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187 <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 />