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REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION education CITY COUNCIL June 3, 1996 MEETING DATE TITLE RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING FINANCING THE CITY'S SHARE OF..800MHZ RECOMMENDED ACTION CLERK qF. E CgUW%USE ONLY Approved J u As Reaornmended (� mended (see Minutes) i nance on 1 st Reading Ordinance on 2nd Reading JU N 17 implementing Resolution Ei set Public Hewing For Continued to: �. i �__..' 1. Adopt a resolution authorizing the execution of a joint exercise of powers agreement creating the Countywide Public Financing Authority; 2. Adopt a resolution approving the financing proceedings for the City's share of the Countywide 800 Megahertz Communication System, approving the issuance of revenue bonds by the Countywide Public Financing Authority for such purpose, and approving related documents and official actions; 3. Adopt an ordinance approving the public leaseback of certain facilities with the Countywide Public Financing Authority. DISCUSSION Currently, the City of Santa Ana, Orange County cities, and the County of Orange utilize an 18-channel 460 megahertz (MHz) Law Enforcement Communication System. The system, which has been in service for 23 years, is insufficient to meet the growing demands of the County and Orange County cities. As a result, a new.81- channel, 800MHz system is proposed. The new system purchase will be composed of transmitting sites, dispatch consoles, and related field equipment for all participating agencies. On September 19, 1995, the County authorized the purchase of an 800MHz Communication System from Motorola Communications and Electronics, Inc. Since then the County has executed the 800MHz Joint Operating Agreement with each participating agency. The City Council adopted the City's agreement on February 20, 1996. G-S- M3 0207 M.