Radio Services Update Radio Services Update Presentation to Board of County Commissioners March 4, 2008

Presentation Outline Overview of Radio System CIP Projects Radio Rebanding Radio System Future Next Steps

Orange County Radio Network - Last Update Apopka Tower Simulcast - 300’ Guyed 1111 N. Rock Springs Rd Med 8 Xmit/Rcv. Taylor Creek Tower Simulcast -225’ Guyed 3364 Taylor Creek Rd Med 8 Rcv only South Chase Tower Simulcast 428’ Guyed S. Orange Ave. Primary Microwave path Protected Microwave Path Prime Site Tower, Site 1 Simulcast-300’ Self S Amory Court Med 8 Xmit/Rcv Future Bithlo Tower Simulcast – 287’ Self 916 N. State Road 13 Reedy Creek Tower Simulcast – 280’ Guyed Hartzog Rd. Med 8 xmit/rcv Fire Station 52 Tower Simulcast 240’ Guyed 4765 Sand Lake Rd. Landfill Tower Simulcast 320’ Guyed UHF Fire Tones( ) Med 82 Repeater Young Pine Rd. OPH Tower Site 5 Simulcast 185 Self S. 100 S. Hughey Ave. Clarcona Tower Simulcast – 320’ Guyed UHF Fire Tones ( ) Med 7 Repeater 5640 Clarcona-Ocoee Rd. 8 T1 circuits Miles 1 DS3 Circuit Miles Miles – 1 DS3 Circuit Miles – 1 DS3 Circuit10.94 Miles – 1 DS3 Circuit 18.3 Miles – 8 T1 Circuits 8.62 Miles – 8 T1 Circuits 6.3 Miles – 8 T1 Circuits 14.5 Miles – 12 T1 Circuits 9.38 Miles – 1 DS3 Circuit Primary Microwave Path 6.29 Miles - 1 DS3 Circuit Convention Site 8 10 Channel I.R I Drive 1 T1 Circuit Corrections Site 7 10 Channel I.R Vision Blvd. 1 Console Winter Park Site 4 5 Channel I.R. Address Here Consoles Maitland Site 6 4 Channel I.R. 361 Keller Rd. Consoles Ocoee Consoles Leased T1 8 T1 Circuits Lynx Console T1 58 HCGS W.G. Consoles Fire Station 20 (6 Chan) IR Site 2 – 145’ Guyed 3200 Washington St. Winter Garden Tower (6 Chan) IR Site 3 – 142’ / Water Tower 171 E. Palmetto St. Leased T1 Maitland Console In Apopka Leased T Miles T 1 (95DHDA241235) Leased T1- T.W. 25/HCGS T1 30 dhdg SB

FAST FACTS Motorola system purchased in 1992 $19m. 11,500+ Orange County owned/supported radios 25 Bidirectional Amplifiers (BDAs) 20,000+ radios “touching” the OC system 50+ Agencies 80+ Frequencies/400+ Talkgroups 90+ Radio Dispatch Consoles (Owned by county, operated by municipalities)

Orange County Radio Network and Clients Orange County AgenciesCity of Orlando –Orange County Fire Rescue Town of Windermere –Orange County Sheriff Office Town of Eatonville –Orange County B.C.C. City of Ocoee Emergency Medical ServicesCity of Maitland Ambulance ServicesCity of Winter Park OC Convention CenterCity of Winter Garden City of Oakland City of EdgewoodVarious Federal Agencies Reedy CreekSurrounding Counties OC Board of Education *LYNX Transit Authority * * Paying Clients (Lynx: $65,000 annually; School Board: $295,000 annually)

City of Maitland IR Site Orange County Simulcast Cell Serves all County and municipal system users Radio System Operation

Earlier Accomplishments Radio coverage assessment completed by Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC)(2002): Upgraded various radio system components; Epic Boards, Channel Banks, Antennas, grounding, microwave system. Additional towers required.

CIP Projects Now Underway Northwest Orange County Tower Bithlo Tower West Orange County Tower

New Northwest Tower Replaces old Zellwood tower (Fire Station 20) Broke Ground January ft Intellirepeater site Currently on schedule and under budget. Completion Summer 2008

New East Side Tower - Bithlo Broke Ground January ft, Full Simulcast site Pre-used Equipment Improves Northeast / UCF area coverage Currently on schedule and under budget. Completion Summer 2008

Proposed West Orange Location Orange County Services bldg, 475 Story Road, Ocoee 280 feet, Intellirepeater site Working with Administrative Services to obtain necessary approvals. Complete fall 2008

Radio Rebanding – aka The FCC Supertanker

Radio Rebanding August FCC releases order to solve public safety radio interference FCC appointed “Transition Administrator” to manage process and mediate disputes. FCC Report and Order allows for “Comparable Facilities” - Licensees receive no gains in features/product. The 3 R’s rule: Retune, Reprogram, Replace. Sprint-Nextel responsible for all costs All expenses heavily scrutinized, detailed justifications required.

Radio Rebanding September Orange County issues RFP/signs agreements; Televate - Engineering Services Shulman, Rogers, Gandal, Pordy & Ecker P.A – Legal Counsel May Planning Agreement signed with Sprint/Nextel and the Transition Administrator June Signed Interlocal Agreements with Municipalities/Agencies for reimbursement

Rebanding - Next Steps Motorola Assessment of OC system due Apr 15, 2008 (60 days for Televate to review) OC to submit cost estimate to Sprint-Nextel Jun 13, 2008 (30 days to negotiate, then mediation) Shulman, Rogers, Gandal, Pordy & Ecker P.A filed Rebanding extension with FCC for Region including Orange County

Rebanding - Next Steps Sign Frequency Reconfiguration Agreement (FRA) with Sprint-Nextel Jul, Select location to conduct installation and reprogramming. Expect possible delay signing implementation Agreement With Motorola. Start rebanding possibly November 2008.

–Current system reaches end of life Dec, 2012 (Technical Support Stops) –System purchased 1992 for $19m –Certain components are obsolete now and manufacturer discontinued. –Technology and competition –Fourth Quarter Specials. Radio System Future

Radio Systems Consultant RFP Released, Closed 2/21/08 RFP Phase 1: Evaluate current system, technology and environment (County, State and City) Perform User Needs Survey Explore options and opportunities for partnership Recommend new network design and coverage enhancements Develop a seamless transition implementation plan Radio System Future

Radio Systems Consultant RFP RFP Phase 2 (Optional): Assist with developing new Radio System specifications. Assist with vendor proposal evaluation. Provide implementation oversight. Participate in system testing and acceptance. Radio System Future

Still a Two-Horse Race MOTOROLA: Seminole Osceola Lake Orlando Reedy Creek Polk MA/COM: Brevard Volusia Indian River State of Florida SLERS system (FHP, UCF, FDLE, etc)

Still a Two-Horse Race Seminole Orange Osceola Polk Lake Orlando

Next Steps Bring three new towers online Continue to work through Rebanding Hire Radio System Consultant (RFP Pending) Determine procurement method and timeframe for System replacement Identify funding Begin purchase of new Radio System Complete Radio System by 2012

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