2001-R-01RESOLUTION NO. 2001-R-01
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
EDGEWATER, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO PARTICIPATE IN DEVELOPING AND
PLANNING THE IMPLEMENTATION OF A REGIONAL
PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN THE CITIES OF EDGEWATER,
NEW SMYRNA BEACH, OAK HILL AND PORT ORANGE
FOR A REGIONAL PUBLIC SAFETY DISPATCH SYSTEM;
REPEALING RESOLUTIONS IN CONFLICT HEREWITH;
AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City of Edgewater has participated in discussions regarding centralized
public safety dispatch services for Southeast Volusia County; and
WHEREAS, at the City Council meeting of January 8, 2001, City Council agreed to
conceptual approval of a Regional Public Safety Dispatch System and Services; and
WHEREAS, the City of Edgewater wishes to establish a regional partnership between the
Cities of Edgewater, New Smyrna Beach, Oak Hill and Port Orange relating to a Regional Public
Safety Dispatch System.
NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved by the City Council of the City of Edgewater, Florida:
Section 1. The City wishes to provide an effective public safety dispatch service on a
regional basis rather than on an individual basis that will better utilize existing personnel and capital
resources.
Section 2. The City desires to promote development of a coordinated approach of
providing public safety services within our region which includes Edgewater, New Smyrna Beach,
Oak Hill and Port Orange.
Section 3. The Regional Public Safety Dispatch System and Service will provide the best
available communications service to field and operational public safety units providing for a more
effective and efficient in their response to public safety emergencies in each of the participating
communities.
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Section 4. The City of Edgewater agrees that sharing the cost of public safety dispatch
will result in cost effective conmunication technology.
Section 5. The City of Edgewater agrees that a regional public safety dispatch system
will result in standardization of equipment, records handling systems and enhance the public safety
service of each entity.
Section 6. The City of Edgewater wishes to avoid the cost of duplication relating to
radio/communication centers, equipment, consoles, computer equipment and
communication/dispatch personnel.
Section 7. The City of Edgewater wishes to participate with Southeast Volusia partners
(New Smyrna Beach, Port Orange and Oak Hill) to provide public safety service enhancements to
all residents of Edgewater and Southeast Volusia County.
Section 8. The City Council hereby authorizes the City Manager to join participating
cities in developing a program for regional dispatch services and recommendations for
implementation of the regional dispatch program.
Section 9. Edgewater City Council requests the following schedule be adopted related
to developing a plan for implementing the regional public safety dispatch system.
March 15, 2001 All participating entities adopt a common resolution supporting the
regional public safety dispatch system and authorizing the City
Manager and/or appropriate staff to participate in developing a
regional dispatch program.
June 15, 2001 Submit a report to respective commissions/councils defining the
regional dispatch program anticipated costs and adopt a schedule for
implementation.
October 1, 2001 Respective commissions/councils adopt an interlocal agreement
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(formally authorizing the regional publicZety dispatch program.
Section 10. All resolutions or parts of resolutions in conflict herewith be and same are
hereby repealed.
Section 11. This resolution shall take effect upon adoption.
AfterMotionby C....-.t.._yd—i .,2 andSecondby .0.4 ,
the vote on this resolution was as follows:
AYE NAY
Mayor Donald A. Schmidt
Councilman James P. Brown
Councilman Dennis A. Vincenzi
Councilwoman Harriet E. Rhodes
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Councilwoman Judy Lichter r
PASSED AND DULY ADOPTED this _�_ day offa,72001.
For the use and reliance only by the City of
Edgewater, Florida. Approved as to form and
legality by: Scott A. Cookson, Esquire
City Attorney
Foley & Lardner
CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF EDGEWATTER,R%FLORIDA
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Donald A. Schmidt
Mayor
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Robin L. Matusick
Legal Assistant
Approved by the City Council of the City of
Edgewater at a meeting held on this S
day of �e�.,� _ . 2001 under
Agenda ItemItem No. 66 A
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