1747 - Resolution - Supporting Cencom and Advocating LevyRESOLUTION NO. 1747 ✓
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF PORT ORCHARD,
WASHINGTON, SUPPORTING KITSAP COUNTY CENTRAL
COMMUNICATIONS (CENCOM) BY ADVOCATING THE
PLACEMENT OF A COUNTYWIDE EXCESS LEVY MEASURE ON
THE SEPTEMBER 17, 1996 PRIMARY ELECTION BALLOT
TO SECURE FUNDING IN THE AMOUNT OF $18,400,00
FOR THE 800 MHz RADIO AND MICROWAVE NETWORK AND
THE MOBILE COMPUTER TERMINAL SYSTEM AND
CONSTRUCTION OF A REPLACEMENT 9-1-1 DISPATCH
FACILITY.
WHEREAS, the City of Port Orchard is a member organization of the
consolidated countywide 9-1-1 Emergency and Public Safety Dispatch Center known
as Kitsap County Central Communications (CENCOM); and,
WHEREAS, the City of Port Orchard is also a voting member of the
CENCOM Policy Board by Interlocal Agreement; and
WHEREAS, the CENCOM Policy Board has determined it is imperative
to the safety and well being of the citizens of Kitsap County to implement a
countywide 800 MHz Radio and Microwave Network and Mobile Computer Terminal
System for public safety and government operations as soon as possible; and,
WHEREAS, it has been determined that the existing emergency radio
communication system within Kitsap County is functionally obsolete, lacks the
capacity to efficiently manage daily public safety operations and is unable to
accommodate predicted future growth; -and,
WHEREAS, The Policy Board further determined the need to replace
the existing consolidated Emergency Communications (9-1-1) Dispatch facility
which is functionally obsolete, inadequate in size, unable to accommodate
predicted future growth, does not satisfy current standard practices for
connection between structural elements, in some cases does not meet current
building code requirements and is at risk of substantial structural damage and/or
partial collapse during an earthquake.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT ORCHARD DOES
HEREBY RESOLVE THAT:
The City Council does hereby unanimously approve and confirm their
support for the placement of a countywide excess levy measure on the September
17, 1996 Primary Election Ballot to secure funding in the amount of $18,400,000
for the 800 MHz Radio and Microwave Network, and the Mobile Computer Terminal
System, and construction of a replacement 9-1-1 Dispatch Facility.
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PASSED by the City Council of the City of Port Orchard, SIGNED by
the Mayor and attested by the Clerk in authentication of such passage this 22nd
day of July, 1996.
LESLIE J: WEATHERILL, MAYOR
ATTEST:
Patricia Parks, City Clerk