TO: Board of County Commissioners
THROUGH: John A. Titkanich, Jr., County Administrator
David Johnson, Emergency Services Director
Kristin Daniels, Budget Director
FROM: Jennifer Hyde, Procurement Manager
DATE: March 26, 2025
SUBJECT: Approval of Funding Agreement and Grant Application for Next Generation 9-1-1- Core Services for PSAPs
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BACKGROUND
The Emergency Services District operates the County-wide 911 call taking network and systems, located at the Indian River County Sheriff’s Office, City of Sebastian, City of Vero Beach and at the Emergency Operations Center (EOC). These four locations make up the county’s Public Safety Answering Points (PSAPs). It is necessary to replace the current AT&T legacy 911 routing network and associated database with Next Generation 911 (NG-911) services, with this work previously approved by the Board.
The costs for implementation and the first year of service will be provided through a Next Generation Core Services (NGCS) and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Grant from the Florida Department of Management Services (DMS), as detailed in the attached State-Funded Agreement. Costs for years two through five will be provided through the Florida Emergency Communications Board (FECB) 911 State Grant.
ANALYSIS
The Board recently approved an agreement with INdigital to provide the necessary system and service. Staff is now presenting the first year funding agreement with the state, and a grant application to secure funding for years two through five.
BUDGETARY IMPACT
There is no budgetary impact, as funds were previously authorized by the Board on March 11, 2025.
PREVIOUS BOARD ACTIONS
On March 11, 2025 the Board approved an agreement with INdigital for delivery of the Next Generation 911 Core Services.
POTENTIAL FUTURE BOARD ACTIONS
N/A
STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT
N/A
OTHER PLAN ALIGNMENT
N/A
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends the Board approve the DMS Agreement for PSAP Upgrade Project, and the Florida Emergency Communications Board (FECB) 911 State Grant Application, and authorize the Chairman to execute both, after review and approval by the County Attorney as to form and legal sufficiency. Staff also requests the Board authorize the Emergency Services Director to execute any necessary documents related to the grant, after review and approval by the County Attorney as to form and legal sufficiency.
ATTACHMENTS
1. DMS Agreement for PSAP Upgrade
2. FECB 911 State Grant Application