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Findings and Recommendations
2 findings
Dispatch consolidation would result in more cost-effective and efficient emergency response and should be implemented throughout Santa Clara County. The City agrees.
Related Recommendations (1)
Jurisdictions which maintain their own dispatching centers – Campbell, Gilroy, Los Altos, Los Gatos, Milpitas, Monte Sereno, Morgan Hill, Mountain View, Palo Alto, San Jose, the City of Santa Clara, and Sunnyvale – and all jurisdictions which use Santa Clara County Communications for dispatch—Cupertino, Los Altos Hills, and Saratoga—should consolidate dispatch with neighboring jurisdictions and, where appropriate, should issue RFPs to do so. The City will implement the recommendation to the extent practicable given that the City does not operate a police or fire department. The Santa Clara County Sheriff's Department providing police services to the City and the independent fire districts serving City residents already have consolidated operations with neighboring jurisdictions. The City will urge those organizations to consider further consolidation subject to terms and conditions that maintain effective dispatch operations for existing residents and businesses served by the consolidated dispatch operations. This action will be completed
Radio equipment has not been standardized and impedes effective countywide communication and emergency dispatch. The City agrees.
Related Recommendations (1)
Jurisdictions which maintain their own dispatching centers – Campbell, Gilroy, Los Altos, Los Gatos, Milpitas, Monte Sereno, Morgan Hill, Mountain View, Palo Alto, San Jose, the City of Santa Clara, and Sunnyvale; all jurisdictions which use Santa Clara County Communications for dispatch—Cupertino, Los Altos Hills, and Saratoga; the Santa Clara County Sheriff's Office; and Santa Clara County, should continue to work with the Silicon Valley Regional Interoperability Association to achieve countywide standardization of radio technology. The recommendation has been implemented. The City Manager and Mayor worked with the Santa Clara County/Cities Managers' Association to have the Silicon Valley Regional Interoperability Association formalized as a joint powers agency to provide stability of long term service and to facilitate coordination and resource sharing among member agencies. The City Manager serves as one of the Board Members of the Silicon Valley Regional Interoperability Association. Thank you for your consideration of this response. Harney a. Kity nowaiu A. Millei Mayor, City of Saratoga Cc: Members of the Saratoga City Council City Manager City Attorney
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