TO: Honorable Mayor & Members of the North Port Commission
FROM: A. Jerome Fletcher II, ICMA-CM, MPA, City Manager
TITLE: Approve the Interlocal Agreement Between the City of North Port, Florida, and the School Board of Sarasota County, Florida, for Law Enforcement Dispatch Services and Related Communications Services.
Recommended Action
Approve the Interlocal Agreement between the City of North Port, Florida, and the School Board of Sarasota County, Florida, for Law Enforcement Dispatch Services and Related Communications Services.
Background Information
The Interlocal Agreement between the City of North Port, Florida, and the School Board of Sarasota County, Florida, for Law Enforcement Dispatch Services and Related Communications Services is a renewal of an existing Agreement that defines the respective responsibilities and liabilities of both the North Port Police Department (NPPD) and School Board of Sarasota County School Police.
The Public Safety Communications Center (PSCC) is a function of the North Port Police Department that provides consolidated emergency communications services. The PSCC shall provide all law enforcement dispatch services to the School Police. Specific data connections and interfaces are the responsibility of the School Police. The School Board will design and fund the interfaces and the NPPD will provide technical assistance to ensure compatibility. All NPPD dispatch protocols shall be developed by the School Police.
The NPPD will have full and final control and authority over all decisions related to personnel, operations, accreditation, or certification issues concerning the PSCC.
There is no cost to either party for this Agreement. This Agreement shall commence upon the effective date and shall automatically renew on an annual basis unless it is terminated by either party.
The Interlocal Agreement between the City of North Port, Florida, and the School Board of Sarasota County, Florida, for Law Enforcement Dispatch Services and Related Communications Services has been reviewed by the City Attorney and is legally approved as to form.
Strategic Plan
Maintain the adopted level of health and public safety services.
Financial Impact
Not applicable.
Procurement
Not applicable.
Attachments:
1. Proposed Interlocal Agreement Between the City of North Port, Florida and the School Board of Sarasota County, Florida for Law Enforcement Dispatch Services and Related Communications Services.
2. Previously approved Interlocal Agreement Between the City of North Port, Florida and the School Board of Sarasota County, Florida for Law Enforcement Dispatch Services and Related Communications Services.
Prepared by: Brian Gregory, Police Captain
Department Director: Todd R. Garrison, Chief of Police