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CALGARY REGIONAL PARTNERSHIP

CALGARY REGIONAL PARTNERSHIP. Emergency Response Enhancement Team Regional Emergency Communications Network Report April 2004. Project Overview. Design a regional emergency services voice communications network within the geographic boundaries of the CRP

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CALGARY REGIONAL PARTNERSHIP

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  1. CALGARY REGIONAL PARTNERSHIP Emergency Response Enhancement Team Regional Emergency Communications Network Report April 2004

  2. Project Overview • Design a regional emergency services voice communications network within the geographic boundaries of the CRP • Provide region wide inter-operability for voice communications between all user groups and communications centers within the CRP

  3. Process • RFP developed and released • Nov. 2003 – Contract awarded – IP Plus Calgary • User group consultation • Analysis of existing systems across the region • Report and recommendation development

  4. Scope of Project • Review of current communication systems • Identify & review specific areas of concern • Review alternative communications mediums and applicability • Develop recommendations to achieve desired outcomes • Develop preliminary budgetary costing models • Develop RFP/RFQ for public tender

  5. OPTIONS IDENTIFIED • Option #1 Two system simulcast • MD of Foothills – VHF • MD of Rocky View – UHF Partial expansion of Calgary Trunked system (3 new sites)

  6. OPTIONS IDENTIFIED • Option #2 Complete expansion of Calgary Trunked system to provide additional coverage to all of the MD of Foothills and MD of Rocky View

  7. Option #1 2 system simulcast + Calgary Expansion • Connection of existing systems • All partners within CRP use Simulcast systems • Partial expansion of existing Calgary system

  8. Option #1 - Advantages • Uses existing end user equipment • Less expensive • Good rural coverage • Programming changes will integrate existing systems • Partial expansion to existing Calgary trunked system – improves coverage

  9. Option #1 - Challenges • Three systems requiring connection through Communication Centers. Required only during multi-agency response • Relatively low capacity for other non-emergency user group expansion

  10. Option #2 Complete expansion of existing Calgary Smartzone trunked system • Covers all initial partners in CRP • Ideal solution but expensive

  11. Option #2 - Advantages • Seamless coverage • One radio system across region • Availability for other municipal departments, agencies to share system • High capacity • Existing infrastructure – City of Calgary

  12. Option #2 - Challenges • System & end user equipment is expensive • Existing Calgary infrastructure will need to be upgraded • Single supply source only • Written confirmation from City of Calgary confirming participation is required

  13. RECOMMENDATION In order to achieve the goal of seamless inter-operability between all emergency services within the geographic area of the Calgary Regional Partnership, we respectfully recommend – Complete Expansion of the City of Calgary Smart Zone Trunked system (Option #2)

  14. RECOMMENDATION (Cont.) • CRP (or a municipal partner) owns and manages network – may be contractually outsourced • Individual municipality retains responsibility for purchase and maintenance of ongoing end-user equipment

  15. Pricing Models • Smartzone Trunking System $ 12,000,000 includes upgrade to Calgary infrastructure • Includes 5 year budget for ongoing system maintenance • Two System Simulcast System + Calgary Expansion $ 6,000,000 • First step in 5 to 10 year transition to a single region-wide trunked radio system • Budgetary estimates only

  16. Pricing Models • Pricing for both options include: • Hardware and Software Costs • Allowance for end-user equipment replacement • Repeater site lease costs • 5 years ongoing support and maintenance

  17. NOTE Neither option includes Canmore/MD of Bighorn – existing infrastructure is currently capable of limited connectivity through Calgary and Foothills Comm. Centers

  18. Next Steps • Approval from CRP to proceed with detailed costing from Motorola • Find $$$ to build system • $300,000 “committed” from Muni Affairs • Explore Funding Sources through • Federal/Provincial programs • Consider developing as a P3

  19. Next Steps • Final approval from CRP & member municipalities • Obtain radio frequency allocation from Industry Canada • Due to project magnitude – a phased approach is not practical (# of users/size of area)

  20. THANK YOU • Questions • Comments • Discussion

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