Title
Authorize the Chief Information Officer to execute a Memorandum of Understanding between San Luis Obispo County and Monterey County, for the installation and long-term maintenance of a leased commercial communications circuit ("T1") line supporting County radio traffic from Piedras Blancas to route through the San Luis Obispo Radio Vault as requested by both counties.
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors:
Authorize the Chief Information Officer to execute a Memorandum of Understanding between San Luis Obispo County and Monterey County, for the installation and long-term maintenance of a leased commercial communications circuit ("T1") line supporting County radio traffic from Piedras Blancas to route through the San Luis Obispo Radio Vault as requested by both counties.
SUMMARY:
Radio communications on Monterey County's southern border of the Big Sur coastline has been extremely challenging due to the geography and distance from the Salinas radio system hub. With the installation of two-way radio technology at the Piedras Blancas Light Station, and in cooperation with San Louis Obispo County (SLO), this problem can finally be overcome. This cooperative agreement will allow Monterey County to lease a commercial communication line to be installed in the SLO County radio vault and connecting to the Monterey County radio system completing the project.
DISCUSSION:
The Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between San Luis Obispo County (SLO) and Monterey County clarifies that Monterey County will provide a T1 communication link from 168 West Alisal, Salinas CA 93901 to 976 Osos St. San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. SLO County will provide network connectivity from the T1 line at 976 Osos St. San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 to Piedras Blancas Light House at no cost to Monterey County. The purpose of this MOU is to provide for a more formalized cooperation on a regional basis with respect to public radio safety between SLO and Monterey County. ...
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