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• Altamahaw Site: I channel <br /> • Mebane Site: 2 channels. <br /> OSSI—CAD Replacement <br /> Since 1992 Orange County has utilized a Computer Aided Dispatch system from Logysis, the <br /> current vendor. The system is outdated, unable to meet current demands and should be <br /> replaced in order to accommodate system needs. OSSI has a complete package that will <br /> provide a more robust and efficient system with needed modules already interfaced. The <br /> system supports data sharing between agencies and across jurisdictions; improves employee <br /> productivity by simplifying repetitive tasks; and delivers real-time information across the entire <br /> Emergency Services spectrum including law enforcement, fire and EMS. OSSI is offering a <br /> five-year payment plan which includes equal payments over the five years with 0% interest. <br /> The proposal includes a turnkey hardware, software and services solution and can be funded <br /> by 9-1-1 funds contingent upon the approval of the NC 9-1-1 Board. <br /> $00 MHz Radios <br /> Portable and mobile radios within the Emergency Services Department have or will be reaching <br /> seven-years of age. The projected useful life of these radios is seven years. Replacement is <br /> necessary to ensure reliability for emergency responders. The Manager's Recommended <br /> Capital Investment Plan (CIP) included the purchase of all radios and the Emergency Services <br /> Workgroup is recommending that the replacement of radios be phased over the next five years. <br /> The County started purchasing new 800 MHz radios in 2004, and the Fiscal Year 2012-13 <br /> Recommended Budget includes funding to replace these original radios plus sufficient radios <br /> for new staff and to begin to replenish the disaster radio cache. The addition of 4.5 Emergency <br /> Medical Services (EMS) units and 15 positions has diminished the disaster radio cache. Every <br /> field employee must have a portable radio to ensure safe field operations. It is important to <br /> establish standard features and specifications for 800 MHz radios (portables and mobiles) to <br /> ensure system reliability, and optimal integration with new platforms (P25) which will be placed <br /> in service by the North Carolina State Highway PatroWIPER starting in 2013. It is critical that <br /> units purchased be standardized to ensure integration, reliability and reduce potential for field <br /> failure. <br /> The Emergency Services Workgroup has reviewed the Capital Investment Plan and makes the <br /> following recommendations to the Board of County Commissioners: <br /> 2012-13 Manager's Recommendation Workgroup Recommendation <br /> CIP <br /> Viper Radio System <br /> Additional Channels <br /> on Existing Towers $543,750 $543,750 <br /> Communications <br /> OSSI-CAD <br /> Replacement $128,000 $128,000 <br /> 800 MHz Radios $620,000 $164,000 <br /> FINANCIAL IMPACT: The Workgroup's recommendation for the VIPER Radio System and <br /> OSSI-CAD Replacement does not necessitate any change from the Manager's Recommended <br />