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INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM
Date: May 23, 2017
To: The Honorable Mayor and City Council
Through: Brian McDougal, City Manager
From: Patrick Melvin, Chief of Police
RE: Proposed Resolution#19769
Introduction:
The intent of this Agenda Item is to seek the City Council's approval for the City Manager to
transfer ownership of two (2) Zetron Console chassis and accessories to the Orange County
Emergency Services District#2.
Background:
The Port Arthur Police and Fire Department retain ownership of two (2) Zetron Console
chassis and accessories that have not been in use for over ten years. This equipment was
previously in use as part of the police and fire dispatch center; however, were upgraded over
ten years ago. Said equipment has been in storage since being taken out of service. The
Orange County E.S.D. #2 currently utilizes these consoles and the addition of this equipment
will further enhance their interoperable capabilities with the region, including Port Arthur, as
mutual aid assets.
Budget Impact:
This request will have no budgetary impact as the equipment is no longer in use.
Recommendation:
It is recommended that City Council approve the City Manager to to transfer ownership of two
(2) Zetron Console chassis and accessories to the Orange County Emergency Services District
#2 as discussed and/or outline above.
"Remember,we are here to serve the Citizens of Port Arthur"
P.O.Box 1089 X Port Arthur,Texas 77641-1089 X 409.983.8101 X FAX 409.982.6743
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The information provided is for informational purposes only. Therefore, no action is necessary
at this time.
"Remember,we are here to serve the Citizens of Port Arthur"
P.O.Box 1089 X Port Arthur,Texas 77641-1089 X 409.983.8101 X FAX 409.982.6743
P.R. No. 19769
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RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
TRANSFER OWNERSHIP OF TWO (2) ZETRON CONSOLE CHASSIS
AND ACCESSORIES TO ORANGE COUNTY EMERGENCY SERVICES
DISTRICT #2 (OCESD #2) .
WHEREAS, the Police and Fire dispatch center currently
retains ownership of two (2) Zetron Console chassis and
accessories that have been out of service for over ten (10)
years; and
WHEREAS, the Orange County Emergency Services District #2
currently utilizes the Zetron Console system as part of their
radio systems; and
WHEREAS, the transfer of ownership of said equipment to
the OCESD #2 would enhance their interoperable communication
capabilities with the region as part of mutual aid assets .
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PORT ARTHUR:
Section 1. That the facts and opinions in the preamble
are true and correct .
Section 2 . That the City Council authorizes the City
Manager to transfer ownership of two (2) Zetron Console
chassis and accessories to Orange County Emergency Services
District #2 .
Section 3 . That a copy of the Resolution shall be spread
upon the Minutes of the City Council .
READ, ADOPTED AND APPROVED on this day of
A.D. , 2017, at a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the
City of Port Arthur, Texas, by the following vote :
AYES:
Mayor:
Councilmembers :
NOES :
Derrick Freeman, Mayor
ATTEST:
Sherri Bellard, City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Val Tizeno, ity Attorney
APPROVED FOR ADMINISTRATION:
Brian McDougal, City Manager
Patrick Melvin, Police Chief
Larry Richard, Fire Chief