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5 • Altamahaw Site: 1 channel • Mebane Site: 2 channels. OSSI — CAD Replacement Since 1992 Orange County has utilized a Computer Aided Dispatch system from Logysis, the current vendor. The system is outdated, unable to meet current demands and should be replaced in order to accommodate system needs. OSSI has a complete package that will provide a more robust and efficient system with needed modules already interfaced. The system supports data sharing between agencies and across jurisdictions; improves employee productivity by simplifying repetitive tasks; and delivers real-time information across the entire Emergency Services spectrum including law enforcement, fire and EMS. OSSI is offering a five-year payment plan which includes equal payments over the five years with 0% interest. The proposal includes a turnkey hardware, software and services solution and can be funded by 9-1-1 funds contingent upon the approval of the NC 9-1-1 Board. 800 MHz Radios Portable and mobile radios within the Emergency Services Department have or will be reaching seven-years of age. The projected useful life of these radios is seven years. Replacement is necessary to ensure reliability for emergency responders. The Manager's Recommended Capital Investment Plan (CIP) included the purchase of all radios and the Emergency Services Workgroup is recommending that the replacement of radios be phased over the next five years. The County started purchasing new 800 MHz radios in 2004, and the Fiscal Year 2012-13 Recommended Budget includes funding to replace these original radios plus sufficient radios for new staff and to begin to replenish the disaster radio cache. The addition of 4.5 Emergency Medical Services (EMS) units and 15 positions has diminished the disaster radio cache. Every field employee must have a portable radio to ensure safe field operations. It is important to establish standard features and specifications for 800 MHz radios (portables and mobiles) to ensure system reliability, and optimal integration with new platforms (P25) which will be placed in service by the North Carolina State Highway PatroINIPER starting in 2013. It is critical that units purchased be standardized to ensure integration, reliability and reduce potential for field failure. The Emergency Services Workgroup has reviewed the Capital Investment Plan and makes the following recommendations to the Board of County Commissioners: 2012-13 Manager's Recommendation Workgroup Recommendation CIP Viper Radio System Additional Channels on Existing Towers $543,750 $543,750 Communications OSSI-CAD Replacement $128,000 $128,000 800 MHz Radios $620,000 $164,000 FINANCIAL IMPACT: The Workgroup's recommendation for the VIPER Radio System and OSSI-CAD Replacement does not necessitate any change from the Manager's Recommended