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Radio Services Update

Radio Services Update. Presentation to Board of County Commissioners March 4, 2008. Presentation Outline. Overview of Radio System CIP Projects Radio Rebanding Radio System Future Next Steps. Orange County Radio Network - Last Update 12-18-07. Fire Station 20 (6 Chan)

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Radio Services Update

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  1. Radio Services Update Presentation to Board of County Commissioners March 4, 2008

  2. Presentation Outline • Overview of Radio System • CIP Projects • Radio Rebanding • Radio System Future • Next Steps

  3. Orange County Radio Network - Last Update 12-18-07 Fire Station 20 (6 Chan) IR Site 2 – 145’ Guyed 3200 Washington St. 6.3 Miles – 8 T1 Circuits Prime Site Tower, Site 1 Simulcast-300’ Self S. 6600 Amory Court Med 8 Xmit/Rcv Winter Park Site 4 5 Channel I.R. Address Here Consoles Maitland Site 6 4 Channel I.R. 361 Keller Rd. Consoles Corrections Site 7 10 Channel I.R. 3727 Vision Blvd. 1 Console Leased T1 Maitland Console In Apopka Apopka Tower Simulcast - 300’ Guyed 1111 N. Rock Springs Rd Med 8 Xmit/Rcv. Lynx Console T1 30 dhdg 523552.SB 14.5 Miles – 12 T1 Circuits Leased T1- T.W. 25/HCGS003375 Leased T1 T1 58 HCGS743787 Clarcona Tower Simulcast – 320’ Guyed UHF Fire Tones (453.7875) Med 7 Repeater 5640 Clarcona-Ocoee Rd. Ocoee Consoles Leased T1 8.62 Miles – 8 T1 Circuits 9.38 Miles – 1 DS3 Circuit Primary Microwave Path 11.9 Miles Winter Garden Tower (6 Chan) IR Site 3 – 142’ / Water Tower 171 E. Palmetto St. 8 T1 Circuits Future Bithlo Tower Simulcast – 287’ Self 916 N. State Road 13 6.29 Miles - 1 DS3 Circuit T 1 (95DHDA241235) 8 T1 circuits 19.49 Miles Protected Microwave Path 10.94 Miles – 1 DS3 Circuit 9.758 Miles – 1 DS3 Circuit W.G. Consoles OPH Tower Site 5 Simulcast 185 Self S. 100 S. Hughey Ave. Protected Microwave Path 18.3 Miles – 8 T1 Circuits 14.29 Miles – 1 DS3 Circuit Landfill Tower Simulcast 320’ Guyed UHF Fire Tones(453.1250) Med 82 Repeater 12100 Young Pine Rd. Fire Station 52 Tower Simulcast 240’ Guyed 4765 Sand Lake Rd. Taylor Creek Tower Simulcast -225’ Guyed 3364 Taylor Creek Rd Med 8 Rcv only Primary Microwave path 6.658 Miles 1 DS3 Circuit 1 T1 Circuit South Chase Tower Simulcast 428’ Guyed 13400 S. Orange Ave. Reedy Creek Tower Simulcast – 280’ Guyed 12400 Hartzog Rd. Med 8 xmit/rcv Convention Site 8 10 Channel I.R. 9800 I Drive

  4. FAST FACTS • Motorola system purchased in 1992 $19m. • 11,500+ Orange County owned/supported radios • 25 Bidirectional Amplifiers (BDAs) • 20,000+ radios “touching” the OC system • 50+ Agencies • 80+ Frequencies/400+ Talkgroups • 90+ Radio Dispatch Consoles (Owned by county, operated by municipalities)

  5. Orange County Radio Network and Clients • Orange County Agencies City of Orlando • Orange County Fire Rescue Town of Windermere • Orange County Sheriff Office Town of Eatonville • Orange County B.C.C. City of Ocoee • Emergency Medical Services City of Maitland • Ambulance Services City of Winter Park • OC Convention Center City of Winter Garden • City of Oakland • City of Edgewood Various Federal Agencies • Reedy Creek Surrounding Counties • OC Board of Education * LYNX Transit Authority * * Paying Clients (Lynx: $65,000 annually; School Board: $295,000 annually)

  6. Radio SystemOperation Orange County Simulcast Cell City of Maitland IR Site Serves all County and municipal system users

  7. Earlier Accomplishments • Radio coverage assessment completed by Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC)(2002): • Upgraded various radio system components; Epic Boards, Channel Banks, Antennas, grounding, microwave system. • Additional towers required.

  8. CIP Projects Now Underway • Northwest Orange County Tower • Bithlo Tower • West Orange County Tower

  9. New Northwest Tower • Replaces old Zellwood tower (Fire Station 20) • Broke Ground January 2008 • 200ft Intellirepeater site • Currently on schedule and under budget. • Completion Summer 2008

  10. New East Side Tower - Bithlo • Broke Ground January 2008 • 300ft, Full Simulcast site • Pre-used Equipment • Improves Northeast / UCF area coverage • Currently on schedule and under budget. • Completion Summer 2008

  11. Proposed West Orange Location • Orange County Services bldg, 475 Story Road, Ocoee • 280 feet, Intellirepeater site • Working with Administrative Services to obtain necessary approvals. • Complete fall 2008

  12. Radio Rebanding – aka The FCC Supertanker

  13. Radio Rebanding • August 2004 - FCC releases order to solve public safety radio interference • FCC appointed “Transition Administrator” to manage process and mediate disputes. • FCC Report and Order allows for “Comparable Facilities” - Licensees receive no gains in features/product. • The 3 R’s rule: Retune, Reprogram, Replace. • Sprint-Nextel responsible for all costs • All expenses heavily scrutinized, detailed justifications required.

  14. Radio Rebanding • September 2006 - Orange County issues RFP/signs agreements; • Televate - Engineering Services • Shulman, Rogers, Gandal, Pordy & Ecker P.A – Legal Counsel • May 2007 - Planning Agreement signed with Sprint/Nextel and the Transition Administrator • June 2007 - Signed Interlocal Agreements with Municipalities/Agencies for reimbursement

  15. Rebanding - Next Steps • Motorola Assessment of OC system due Apr 15, 2008 (60 days for Televate to review) • OC to submit cost estimate to Sprint-Nextel Jun 13, 2008 (30 days to negotiate, then mediation) • Shulman, Rogers, Gandal, Pordy & Ecker P.A filed Rebanding extension with FCC for Region including Orange County

  16. Rebanding - Next Steps • Sign Frequency Reconfiguration Agreement (FRA) with Sprint-Nextel Jul, 2008. • Select location to conduct installation and reprogramming. • Expect possible delay signing implementation Agreement With Motorola. • Start rebanding possibly November 2008.

  17. Radio System Future • Current system reaches end of life Dec, 2012 (Technical Support Stops) • System purchased 1992 for $19m • Certain components are obsolete now and manufacturer discontinued. • Technology and competition • Fourth Quarter Specials.

  18. Radio System Future Radio Systems Consultant RFP Released, Closed 2/21/08 RFP Phase 1: • Evaluate current system, technology and environment (County, State and City) • Perform User Needs Survey • Explore options and opportunities for partnership • Recommend new network design and coverage enhancements • Develop a seamless transition implementation plan

  19. Radio System Future Radio Systems Consultant RFP RFP Phase 2 (Optional): • Assist with developing new Radio System specifications. • Assist with vendor proposal evaluation. • Provide implementation oversight. • Participate in system testing and acceptance.

  20. MOTOROLA: Seminole Osceola Lake Orlando Reedy Creek Polk MA/COM: Brevard Volusia Indian River State of Florida SLERS system (FHP, UCF, FDLE, etc) Still a Two-Horse Race

  21. Seminole Lake Orlando Orange Osceola Polk Still a Two-Horse Race

  22. Next Steps • Bring three new towers online • Continue to work through Rebanding • Hire Radio System Consultant (RFP Pending) • Determine procurement method and timeframe for System replacement • Identify funding • Begin purchase of new Radio System • Complete Radio System by 2012

  23. Radio Services Update Questions?

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