The Corporation of The Town of Penetanguishene
Finance & Corporate Services Section Report
COMMITTEE: Finance & Corporate Services Section
COMMITTEE CHAIR: Councillor Daryl O’Shea
SUBJECT: 2011 Capital Budget Radio and Pager Upgrades,
Fire Department
RECOMMENDATION
That Finance and Corporate Services Section recommends to Council that the report on
2011 Capital Budget Radio & Pager Upgrades for the Fire Department be received;
And that the Fire Chief be authorized to order the new radios and pagers from Point to
Point Communications for the cost of $87,989.71 (tax included).
INTRODUCTION
The replacement of the Fire Department’s radio and pagers has been forecast for
replacement in the 2011 Capital Budget.
ANALYSIS
The Fire Department began the process by first reviewing and comparing the
technology available for use within the fire service. The Fire Department looked at
Motorola and Kenwood systems. As well, the Fire Department looked at current
systems and equipment used by our mutual aid partners.
After the review and presentations, the Fire Department has chosen the Motorola Turbo
System as the best suited for its needs and operations.
The Fire Department contacted Motorola and asked Motorola to have three (3) dealers
quote on the radio equipment required.
The three (3) quotes have been received and are as follows:
Mobile Communications Services $97,443.29 (tax included)
Glentel Communications $92,409.14 (tax included)
Point to Point Communications $87,989.71 (tax included)
All prices include delivery, installation, programming, training, and a five-year (5)
warranty.
Point to Point Communications has been in the communications business for a number
of years and currently services the Fire Department’s communications equipment.
Point to Point has always provided great products and excellent service.
The Corporation of The Town of Penetanguishene
Finance & Corporate Services Section Report
BUDGETARY IMPLICATIONS
There is $85,000.00 allocated in the 2011 Capital Budget for the project, and with the
Town’s rebate on the H.S.T., the project will cost $79,237.71.
Point to Point pricing $87,989.71 (tax included)
Town’s H.S.T. Rebate $ 8,752.00
Final Cost $79,237.71
With approval of this project, there will be approximately $5,763.00 in savings. These
finds will remain in the Capital Plan for the Fire Department and may be allocated or
used to help finance another project.
RISK MANAGEMENT
The replacement of the Fire Department’s radio system will provide the fire fighters with
an up-to-date communications system and will help deal with the current
communications dead radio areas in the Town.
JOINT URBAN NODE
Midland Fire Department has already upgraded their truck and portable radios to the
Motorola Turbo, therefore the radios would be compatible for the two (2) departments.
SUSTAINABILITY
N/A
STRATEGIC GOALS & OBJECTIVES
It is a strategic goal of the Town to maintain and enhance its infrastructure and
equipment.
Prepared by: P. Ryan, Fire Chief
Reviewed by: E.J. Rath, C.A.O.
FCS Meeting Date: May 24, 2011
Council Meeting Date: June 8, 2011
Electronic File Location: S:\Fire Department\Section Items\2011 Section Items\Capital
Budget Radio & Pager Upgrades PFD 2011.05.24.docx