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Date: 11-22-04
[tem/Subject: Resolve, Accepting and Appropriating $446,674 in U.S. Department nf
Justice Interoperable communications Technology Program Gram Funds
Responsible Department: Police
Commentary:
Earlier this year the Police Department was notified that, as one of the two largest metropolitan statistical
areas in the state, they were eligible ro apply for federal funding for the purpose of enhancing
Interoperable communication systems. This funding is part of the Office of Community Oriented Policing,
U.S. Department of Justice.
These funds will Initlate and complete phase one of a multi-year Interoperability project. This phase will
provide improvements to the communications infrastructure, including rhe Installation of additional
"repeaters and a "voting"system that tells a radio which repeater to sele¢. The plans for
interoperabllity Include coordination with other area governmental agencies such as the Penobscot
County Sheriffs Department, Penobscot Regional Dispatch Canter, the full-time municipal police
deparhnents of Shansi Hampden, Orono, Veade, Old Town and the University of Maine, and agencies of
Me State of Maine.
As a requirement of obtaining these grant funds, the Oty must provide a 25% local match, which will be
addressed as a separate item.
Department Head
ManageYSCommence
This has been reviewed by the Finance Committee, which recommentls approval. �
City Manager
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(TITLE.) Resolve, Accepting and Appropriating $448,674 in U.S. Department of
Justice Interoperable Communications Technology Program Grant Funds
Bythe GtyCound/oftheG'tyofBangor..-
BE IT RESOLVED that the amount of $448,674 in U.S. Department of Justice Interoperability
Communications Technology Program grant funds are hereby accepted and appropriated to
fund improvements in the current communication infrastructure.
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