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Resolution Board of Ramsey County Commissioners ented By Commissioner Haigh Lrtion: Date June 24, 2003 No. 2003 -210 Budgeting and Accounting Mary Karcz, County Manager's Office Page 2 of 3 • Technical plans that are consistent with the plan developed and approved by the county in which the entity is located (Sub- Section 6.4 4.1.c); and • Plans that have been approved by the county's governing body (Sub- Section 6.4 4.1.c); and • Applications for Radio Board grant funds ratified by the governing board of a county (Sub- Section 6.4 5.1); and o The 800MHz frequencies have been allocated across the state by counties; and WHEREAS, Financial assistance to local governments may be an important concern if the County proceeds with developing a subsystem because local entities will have to replace equipment, train staff and incur other expenses; and WHEREAS, At the current time, federal and state funds for interoperable communication systems are increasing due to the importance of reliable, interoperable communication systems for homeland security and general public safety; and WHEREAS, The time between the County becoming aware of an opportunity and the deadline for responding is often brief and there is no time to bring an application to the Board for approval before the deadline; and WHEREAS, The County Board has encouraged staff to pursue non - property tax financing opportunities; and WHEREAS, On Friday, June 13, 2003, the Ramsey County Manager became aware of the possibility of being nominated by Governor Pawlenty to receive an application for the US Department of Homeland Security's FY2003 Interoperable Communications Equipment Grant Program; and ,MSEY COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS YEA NAY r Bennett ...igh 1 [cDonough f I Ortega ;toria Reinhardt Rettman i 'iessner OTHER Jim McDonough, Chair (Continued) By Bonnie C. Jackelen Chief Clerk - County Board