Agenda

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City Council Regular Meeting

Meeting Date:

12/19/2023

BACKGROUND

Opticom Emergency Vehicle Preemption, or EVP for those in the industry, helps to get first responders on the scene faster and safer. Police, fire, and EMS agencies use the Opticom system to better and faster navigate through traffic and intersections when responding to calls through the use of traffic signal preemption devices. For almost 60 years, Opticom traffic preemption solutions have been the industry leader and standard by providing total assurance and comprehensive, innovative emergency response solutions.

EVP technology has evolved throughout the decades to ensure even faster response times for emergency response agencies, as seconds truly count when it comes to a 9-1-1 call. From infrared and GPS technologies to newer, Cloud-based models with more integrations than ever, agencies have continued to trust Opticom with their EVP needs.

GOAL

Emergency vehicle preemption aims to ensure first responders arrive at their destination as quickly and safely as possible.

COMMUNITY BENEFIT

Emergency vehicle preemption correlates directly to our strategic plan by enhancing life safety for our fire responders and the citizens who share the road with our large apparatus. Emergency vehicle preemption allows our fire responders to arrive at a fire and medical emergency more expediently by providing safe passage through intersections.

SUMMARY OF RECOMMENDED ACTION

City staff recommend the contract with Global Traffic Technologies to increase the safety of the responding units and the general public.

FISCAL IMPACT

Cost not to exceed $33,795 per fiscal year. This money was budgeted for in the FY 2024 budget process and is already a part of the Fire Department budget.

RECOMMENDATION

Recommend approval of Resolution 23-R-130.

Attachments
Resolution 23-R-130