AGENDA CAPTION:
Title
Consider approval of Resolution 2024-153R, approving an Interlocal Agreement between Guadalupe County and the city for joint funding of the Zorn Public Safety Radio Communication project in the amount of $760,000.00 funded by the city; authorizing the City Manager, or her designee, to execute the contract on behalf of the city; and declaring an effective date.
Body
LCRA will upgrade existing 10-Channel Multicast site at San Marcos Radio site to a 10-Channel Simulcast site.
* Utilize existing Infrastructure, including Shelter, Generator, Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS), and Antenna System
* Structural Assessment of San Marcos Radio Site
* Stage LCRA Emergency Communications Unit (ECU Mobile site) at San Marcos Radio Site during channel upgrade
* Install a 10-Channel Simulcast site and Antenna System at the Zorn Radio site
o Co-locate equipment on LCRA 320' tower being constructed at this location to support LCRA critical needs
o Microwave addition between Zorn Radio site and San Marcos Radio site for increased transport redundancy and security
o Utilize existing LCRA Shelter and Generator
o Frequency Coordination
* Pricing is contingent upon the City of San Marcos providing fiber between the San Marcos Radio site and the Hays County CECC.
o If this fiber is not in place by December 31, 2024, LCRA will add a Microwave addition between the San Marcos Radio site and McCarty Lane Substation for increased transport redundancy and security.
o If LCRA installs the Microwave addition in lieu of fiber to be provided by the City of San Marcos, LCRA will invoice an additional $140,000 for the Microwave addition.
Meeting date: August 20, 2024
Department: Fire
Amount & Source of Funding
Funds Required: $760,000
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Prior Council Action: None
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