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THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON
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REPORT
Meeting:
GENERAL PURPOSE AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE
File#
Res. #C- 00 - 3::fir ,ct1
By-Law #
Date:
JUNE 7, 1999
Report #: FD-11-99 File #:
10.12.6
Subject:
INDUSTRY CANADA - RADIO REQUIREMENTS FOR EMERGENCY SERVICES
Recommendations:
It is respectfully recommended that the General Purpose and Administration
Committee recommend to Council the following:
THAT Fire Department Report FD-11-99 be received for information purposes.
1.. BACKGROUND
1.1 Congestion on the radio air waves has been a persistent problem for the past few
years. In view of the limited availability of radio frequency spectrum between 100
and 150 MHz, Industry Canada, the Ministry responsible for radio licensing has
initiated a process leading to a change in the spectrum management framework.
This change, referred to as redeployment, will facilitate the introduction of more
spectrum efficient equipment and systems, leading to increased overall traffic
capacity ofthe bands, as part of long term solutions in meeting the mobile radio
needs of emergency services in our area.
2. REPORT
2.1 To put it simply, the Municipality of Clarington Fire Department, as well as other
emergency agencies in the Durham Region are required, by Industry Canada, to
make modifications to their existing radio equipment and eventually, within a few
years, replace all existing equipment.
2.2 In an attempt to accomplish this in the most effective manner, and at the same
time improve communications between departments and agencies for better
public safety, we have been involved in meetings with the Durham Regional Police
and the Ajax, Whitby, Pickering Fire D,epartments. Collectively, weare addressing
the most efficient manner in which our needs can be met and address future
needs for improved communications between agencies.
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2.3 These meetings will continue. As information and recommendations are
forthcoming addressing the equipment and service issues, reports will be brought
before Committee and Council leading to a recommended solution.
3. RECOMMENDATIONS
3.1 It is respectfully recommended that Fire Department Report FD-11-99 be received
for information purposes.
Yours truly,
Reviewed by,
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Franklin Wu,
Chief Administrative Officer.
Michael G. Creight
Fire Chief.
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