Special Notice / Hearing: None__
Vote Required: Majority
To: Honorable Board of Supervisors
From: Natasha Claire-Espino, Director of Public Safety Communications
Subject: Agreement with the San Mateo Transit District and the Peninsula Corridor Joint Powers Board for the provision of Public Safety Communications services
RECOMMENDATION:
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Adopt a resolution authorizing the President of the Board of Supervisors to execute an Agreement with the San Mateo Transit District and the Peninsula Corridor Joint Powers Board (collectively, "Transit Agencies") for the provision of Public Safety Communications services from July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2030, in an amount not to exceed $3,856,242.
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BACKGROUND:
In April 2018, the Board of Supervisors approved an agreement with the Transit Agencies for Public Safety Communications (PSC) to provide full-time law enforcement communications services. The Board subsequently amended that agreement in January 2021, to extend the term through June 30, 2025.
DISCUSSION:
In June 2026, PSC and the Transit Agencies have reviewed and mutually agreed upon a continuation of law enforcement communications services via a new Agreement. Notably, this Agreement continues existing services for a five-year term from July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2030, with a total payment of $3,856,242.
In addition to communications and dispatch services, PSC provides supervisory personnel 24 hours a day, seven days a week, management overhead, and public safety systems oversight and maintenance.
County Attorney has reviewed and approved the Agreement and Resolution as to form.
COMMUNITY IMPACT:
Approval of this Agreement will ensure public safety and allow continuation of vital law enforcement communications services for County residents.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Under this Agreement, total reimbursement to the County is $3,856,242 for services beginning July 1, 2025, and ending June 30, 2030. The associated revenues and service expe...
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