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January 5, 2010 (Work Session) Page 17 63 The Positron Viper system provides the ability to run the three PSAPs off the two existing Vipers. The 911 trunks are terminated at the viper and the calls are distributed based on their ESN number to the appropriate PSAP. If the Cabarrus 911 center positions experienced a failure the Kannapolis and Concord positions would have the ability to answer the 911 calls normally routed to Cabarrus. This system will also benefit if there is a high volume incident in a particular ESN. The higher volume of calls would have the ability to roll over to the other PSAPs. The specific scenarios will be cover in inter-local agreements between the PSAPs of Cabarrus County, City of Concord, and the City of Kannapolis. The North Carolina 911 board has requested that the specifics be outline in writing. Finally, this project does not conflict with idea of consolidation but ensures the three centers continue to standardize on like equipment. The positions that would be purchased would be required if center consolidation was to move forward. This proposal and the project upon its completion provides for a geographically dispersed PSAP. In response to questions from the Board, Lieutenant Gilleland advised PSAP is an acronym for "Public Safety Answering Point" (911 centers). Mr. Shanley advised the request is for approval ~to utilize 911 funds to fund positions in Concord and Kannapolis. In response to questions from the Board relating to the positions, Mr. Shanley clarified that the additional positions are in terms of technology (a computer and electronic telephone system). In response to questions from the Board whether the back-up system will strengthen and expand for county growth, Lieutenant Gilleland advised the primary reason is for backup and for the County to have common equipment with the cities in order to provide more efficient operations. Mr. Shanley illustrated if there is rollover activity due to high call volume in a specific section of the county, the PSAPs can backup each other. A discussion ensued regarding the County's accessibility to the hardware (positions) given that the equipment will be purchased by the County but will 'be located at a facility not owned by the County. Mr. Shanley advised Lieutenant Gilleland is working on a back-up plan. Lieutenant Gilleland informed an agreement is being devised with the two municipalities (Concord and Kannapolis) for ways to access the equipment and a back-up plan will be submitted in writing. Given this information, Chairman White questioned how the County could protect the Sheriff's Department to ensure the Sheriff's Department's immediate access to the equipment should services shut down at the Governmental Center. In response to questions from the Board, Lieutenant Gilleland stated he spoke with Concord and Kannapolis and if an entity wants out of the PSAP system to operate independently, a notice must be submitted in writing. Mr. Shanley advised the intent is for the equipment to belong to the County. Chairman White spoke briefly about the benefits of the collaborative PSAP operation. He noted the drawbacks of independent operations and stated independent PSAPs would not provide a better service than what is proposed with the new equipment. Vice Chairman Poole questioned whether the request for providing the expansion is contingent upon the agreement between the two municipalities. John Day, County Manager, stated it is anticipated there will be interlocal agreements drafted for the Board's approval. Mike Downs, Deputy County Manager, stated the request is twofold: first, to utilize funds for the system expansion; and secondly, to present the State with a plan for its approval for the funds to be expended on the cities since the County is the primary PSAP. UPON MOTION of Vice Chairman Poole, seconded by Commissioner Privette and unanimously carried, the Board voted to place the Request to Use 911 Funds for Expansion of Cabarrus County 911 System on the January 19, 2010 Agenda as a Consent item, including with conditions of the interlocal agreements. BOC - Request to Increase Rabies Vaccination for Dogs and Cats Administered During Countywide Rabies Clinic Chairman White stated he received an email relating to the request and consulted with John Day, County Manager and Commissioner Carruth who is the