HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolutions 2003 (5) RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING BIDS FOR DIGITAL MICROWAVE BACKBONE
RADIO SYSTEM
Resolution No. 5 C -2663)
St. Croix County, Wisconsin
WHEREAS, St. Croix County owns and operates a microwave backbone radio system
which links radio transmitters and receivers at six locations throughout the County; and
WHEREAS, the links are necessary to enable 911 dispatchers to communicate by radio
with law enforcement agencies, fire departments and emergency medical services (EMS)
agencies within the County; and
WHEREAS, the existing microwave backbone radio system uses analog technology;
analog equipment is no longer manufactured and it is becoming increasingly difficult to obtain
replacement parts; and
WHEREAS, replacement of the existing analog equipment with digital equipment was
scheduled to be done in 2004 -2005 under the County's Capital Outlay Plan; and
WHEREAS, replacement of the existing analog equipment needs to be completed in
2003; and
WHEREAS, the cost of replacement is approximately $1.6 million; and
WHEREAS, the Finance Committee was presented the concept of moving up
replacement of the analog microwave equipment during 2003 budget reviews in September,
2002 and suggested that the project be funded by a loan rather than a levy item.
THEREFORE, be it resolved by the St. Croix County Board of Supervisors that the
Emergency Management and Communications Committee is authorized to solicit bids for the
replacement of the analog microwave backbone radio system with a digital microwave backbone
radio system in 2003; and
FURTHER, be it resolved that the Emergency Management and Communication
Committee review the bids and make a report and recommendation to this Board so it can take
final action on the proposal.
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Offered by the Emergency Management and Communications Committee on January
, 2003.
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Duly adopted by the St. Croix County Board of Supervisors 1/21/03
Cindy Cam :bell, County Clerk
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