RESOLUTION NO. 132 of 2009 DATED: June 23, 2009

WHEREAS, the Montgomery County Sheriff has indicated that there is a need to establish standardization for E-911 PSAP control equipment that supports the Sheriff’s Communication Center, and

WHEREAS, the Sheriff has identified the following reasons for such standardization:

·   Familiarity with Plant/CML equipment by existing Sheriff’s Office staff
·   Compatibility with existing Emergitech computer assisted dispatch software
·   Ability to continue a redundant system with Fulton County Sheriff’s Office
·   Track record of reliability with existing Plant/CML controller equipment
·   Capability to handle future Next Generation 911 (NG 911) systems

, and

WHEREAS, General Municipal Law, Section 103, subdivision 5, permits a governing body, acting by vote of at least three-fifths of its total membership, to standardize purchases for a particular type or kind of equipment, material or supplies,

RESOLVED, that the Board of Supervisors hereby determines that there is a need to standardize the Montgomery County Sheriff E-911 PSAP controller equipment with Plant/CML telephone controller system products for reason of economy and efficiency.

RESOLUTION ADOPTED with Aye(1772).  Supervisor Stagliano was absent. (6/23/2009)