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l� The current system is also not ANSUTLA/EIAA -102 Phase 1 (P25) compliant and is not compatible with the state's VIPER. network Ihis drastically limits interoperability and would be a detriment in the event a disaster occurred that necessitated the use of mutual aid agencies external to the county. Person, Orange, and Chatham counties utilize various VHF and UHF frequencies within each county to provide communications for their Public Safety agencies Additionally, due to the disparity of frequencies amongst the counties, it will be extremely difficult to achieve interoperability beyond their counties the counties have historically provided strong mutual aid support between them and recognize the need for the interoperable communications equipment While Durham County and Orange County wish to participate in this COPS grant, Person and Chatham counties have indicated an inability to participate. Much discussion has taken place over recent years considering means of improving interoperability within the MSA However, budgetary constraints have prevented much improvement, especially in the more rural counties the counties seek COPS funding to enable the purchase of equipment that will enhance the mutual aid capabilities within and between the counties. the general scope of the improvements needed is as follows: Durham County: Provide 800 MHz mobile and portable radios for the Sheriff's Department to allow inter operability with all other Public Safety agencies in Durham County and adjacent counties Provide upgrade of existing consoles to provide for dispatching and interoperable patching via direct interconnection to the Durham 800 MHz trunked radio system utilizing microwave radio links for maximum reliability Iotal cost is $2,645,160 Orange County: Provide a modern radio dispatch console system consisting of seven console dispatch positions which will allow patching between the various agencies within the county and with units from neighboring counties who respond to calls for mutual aid, as well as provide interoperability between the 9 -1 -1 Center and incoming units. Provide a number of portable radio units, capable of operation on the various 800 NIHz systems in the area, for use by First Responders. Total cost is $1,353,160 Chatham County: not participating Person County: not participating Although two of the counties axe unable to participate due to budget restraints, this grant will make it possible for the participating counties to improve interoperability with them via console patching between the incompatible systems. Scope of work in this COPS Inter operability project: 1 Award of grant anticipated September, 2005 2. Procurement and purchasing process begins October 1, 2005 3 Equipment delivered by January 31, 2006 4. Installation of equipment completed by May 30, 2006 5. Training users on use of equipment begins June 1, 2006. 6 User training completed by July 30, 2006. 7 Review and evaluation of project conducted in August 2006 3 of 9 Durham, NC MSA Interoperability Expansion Project FY 2005 COPS Interoperable Communications Technology Program