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Joseph R. Grassie
City Manager
Richard L. Fosmoen,.Director
Planning Department
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October 12, 1977
"911" Emergency Telephone Number
The attached memorandum in conjunction with the previous memorandum from
Clark Merrill describe the increased cost to the City of Miami for the
installation of the "911". It is suggested that this item be placed on
the Commission Agenda for discussion and decision on October 26. The
impact on this year's budget and subsequent years' budgets is rather
significant and a full discussion with the City Commission should be
scheduled for the Committee of the Whole.
cc: Clark Merrill
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CITY OF MIAMI. FLORIDA
INTER•OFFICE MEMORANDUM
TO:
FROM:
Dick Fosmoen
Assistant City Manager
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ark Merrill
Administrative Assistant
to the City Manager
DATE
SUDJECT
October 7, 1977
PILE
"911" Emergency Telephone Number
RECERENGES•
ENCLOSURES•
Mack Gilstrap of the Southern Bell telephone Company informs me that
November 1, 1977, would be the deadline for the City to reaffirm our interest
in contributing to the implemention of the "911" Emergency Telephone System.
The reason for this deadline, is to provide the Telephone Company the
necessary time to order approximately $1 million in new equipment that will
be necessary to put this emergency system into operation by January 1979.
If such a commitment is not made at this time, and the order for new equip-
ment is delayed, the Telephone Company fears that there will be a six (6)
month delay in making the system operational.
The additional delay will be caused by other orders being placed, for the
"911 system" from other sections of the country. The result of such a delay
would place the starting date for "911" in the 3rd quarter of 1979. While
the number would be posted in the new telephone directory in 1979, the
Telephone Company feels that a large barage of telephone calls coming into the
system as a result of that publication could cause problems in the use of the
911.
Hialeah & Dade County have already made a commitment to proceed, we should
therefore, have this item placed on the October 26th agenda in order to re-
spond to the request of Southern Bell.
cc: Eric Wilson
CITY OF MIAMI. FLORID"
INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM
TO:
FROM:
Dick Fosmoen
Assistant
City Manager
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Clark Merrill
Assistant to the
City Manager
September 16, 1977
FILE•
S"BJEL7 Emergency "911" Telephone Cost Summary
RtFERENCFS
ENCLOSURE'S
0n September 13, 1977, I attended a meeting of the Dade League of Cities "911"
Committee meeting, where a discussion of how the Citys' and Metro would pro-
ceed with the implementation of the "911" system in the face of escalating
costs as reported by Southern Bell Telephone Company. I am enclosing a copy
of the minutes of the September 8th meeting called by Dade County which I did
not attend.
Essentially the implementation of the "911" emergency phone system depends
upon the unamious approval by each of five (5) Governmental agencies, Miami,
Miami Beach, Hialeah, Coral Gables&Dade County. If any one of these agencies
do not financially support their share of the system, "911" can NOT be imple-
mented with selective call routing.
I am also enclosing a copy of resolution No. 75-505, which in 1975 authorized
the City Manager to negotiate with Southern Bell Telephone for the implementa-
tion of the "911" emergency phone system, which at that time was mandated by
state law. The 1976 legislature removed that mandate subject to state funding
That funding has not materialized with the exception of $117,340, which we are
told can be made available from the Governor's funds. The Citys' proportionate
share of the state funds would be approximately 22, or $25,865. There is a
possibility that this may be increased.
As a result of the City Commissions' 1975 resolution, Ben Demby, former Director
of Communications, on December 18, 1975, wrote to Southern Bell Telephone Company
authorizing the Company to install the "911" system in Miami at an initial cost
of $19,071.50, at the recurring cost of S63,850.68 a year.
In July 1977, the installation cost for this system, was increased by 435`.. The
Southern Bell Telephone Company explains that the cost increase is needed to pro-
vide a computer system, and processors that would be programmed to provide the
selective call routing. This sv:ternwill be unique in the Country, because the
City boundary lines are not the same as the Southern Bell Telephone exchange
boundaries. The new equipment will also include the capability of identifying the
callers' telephone number, and later can be expanded to identify the callers
location. The new cost to the City is now set at $102,420.25 for our share of in-
stallation, and a yearly cost of $105,530.28 paid monthly. The attached Southern
Bell Telephone "911" emergency phone cost distribution sunmiary shows how the cost
will be shared within Dade County.
September 14, 1977
SBT 911 EMERGENCY PHONE COST DISTRIBUTION SUMMARY
Recurring Anticipated February 1979 r•
Installation Cost State Anticipated Total
__ y _ Cost* ___`_ _ Monthly ___ Yearly _ _ _Funds __ __ Payment _ Cost
Miami 102,420.25 8,794,19 105.530.28 25,865.26 207,950.53
Miami Beach 43,514.35 4,476.84 53, '2.03 10,946.65 97,236.43
Hialeah 33,320.54 3,891.54 46.692.48 8,352.26 80,019.02 7
Coral Gables 23,856.00 3,018.92 36,227.04 5,967.91 60,083.08 5':'•
•
Dade County 261,541.86 21,307.28 255,687.36 66,207.92 517,229.18 57'
Totals 464,653.00 41,488.77 497,865.24 117,340.00 962,518.24 100r
* Initial cost can be divided into 36 monthly payments
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Cost includes ANI (Automatic Number Identification). ALI (Automatic Location Identification)
can be added later at an additional monthly cost.
911 RECURRING COST INCREASE DISTRIBUTION
1975 1977
Cost Cost Increase
911 INSTALLATION COST INCREASE DISTRIBUTION
1975 1977
Cost Cost Increase
Miami 63,850,63 105,530.28 65;',
Miami Beach 33,156.22 53,722.08 627
Hialeah 28,347.00 46,693.48 65:'
Coral Gables 24,770.64 36,727.04 45.-,
Dade County 192,619.20 255,687.32 3r,
Totals 342,744.24 497,865.24 45.26
19,071.50
8,150.30
6,457.44
5,164.05
48,023.71
86,867.00
102,420.25 437'":
43,514.35 434"
33,320.54 416;
23,856.00 362"'
261,541.15 445"
464,653,00 435
CITY OF MIAMI. FLORID"
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INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM
TO:
FROM,
Dick Fosmoen
Assistant
City Manager
Clark Merrill
Assistant to the
City Manager
Dare
September 16, 1977
TILE
SuInEC' Emergency "911" Telephone Cost Summary
REFLRENCF5•
ENCLOSIJRFS
On September 13, 1977, I attended a meeting of the Dade League of Cities "911"
Committee meeting, where a discussion of how the Citys' and Metro would pro-
ceed with the implementation of the "911" system in the face of escalating
costs as reported by Southern Bell Telephone Company. I am enclosing a copy
of the minutes of the September 8th meeting called by Dade County which I did
not attend.
Essentially the implementation of the "911" emergency phone system depends
upon the unamious approval by each of five (5) Governmental agencies, Miami,
Miami Beach, Hialeah, Coral Gables ?Dade County. If any one of these agencies
do not financially support their share of the system, "911" can NOT be imple-
mented with selective call routing.
I am also enclosing a copy of resolution No. 75-505, which in 1975 authorized
the City f•lanager to negotiate with Southern Bell Telephone for the implementa-
tion of the "911" emergency phone system, which at that time was mandated by
state law. The 1976 legislature removed that mandate subject to state funding.
That funding has not materialized with the exception of $117,340, which we are
told can be made available from the Governor's funds. The Citys' proportionate
share of the state funds would be approximately 22, or $25,865. There is a
possibility that this may be increased.
As a result of the City Commissions' 1975 resolution, Ben Demby, former Director
of Communications, on December 18, 1975, wrote to Southern Bell Telephone Company
authorizing the Company to install the "911" system in Miami at an initial cost
of $19,071.50, at the recurring cost of $63,850.68 a year.
In July 1977, the installation cost for this system, was increased by 435The
Southern Bell Telephone Company explains that the cost increase is needed to pro-
vide a computer- system, and processors that would be programmed to provide the
selective call routing. This system will be unique in the Country, because the
City boundary lines are not the same as the Southern Bell Telephone exchange
boundaries. The new equipment will also include the capability of identifying the
callers' telephone number, and later can be expanded to identify the callers
location. The new cost to the City is now set at S102,420.25 for our share of in-
stallation, and a yearly cost of S105,530.28 paid monthly. The attached Southern
Bell Telephone "911" emergency phone cost distribution summary shows how the cost
will be shared within Dade County.
Emergency "911" Telephone Cost Summary
Southern Bell is asking each of the Cities and the County to place a firm
order for the "911" emergency phone system, by September 20, in order that
they may e pier the equipment that will be necessary to establish this system.
Their target date for having this system on line is January 15, 1979.
The total cost to the City of Miami, would be $207,950.53. The cost of in-
stallation, can be spread over a 36 month period after deducting the antici-
pated state contribution. The Citys' cost beginning February 1979, would be
approximately $11,000 per month, or a budget impact of about S90,000 for the
year 19713-79. Thereafter, the yearly cost would be approximately S132,000 a
year. After the installation cost has been paid, the monthly recurring cost
to the City will be S105,530.28 a year.
There are several sources other than the General Fund that may be available
to assist in funding the "911" system.
POSSIBLE SOURCE NUMBER 1. - The State of Florida has offered Dade County
5117,340 to implement the "911" emergency telephone system. The Citys' pro-
portionate share of that, would be S25,865 (221, State officials have suggest-
ed that it may be possible to increase that amount to $200,000,00.
The State legislature can be requested to provide additional funds in the next
state budget.
POSSIBLE SOURCE NUMBER 2. - LEAA Funds can be requested to pay cost of instal-
lation and a part of the recurring costs.
POSSIBLE SOURCE NUMBER 3. - The State legislature can be requested to pass a
state law requiring the Public Service Commission to include the total cost of
installing and operating the "911" emergency telephone system, in the tariff it
approves for each Telephone Company throughout the State of Florida. This would
distribute the cost of "911" evenly and equally to each telephone subscriber.
POSSIBLE SOURCE NUMBER 4. - Extend the Public Service tax by either State or
Local Legislation to include intrastate long distance toll calls, within the
taxable base. This would provide the City of Miami, more than enough revenue to
pay our share of the "911" emergency telephone system costs.
ACTION NEEDED
A resolution is needed authorizing the City Manager to enter into an agreement with
Southern Bell Telephone Company, based upon the cost they have submitted. This
should be done at the earliest possible time, recognizing that each of the other
participating governments must do the same before this project can succeed. We
have no assurance at this time, that the other participants will be able to move
quickly on this project.
I have prepared the attached resolution for your consideration and approval.
cc: Joseph R. Grassie
Joe Parades
Vince Grimm Major A. J. McLaughlin
Jack Platt
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September 144 1977
Agency
Miami
Miami Beach
Hialeah
Coral Gables
Dade County
Totals
SBT 911 EMERGENCY PHONE COST DISTRIBUTION SUMMARY
Installation
Cost*
Recurring Anticipated February 1979
Cost State Anticipated Total
Monthly Yearly __ _ Funds_ __ Payment Cost
8,794.19 105,530.28 25,865.26 207,950.53 227'
4,476.84. 53, '2.08 10,946.65 97,236.43 9',
3,891.54 46,698.48 8,352.26 80,019.02 77
3,018.92 36,227.04 5,967.91 60,083.08 5'7
261,541.86 21,307.28 255,687.36 66,207.92 517,229.18 571
464,653.00 41,488.77 497,865.24 117,340.00 962,518.24 100
102,420.25
43,514.35
33,320.54
23,856.00
* Initial cost can be divided into 36 monthly payments
Cost includes ANI (Automatic Number Identification). ALI (Automatic Location identification)
can be added later at an additional monthly cost.
911 RECURRING COST INCREASE DISTRIBUTION
1975---J197T__---------
Cost Cost Increase
911 INSTALLATION COST INCREASE DISTRIBUTION
1975 1977
Cost Cost Increase
Miami 63,850,63 105,530.28 65,0
Miami Beach 33,156.22 53,722.08 6r
Hialeah 28,347.00 46,698.48 657.
Coral Gables 24,770.64 36,727.04 451
Dade County 192,619.20 255,687.32 33%
Totals 342,744.24 497,865.24 45.26;
19,071.50 102,420.25 437`
8,150.30 43,514.35 4347,
6,457.44 33,320.54 416�
5,164.05 23,856.00 362
48,023.71 261,541.15 445''
86,867.00 464,653,00 4357