HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 3165 Authorize submittal of grant application for 9-1-1
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COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 3165
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF BOZEMAN,
MONTANA, ENDORSING GALLATIN COUNTY'S APPLICATION FOR A
GRANT THROUGH THE TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND INFORMATION
INFRASTRUCTURE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (TIIAP) FOR ACQUISITION OF
EQUIPMENT FOR THE JOINT 9-1-1 COMMUNICATIONS CENTER.
WHEREAS, the City of Bozeman and Gallatin County recognize the importance of
cooperating in law enforcement and emergency services, to ensure the health and safety of
the residents in the entire county; and
WHEREAS, the City of Bozeman and Gallatin County have created a joint 9-1-1
communications dispatch and records center; and
WHEREAS, this joint 9-1-1 communications center has resulted in enhanced services
to the residents of Gallatin County, in a more efficient and cost-effective manner; and
WHEREAS, the joint 9-1-1 communications center is responsible for dispatch of all
emergency services, including police, fire and ambulance; and
WHEREAS, the joint 9-1-1 communications center is proposed to be the 9-1-1 Public
Safety Answering Point serving not only the City of Bozeman and Gallatin County, but also
the City of Belgrade, Town of Manhattan, City of Three Forks and Town of West
Yellowstone; and
WHEREAS, the importance of a fully integrated 9-1-1 communications system is
recognized, to ensure optimum operation of the center; and
WHEREAS, the Gallatin County Commission is applying for grant funding under the
Telecommunications and Information Infrastructure Assistance Program (TIIAP); and
WHEREAS, the City Commission of the City of Bozeman recognizes this application
is a significant opportunity for funding of the 9-1-1 Public Safety Answering Point, as
recommended by the 9-1-1 Task Force.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Commission of the City of
Bozeman, Montana, that it endorses the application to the United States Department of
Commerce and, as a sub-awardee, pledges to comply with the requirements of the TIIAP
Program as well as applicable State laws, regulations and administrative procedures.
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PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Commission of the City of Bozeman, Montana,
at a regular session thereof held on the 17th day of March 1997.
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DON E. STUECK, Mayor
ATTEST:
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ROBIN L. SULLIVAN
Clerk of the Commission
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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