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Attachment 1 -Evacuation Study -Executive Summary 2. Emergency Communications Study The County's communication systems are based on old technology and have been causing increased problems in repair and maintenance. Emergency Management has been adopting changes to keep the systems operational. Many of the emergency response agencies in the County are interested in using newer technology in their vehicles, some of which is not compatible with the equipment in the Communications Center at New Hope Church Road. The County solicited proposals to perform an emergency communications study in phases. The first phase was a needs assessment based on the existing radio and computers systems used as part of the countywide public safety communication system. All agencies involved in public safety in the County were interviewed as part of the assessment to determine the operational problems they were experiencing. The Phase 1 report includes recommendations for short- term solutions to problems and identifies long-term measures that could be taken to improve the system. Staff will be prepared to explain those recommendations briefly and respond to elected officials' questions. The next step in pursuing emergency communications system enhancements will involve interviewing the agencies to determine the communication functions and capabilities they see as important in the future. A Phase 2 study would combine the results of the interviews and compare the desired functions with the available technology to design a system that would be able to meet the public safety demand for at least 10 years. Phase 2 has two separate parts - first, the system design, and second, the system purchase and implementation. Phase 2 has not been funded at this time and could be a joint venture between the County, Towns, and University. Attachment 2 -Executive Summary - CTA Communications Needs Assessment Report 3. School Merger Goal At their January 25, 2003 annual planning retreat, the BOCC discussed a proposal from Commissioner Carey to examine the implications of a potential merger of the two school systems. This topic has been discussed at several other Commissioner meetings since then, and the BOCC formally adopted a goal outlining the elements of analysis the Board would like to receive before ultimately deciding whether or not merger should be pursued. A staff report addressing those items that can be completed in that timeframe, and reflecting the collaborative efforts of County and school staffs, should be ready by early fall. Attachment 3 - 3/24/03 Approved BOCC Goal - "School Merger Implications" 4. School Adequate Public Facilities Ordinance (SAPFO) County staff will provide a brief update on the status of consideration by the various SAPFO partners and outstanding issues to be resolved. Attachment 4 -Student Projection Charts