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Mobile Command Post (MCP) Refurbishment - UNFUNDED

Overview
Debbie Carlisle, Technical Services Manager
Request Owner
Police
Department
Capital Equipment
Type

Description
The Mobile Command Post (MCP) was purchased in 2003 and is jointly owned by the police and re departments. The MCP provides a
location for incident commanders to utilize a secured space to carry out command functions during large scale or long-term events and
is used by negotiators during police incidents. Since being acquired, the only updates to the MCP are the replacement of the radios and
adding radios to the communications gateway and the purchase of a generator. Due to the on-board systems, this unit has a computer
operating Windows XP.
This request is for a complete technology update, the addition of two (2) slide-outs to increase the internal workspace, and
improvements to ooring, seating, insulation, emergency response equipment, and galley area. The technology update includes
replacement of the data rack, wiring and other related accessories related to the computers, monitors, television, telephone and satellite
systems to support current technology.
To allow for more effective monitoring capability, the following enhancements are also requested:
. Addition of a second mast-mounted camera to allow two different views of the incident or allow for simultaneous monitoring of
separate events.
. Addition of a tethered roof-mounted drone that will not require a license to operate and will offer unlimited ight time. The drone
will operate with the Axon camera system currently in use by the city. Licensing, warranty and cost for the addition of the Axon
camera equipment, warrant and licensing will span over a (5) year period.
Costs include an upfront cost for the refurbishment and modi cation of the MCP ($808,000.00), a 60-month warranty and licensing
subscription with Axon spanning from FY2026-2030 for the purchase, installation, training and continued annual service and
maintenance of a tethered drone ($84,263 paid over ve (5) years) and the purchase and installation of a satellite system ($7,190.00) to
provide uninterrupted service for phones, television, and other methods of communication. The satellite system will require ongoing
costs for continued service, support and maintenance beginning at $4,120.00 for the rst year, with an anticipated 5.0% increase for each
year thereafter.

Details
Replacement
New Purchase or Replacement

Consequences of Not Funding
Renovating and updating the current mobile command post is more cost-effective than the purchase of a replacement
which starts at a cost in excess of $2 million. The vehicle in its current condition will remain functional. However, the
antiquated technology has a high probability of failure as the computer platform is no longer supported, the
communications system is not robust enough to handle multiple users, and the workspace will not be adequate for
optimum functionality when monitoring city events or police incidents.

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