Agenda 01/14/2025 Item #16F 2 (Interlocal Agreement between BCC and NCFC for the use of Mobility VPNs)1/14/2025
Item # 16.F.2
ID# 2024-1282
Executive Summary
Recommendation to approve an Interlocal Agreement between the Board of County Commissioners and North Collier
Fire Control and Rescue District for the use of Mobility VPNs.
OBJECTIVE: Establish an Interlocal Agreement between the Board and North Collier Fire Control and Rescue District
for using Mobility VPNS to optimize connections, providing security and mobile productivity by maintaining
connectivity with the Collier County Dispatch system.
CONSIDERATIONS: A reliable connection with the Collier County Dispatch system is critical for the timely delivery
of services and the safety of first responders. Connectivity throughout the county varies as responders move in and out
of wireless coverage areas and various networks. Access to VPN and, as a result, reliable connectivity is critical to
selecting the closest, most appropriate resource and exchanging information between the field and the dispatch center.
FISCAL IMPACT: The cost of the cradle point hardware and startup software is not anticipated to exceed $30,000.
Funding for this project was budgeted and is available within EMS Operating fund (4050). This is a one-time cost and
no recurring costs are anticipated.
GROWTH MANAGEMENT IMPACT: This action has no Growth Management impact.
LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS: This item is approved as to form and legality and requires a majority vote for approval.
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RECOMMENDATIONS: The Board of County Commissioners approve the Interlocal Agreement between the Board
of County Commissioners and North Collier Fire Control and Rescue District for the use of Mobility VPNs.
PREPARED BY: Bruce Gastineau, Chief, Collier County EMS
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Interlocal Agreement NCFD mobility VPN
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