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No.14643 06/27/08 pp/ts RES4LUT~ON N4. A RESOLI~TION AUTHORIZING THE MAYUR TO ENTER INTO A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE TEXA,S DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY REGARDING THE TEXAS INTEROPERABILITY CHANNEL PLAN WHEREAS, the ability of local government jurisdictions and associated response agencies to communicate effectively by radio is vital; and WHEREAS, in response to this need, the State of Texas has developed a plan to assist agencies maintain radio interoperability associated emergency response agencies and organizations; and WHEREAS, the ~'exas Interoperability Channel Plan, (TCIP), developed by TSIEC and included in this MOU, provides essential guidance for interoperable radio communications using VHF, UHF, 700 MHz, and ~00 MHz radio equipment for interagency coordination, en-route travel, or on-incident communications; and WHEREAS, this agreement authorizes the City of Port Arthur Fire and Police Departrnents to use mutual aid radio frequencies that are not owned by or routinely used, as , noted in the MOU in substantially the same form as attached hereto as Exhibit "A". NOVV, 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 Mayor is herein authorized to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding with State of Texas Department of Public Safety regarding the Texas Interoperability Channel Plan, in substantially the same form as attached hereto as Exhibit "A". pr14643 SECTION 3 That a copy of the caption of this Resolution be spread upon thej Minutes of the City Council. ~ ~ READ, ADOPTED, AND APPROVED on this, the day of , A.D. 2008, at a Meeting of the City of Port Arthur, Texas, by the following votes: AYES: Mayor ~ouncil Members NOES: MAYOR ATTEST: ;, Acting City Secretary APPROVED AS TQ FORM: . ~ City Attorney ~ d~ ~~ ~~~~ APPROVED FOR ADMINISTRATION: City Manager APPROVED AS T0 AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS: Finance Director pr14643 " '~ MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING ~ Texas Interoperability Channel Plan (TICP) Original issue, April 1, 2005 , Texas Department of Public Safety ~ And City of Port Arthur Purpose . This Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) establishes permissions and guide{ines for use of interoperability or mufual-aid radio channels by Local government jurisdictions and their associated emergency response agencies State agencies in Texas and their associated emergency response organizations. Federal agency locaf units in Texas and their associated emergency response organizations Private sector emergency response organizations licensed or otherwise entitled to operate in the Public Safe#y Pool as defined in Part 90 of the FCC Rules (47CFR subpart B paragraphs 90.15- ; 90.20). ~ It imposes cer#ain protocols, procedures, and obligations upon ,jurisdictions hereby authorized to use state-licensed radio channels held by the Texas Department of Public Safety (TxDPS). This agreement supersedes the MOU associated with the Immediate Radio Communicafions lnteroperability Plan (IRClP) of January, 2003. ~he fRC1P shall continue in force until this ~ agreernent is executed by the jurisdiction, or until December 31, 2005, whichever comes first. Authority Execu#ion of this agreement by state and Iocal entities is authorized by Texas Government Code Chapter 791 (local governments}, Chapter 771 (state agencies7, and Texas Governrnent Code Chapter 41_1.0~ 05 (Public Safety Radio Communications Council}. This MOU satisfies Federal Communications Cornmission Part 90 rules for extending license privileges to others by ~ a reemen#. Federal a encies are permitted access to interoperability channels as authorized by 9 g 47 GFR 2.102 ~c~ & 2.103 and Part 7.~12 of the NTlA Manual. Federal agencies may execute this MOU and shall adhere to #he attached guidelines. Applicability ~ Thi:s MOU authorizes the use of certain radio frequencies by ernergency response organizations as defined b Department of Homeland Securi#y (Office of Domestic Preparedness) and the Y Governor's Division of Emergency Management. Generally, this includes organizations in the following governmental disciplines: Emergency Management H~alth Care Public Safety Communica#ions Ernergency Medical Services - Law Enforcemen$ Hazardous Materials Public Health . Public Works ~ Transportation Fire Service Governrnental Administration This MOU auth~rizes use of state-Iicensed frequencies for the purpose of coordination between emergency response agencies and resources. Such coordination may occur during interagency operations, en-roufe travel, or on-incident communications in accordance with an Incident Communications Plan. Background The 77th Legislature, in an effort to provide for effective emerg~ncy radio communica#ions by state agencies, called for an Interagency Radio Work Group (IRWG) #o develop a state agency communications network. That group developed a preliminary plan that was accepted by the state IRWG and the Sheriffs Associatian of Texas on March 27, 2001. Subsequently, the IRWG determined that fhe state agency comrnunications network should be expanded to include all public safety agencies in the state. This was accomplished by IRWG's developmen# of the lmmediafe Radio Communications, Interoperabilify P1an (1RCIP) of January, 2003. The IRCIP addressed radio communications interoperability between state and local 'urisdictions using VHf wideband radio equipment fior dispatch, en-route, and on-incident l communications. Approximately 300 local government jurisdictions have accepted the IRC1P and submitted an executed Memorandum of Understanding to TxDPS. In response to a Federal Communications Commission requirement for establishment of state/regional advisory committees, the Texas Statewide Interoperability Executive Committee (TSIEC) was formally established as an advisory committee to TxDPS. The Texas Interoperability Channel ~lan, developed by TSIEC and included in this MOU, rovides essential guidance for interoperable radio communications using VHF, UHF, 700 MHz, p and 800 MHz radio equipment for interagency coordination, en-route travel, or on-incident communications. Understandings Texas Department of Public Safety will: Manage and maintain proper licenses for the use of the interoperability frequencies identified herein. Manage and maintain an accurate database of federal and state agencies and local government jurisdictions that have accepted and signed this MOU. Issue updates and revisions to the Texas lnteroperability Channel Plan contained herein upon requ~st by the Texas Statewide Interoperabi[ity Executive Committee (TSIEC) and the Executive Director of the Texas Department of Public Safety. Jurisdiction will: Participate in regiona~ communications planning (generally arranged by regional Council of Governments) that provides for regional radio communications interoperability. Manage use of the interoperability frequencies by its employeesr, en'suring compliance with the Texas Interoperability Channel Plan (T~CP) and federallstate/local Iaws, ordinances, and rules. ~1 Use the interoperabiiity frequencies authorized hereby for their intended purpose of coordination between emergency response agencies and resources. Such coordination may occur during interagency operations, en-route travel, or on-incident. Use the interoperability frequencies for operational and en-route communications in accordance with local and regional policies~and procedures. Use the interoperability frequencies for on-incident communications in accordance with the Incident Communications Plan established by the on-scene Incident Commander. ~ Prioriti:ze use of the interoperability frequencies: 1. Emergency or urgent operation involving imminent danger to life or property 2. Disaster or extreme emergency operation requiring extensive interoperability and inter-agency cornmunications. 3. Special event, generally of a pre-planned nature . 4. Joint training exercises 5. lnter-agency and en-route communications Implement radio communications procedures consistent with the National Incident Management System (NIMS} and Incident Command System (ICS) inciuding: Use "plain language" without 10-codes or agency-specific codesljargon. Use #he calling protocol: "Agency-Unit #, this is Agency-Unit #", rather than "Unit # to Unit #". , Examples: "Bryan EMS 1605, this is Tyler Fire 2102rr or "Inciden~ Command, fhis is DPS 505" Ensure that mobile, portable, and #emporary base radios intended for use by agency leadership (officers) are configured with the appropriate in-band interoperability frequencies as found in the TCIP. This means that, as a minimum, the interoperable frequencies would be added to the day-to-day frequencies used by that entity. Texas Law 1: analog wideband VHF coordination channel for mobile-to-mobile use by emergency personnel on a scene or incident Texas Law 2: analog wideband VHF calling channel for mobile-#o-base use by transient or en-rou#e emergency personnel Texas Law 3: National analog wideband VHF channel for coordination of Iaw enforcement activities ~ Texas Fire 1, Texas Fire 2, Texas Fire 3, analog wideband VHF frequencies primarily for fire service use or for use as dictated by Incident Commander on incidents : Texas Medical 1, analog wideband VHF frequency primarily for use by EMS agency personnel on incidents Texas Air 2, anafog wideband VHF frequency for air-to-ground use with state or federal aircraft only at direc#ion of lncident Commander on incidents. Ensure that approp~iate interoperability calling channels are monitored by communications operators at dispatch centers identified in a regional communications plan. As an example, , monitoring may include, ata minimum: Texas Law 2, analog wideband VHF calling channel (this channel, formerly designated "Interc~ty", is implemented at most dispatch points in Texas). This channei should be available until January 1, 2013. VCALL analog r~arrowband VHF calling channel, implemented not later than January 1, 2008, in accordance with regional interoperability plans developed by regional Councils of Government. Ensure that interoperability calling channels are monitored at the Incident Command Post on major incidents requiring significant aid frorn agencies beyond routine local interoperability. Monitoring shall include one or more of the fol(owing: Texas Law 2, analog wideband VHF calling channei VCALL, analog nar~owband VHF calling channel [implement by January 1, 2008] UCALL, analog narrowband UHF ~alling channel [implement by January 1, 2006] 7CALL, digital narrowband P25 700 MHz calling Channel (implement by January 1, 2008] 8CALL, analog national calling channel {implement by January ~, 2006~ Incident Command Post monitoring may be implemented using cross-band repeaters, communications operator console patching, or VHF~UHF/704/800 MHz fixed or mobile gateway: The parties mutually agree: Jurisdiction and TxDPS agree that their mutual interests will be furthered by continued coordination between the jurisdiction and the Texas Statewide Interoperability Executive Committee (TSIEC). Jurisdiction and TxDPS agree that this Memorandum of Understanding may be ca~celled ~at any time, by written notice to the other party, or by subsequent agreements. T#CP ~ncorporated in#o this MDU The attached Texas Interoperabilify Channel Plan (TICP--Original Issue March 25, 2005) is incor orated in#o this MOU in i#s entirety. The TICP may be revised by TSIEC and TxDPS from p time to time, and revisions will be provided to J~risdictions by TxDPS. Should Jurisdiction elect to withdraw from this MOU because of TICP revisions, notice shall be iven b mail to Texas Department of Public Safety, Box 4087, at#n: RF Unit, Austin TX 78773- g Y 0250. . ~ MOU Agreement ~ This Memorandum of Understanding was agreed to this day of , 2008. Return two copies of only this signature page to the address below. JURISDICTION , , Jurisdiction Name: City of Port Ar#hur ~ , . . Authorized Sig~nature~: ~ ~ ~~ ~ ~ Print Name: Delo~ris Prince ~ ~ ~ Titl~e: Mayor ~ ~ ~ ~ Jurisdiction Add~ress: P~.~O. Box 1089 ~~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~~ ~~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~Por~ Ar#hur, Texas 77641~ ~ - ~ ~ ~ ~ Phone: 409-983-8100 ~ ~ ~ e-mail: ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Number of mobi~le, ~portabl~e,~ andlor temporary~~~base radios to be operated~ under DPS ~ licenses: Mobile Portable Temporary Base-Mobile Relay 150 MHz UVideband 150 MHz Narrowband 450 MHz Narrowband 100MHz 56 800 MHz NPSPAC 87 132 11 This information is required by TxDPS as a condition of its licenses from the FCC.) ~ , TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY Authorized Signature: For the Executive Director Robert E. Pletcher Program Director, TxDPS RF Unit and Chairman, Texas Statewide Interoperability Executive Committee 5805 North Larnar, MSC 0259 Aus#in, Texas 78773-0250 Tel. 512-424-5307 FAX 512-424-5320 Robert. PletcherCa~txdps. state.tx. us (Exhibit "A")