
equipment peculiar to its radio system. When Sherwood wishes
to add or change a radio, an authorized agent (designated in
writing) will complete the appropriate sections (call number,
user number, department, property tag, vehicle information,
talk groups and special features requested, etc.) of the
radio installation /programming worksheet. The worksheet will
then be faxed or taken to the System Administrator for
assignment of a Raw Radio ID (RRID) and entry into the SIMS
II system. When the worksheet is returned, Sherwood will
contact the Motorola Workshop and set up an appointment for
the installation /change. If Sherwood purchases a dispatch
terminal, Sherwood will be responsible for performing dynamic
regrouping, selective inhibits, and emergency alarm
management.
C. Problem Correction
Sherwood may contact Motorola technicians at 372 -5235 or
the Systems Administrator at 371 -4540 if the dispatcher
terminal /CAD interface experiences problems that cannot be
resolved at the local level. If a problem occurs during
non- office hours, the City's Communications Center will be
notified so that the Systems Administrator can be contacted.
Sherwood will take actions as requested by Motorola techni-
cians or the Systems Administrator to help resolve the
problem.
D. Future Upgrades and Replacement Costs
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Sherwood agrees that if new facilities or Backbone are
needed, above and beyond the current Little Rock system, they
will be funded prorata by Sherwood. Sherwood agrees to share
proportionately in the future, necessary upgrades or
replacement costs for the overall system Backbone.
Additionally, if new facilities or Backbone are needed to
support Sherwood in the future, Sherwood agrees to fund the
additional items.
E. Day -to -Day Operations
Sherwood agrees to name a single communications point of
contact to discuss day -to -day operations with the Little Rock
communications point of contact.
303. Compliance With Applicable Law and This Agreement.
Little Rock will not interrupt or interfere with
Sherwood communications, unless terms or conditions of this
Agreement, or FCC rules and procedures are not followed by
Sherwood. Sherwood agrees to abide by all applicable state
and federal laws governing use of the 800 MHz trunked system.
304. Warranties.
All warranties for the system are between the individual
parties and Motorola, Inc. Little Rock by this Agreement
makes no warranty of the 800 MHz trunked system to Sherwood.
Sherwood acknowledges that Little Rock has made no warranties
of the 800 MHz trunked system. Sherwood hereby waives all
causes of action against Little Rock for claims, losses, and
damages and attorney's fees incurred as a result of utilizing
Little Rock's 800 MHz trunked system.
ARTICLE IV.
CONTACT PERSONS.
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Section 401. Contact Person for Little Rock.
Ron Gatewood, Manager, Office of Emergency Services, 720
West Markham, Little Rock, Arkansas 72201 (371- 4540).
Section 402. Contact Person for Sherwood.
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ARTICLE V.
MISCELLANEOUS.
Section 5.01. Agreement Covered by the Laws of Arkansas.
This Agreement is covered by the laws of the state of
Arkansas.
Section 5.02. Non - appropriation.
In the event Sherwood fails to appropriate funds or
sufficient funds for payments due under this agreement,
Sherwood shall promptly notify the City in writing of such
occurrence and this agreement shall terminate on the last day
of the fiscal period for which appropriations were received.
Little Rock's damages in the event of non - appropriation shall
be limited to the actual expenses of deinstallation.
Section 5.03. Severability.
If any section or provision of this agreement is held
invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other sections or
provisions of the agreement, and to this end the sections or
provisions of this agreement are declared severable.
Section 5.04. Termination.
This Agreement may be terminated by either party upon 30
days' written notice to the contact person listed above.
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WHEREFORE, the parties have hereunto fixed their hands
and seals this day of 1995.
ATTEST:
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
THOMAS M. CARPENTER
CITY ATTORNEY
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