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A resolution approving an intergovernmental agreement between the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County (“Metro”), the Electric Power Board of the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County (“NES”), and the United States Marshals Service (“USMS”) for access to the 800-MHZ radio communications system for emergency radio service.
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WHEREAS, Metro and NES jointly own and operate an emergency radio dispatch and response system utilizing 800-MHZ radio frequencies licensed by the Federal Communications Commission (“the System”); and,
WHEREAS, USMS, a bureau within the United States Department of Justice, performs certain public safety functions; and,
WHEREAS, USMS wishes to have access to the System; and,
WHEREAS, BL2015-1130 approved an intergovernmental agreement granting USMS access to the System that expired on June 30, 2024; and,
WHEREAS, Metro, NES, and the USMS have agreed upon the terms of another intergovernmental agreement, attached hereto and incorporated herein, that grants USMS access to the System and extends the term of the agreement to June 30, 2034; and,
WHEREAS, the Metropolitan Government Emergency Radio Management Committee has approved the USMS’ request; and,
WHEREAS, Tennessee Code Annotated Section 12-9-104 provides that intergovernmental agreements may be approved by resolution of the Metropolitan Council.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE METROPOLITAN GOVERNMENT OF NASHVILLE AND DAVIDSON COUNTY:
Section 1: That the intergovernmental agreement between the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, the Electric Power Board of the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, and the United States Marshals Service, attached hereto and incorporated herein, is hereby approved and the Mayor is hereby authorized to execute same.
Section 2: That this resolution shall take effect after its passage, the welfare of the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County requiring it.
Agenda Analysis
Analysis
This resolution approves an intergovernmental agreement between the Metropolitan Government, the Electric Power Board (“NES”), and the United States Marshals Service (“USMS”) for access to the 800-MHZ radio communications system for emergency radio service.
The Metropolitan Government and NES jointly own and operate the emergency radio dispatch and radio response system utilizing 800 MHz radio frequencies licensed by the Federal Communications Commission (“the System”). The System was jointly funded by Metro and NES, with Metro now maintaining the System and NES contributing funds to help pay for its maintenance. A prior intergovernmental agreement granting USMS access to the System expired on June 30, 2024.
Pursuant to the terms of the agreement, Metro and NES will provide access to the System to USMS. USMS will pay for access to the System, usage, and all other services provided as billed on a monthly basis. USMS will pay the costs, including personnel, for any maintenance that Metro performs on USMS-owned radio equipment and vehicles.
The term of the agreement takes effect upon approval of the Council and extends through June 30, 2034, unless terminated earlier. The parties to the agreement may terminate the agreement upon 90 days written notice.
The Council has previously approved similar agreements with several other governmental and private entities.
Fiscal Note: U.S. Marshals Service (USMS) will pay Metro for system access, usage and all other services monthly using external user rates determined and revised annually by Metro’s Office of Management and Budget. USMS will also pay for purchase of any new subscriber units and the costs of any maintenance that Metro performs on radio equipment and vehicles.