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5 <br /> R 19. Following the installation of recently purchased Communications Center software <br /> and the training of in-house personnel; organize and provide informational meetings to <br /> emergency service system members, particularly Fire Departments and Law <br /> Enforcement, with regards to the system's capabilities and the information that will be <br /> available to them for their use. <br /> OSSI Software has been purchased and the 12 month installation process has started. The <br /> Workgroup recommends that the 911 Users Group be resurrected to meet at least 6 times per <br /> year and provide input for the 911 Communications installation and setup of the OSSI system. <br /> R 20. From the Workgroup: <br /> The Workgroup recommends that Page Track software, currently in use by the Fire <br /> Departments, be incorporated into the OSSI system if possible and utilized by 911 <br /> Communications. If Page Track remains a standalone system, it is recommended that 911 <br /> Communications use the system to support OSSI when possible. <br /> FINANCIAL IMPACT: The Workgroup recommends funding $414,500 as outlined in the <br /> recommendations background in the current fiscal year and incorporate the remaining <br /> recommendations into the Fiscal Year 2013-14 Annual Budget & CIP process. <br /> RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends that the Board receive the <br /> implementation strategy from the Emergency Services Workgroup regarding recommendations <br /> included in the Comprehensive Assessment of Emergency Medical Services & <br /> 911/Communications Center Operations Study, approve Budget Amendment#4-C for$414,500 <br /> in the current fiscal year, and incorporate the recommendations into the Budget & Capital <br /> Investment Plan (CIP) process for Fiscal Year 2013-14. <br />