07/26/2016 Resolutions 2016-183RESOLUTION 2016-183
WHEREAS, through an Interlocal Agreement, the City of Grand Island and the
County of Hall operate a j oint 911 /Emergency Operations Center utilizing facilities currently located
in the basement of Grand Island City Hall; and
WHEREAS, due to physical hazards affecting City Hall it is prudent to develop and
have in operational readiness both a primary and a secondary 911/Emergency Operations Center
facility in order to better ensure the provision of emergency services in times of natural and other
disasters and events that would interrupt 911/Emergency Communications at a single site; and
WHEREAS, the development of a new, primary 911/Emergency Operations Center at
and upon City property at the location of Fire Station #1 would reduce development cost of a new
center and would enable the City to provide additional training facilities needed by the City's Fire
Department by co-location and shared use of resources by both departments; and
WHEREAS, the estimated $3.1 million cost to develop, design, construct and equip a
new, primary 911/Emergency Operations Center can be financed with the issuance of bonds to be
paid from revenue derived from an additional2% occupation tax on telecommunications providers
within the City.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that City staff inembers are authorized and
directed to proceed with such action as necessary for the planning, development, and construction of
a new, primary 911/Emergency Operations Center at the site of Fire Station #1.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, July 26, 2016.
Attest:
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RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Jerem L. Jens n, o
Approved as to Form �
July 25, 2016 tt ity rney