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CityCouncil | 2008-05-20 | 2 | Mayor Johnson inquired whether on-going operation and maintenance costs would be known within the next six months. Mr. McCammon responded in the affirmative; stated being part of a regional system versus a stand-alone system allows for a 40% savings because of the economy of scale. Councilmember Matarrese stated that he is concerned that Oakland is not part of the system; Oakland would be the first responder for a large event in Alameda inquired whether staff is talking to Oakland. The Fire Marshall responded Oakland has loaned Alameda compatible portable radios; Alameda and Oakland would have interoperability when both cities have the P25 Compliant Communications System in place. Councilmember Matarrese inquired whether buying into Oakland's system would be cheaper, to which the Fire Marshall responded that he did not know. Councilmember Matarrese stated staff should ask Oakland about the cost to have competition. The Fire Marshall stated Alameda will be able to communicate with Oakland even though Oakland is not on the East Bay Regional Communications System (EBRCS) ; Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory and Alameda County Emergency Medical Services (EMS) District will be part of the EBRCS system; he would be glad to entertain discussions with Oakland. Mayor Johnson inquired how much Alameda pays for the current system, to which the Fire Marshall responded said numbers would be provided. Councilmember deHaan inquired whether the EBRCS would pyramid up to the State level. Mr. McCammon responded the EBRCS would meet the guidelines; stated the systems would be able to connect together State agencies would be able to roam onto the systems. Councilmember deHaan inquired whether other counties are looking at the same system. Mr. McCammon responded other counties are doing similar things ; regional efforts are not as together as Alameda County. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 2 May 20, 2008 | CityCouncil/2008-05-20.pdf |