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2 <br /> • Orange Middle School <br /> • Partnership Academy <br /> • Pathways Elementary School <br /> • Seawell Elementary School <br /> • Smith Middle School <br /> Procurement is through the North Carolina State Contract #22437-725G. <br /> FINANCIAL IMPACT: The County will be responsible for the initial purchase and installation for <br /> each school, estimated to be around $3 million total. Funding was approved in the FY 2023-33 <br /> Capital Investment Plan. <br /> Once installed, each district will become responsible for the annual maintenance/replacement of <br /> the systems, estimated to be approximately $48,000 annually per district. The County's <br /> Emergency Services Department will manage the procurement and installation phases. <br /> SOCIAL JUSTICE IMPACT: The following Orange County Social Justice Goals are applicable <br /> to this project. <br /> • GOAL: CREATE A SAFE COMMUNITY <br /> The reduction of risks from vehicle/traffic accidents, childhood and senior injuries, gang <br /> activity, substance abuse and domestic violence. <br /> Improving reception of public safety communications within K-12 public schools can improve <br /> communication, response, and coordination during emergencies, thus creating a safer <br /> environment for all. <br /> • GOAL: ESTABLISH SUSTAINABLE AND EQUITABLE LAND-USE AND <br /> ENVIRONMENTAL POLICIES <br /> The fair treatment and meaningful involvement of people of all races, cultures, incomes <br /> and educational levels with respect to the development and enforcement of environmental <br /> laws, regulations, policies, and decisions. Fair treatment means that no group of people <br /> should bear a disproportionate share of the negative environmental consequences <br /> resulting from industrial, governmental and commercial operations or policies. <br /> By installing the BDA systems, the overall count of new towers is lowered significantly. The <br /> installation of new vertical telecommunications towers would likely result in land disruption, <br /> negative environmental consequences, and disproportionate impacts on the community. <br /> ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT: There is no Orange County Environmental Responsibility Goal <br /> impact associated with this item. <br /> RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends that the Board approve and authorize the <br /> County Manager to sign the attached Motorola Solutions, Inc. contract, with addendum, and any <br /> necessary amendments. <br />