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CBIRS Request 1685
 
Community Budget Issue Requests - Tracking Id #1685
Wireless Computer System for EOC
 
Requester: J. W. Dickson, Chair Organization: Escambia County Board of County Commissioners
 
Project Title: Wireless Computer System for EOC Date Submitted 1/14/2005 3:08:09 PM
 
Sponsors: Peaden
 
Statewide Interest:
There are over 80 public safety agencies in Escambia County. During last summer's hurricane season and the catastrophic impact by the direct landfall of Hurricane Ivan, the need for an improved communication between various agencies for the benefit of public safety became evident.
 
Recipient: Public Safety Department - Escambia County   Contact: Janice Kilgore  
  6575 N "W" Street   Contact Phone: (850) 471-6411  
  Pensacola 32505   Contact email: Janice_Kilgore@co.escambia.fl.us
 
Counties: Escambia
 
Gov't Entity: Yes Private Organization (Profit/Not for Profit):  
 
Project Description:
This project request is for funding for complete wireless computer system to include web access in the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) at the new Public Safety Building. This will allow better access for all EOC support agencies to their "primary" computer systems and networks.
 
Is this a project related to 2004 hurricane damage? Yes
Have you applied for financial assistance from FEMA? No
 
Measurable Outcome Anticipated:
Provide seamless and timely computer access to critical data to all public safety agencies in Escambia County.
 
Amount requested from the State for this project this year: $80,000
 
Total cost of the project: $80,000
 
Request has been made to fund: Construction
 
What type of match exists for this project? None
  Cash Amount $  
 
Was this project previously funded by the state?   No
 
Is future-year funding likely to be requested?   No
 
Was this project included in an Agency's Budget Request?   No
 
Was this project included in the Governor's Recommended Budget? No
 
Is there a documented need for this project? Yes
  Documentation: Post Hurricane Ivan After Action Report
 
Was this project request heard before a publicly noticed meeting of a body of elected officials (municipal, county, or state)?   Yes
  Hearing Body: Escambia County Board of County Commissioners
  Hearing Meeting Date: 11/09/2004
 
Is this a water project as described in Section 403.885, Laws of Florida?   No