Title
Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Texas Department of Public Safety for a Texas Statewide Interoperability Channel Plan (Fire Chief and Director of Information Technology)
Background:
This Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) establishes permissions and guidelines for use of interoperability or mutual aid radio channels by:
Local government jurisdictions and their associated emergency response agencies;
State agencies in Texas and their associated emergency response organizations;
Federal agency local units in Texas and their associated emergency response organizations,
Local agency units in Texas and their associated emergency response organizations to use
designated Federal interoperability channels, and;
Private sector emergency response organizations licensed or otherwise entitled to operate in the Public Safety Pool as defined in Federal Communication Commission (FCC) Rules, Part 90
(47CFR, subpart B, paragraphs 90.15-90.20).
It imposes certain protocols, procedures, and obligations upon jurisdictions hereby authorized to use state-licensed radio channels held by the Texas Department of Public Safety (TxDPS).
Execution of this agreement by state and local entities is authorized by Texas Government Code, Chapter 791 (local governments), Chapter 771 (state agencies), and Texas Government Code Chapter 421.096 (Interoperability of Radio Systems). This Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) authorizes use of state-licensed frequencies for the purpose of coordination between emergency response agencies and resources. Such coordination may occur during interagency operations, en route travel, or on-incident communications in accordance with an Incident Communications Plan. The Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) authorizes the use of certain radio frequencies by emergency response organizations as defined by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Emergency Communications Division and the Texas Department of Public Safety.
The City of League City is in compliance with the statewide interoperability plan however, as a formality the state is requiring a signed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to be in place.
Attachments:
1. Data Sheet
2. Proposed Resolution
3. Exhibit A - Texas Statewide Interoperability Channel Plan (TSICP)
4. Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)
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