STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Workforce, Education & Equity
AGENDA DATE: May 22, 2024
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): All
DEPARTMENT: Department of Information and Technology Services
EXECUTIVE: Donzell Gipson
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SUBJECT
Title
Authorize the (1) acceptance of a statutory distribution from the Commission on State Emergency Communications (CSEC) for the CSEC Prop 8 Next Generation (NG) 9-1-1 Service Fund to the City of Dallas emergency communication district in the base amount of $6,709,001.31 pursuant to Sec. 771.0713, Health and Safety Code; (2) interest earnings accrued and distributed while deposited in the CSEC Prop 8 Next Generation 9-1-1 Service Fund in the amount of $39,849.34, as approved by Proposition 8 and Texas Government Code 403, subchapter T, established by House Bill 9, passed by the 88th Texas Legislature for the period October 1, 2024 to September 30, 2025; (3) establishment of appropriations in an amount not to exceed $6,748,850.65 in the CSEC Prop 8 Next Generation 9-1-1 Service Fund; (4) receipt and deposit of funds in an amount not to exceed $6,748,850.65 into the CSEC Prop 8 Next Generation 9-1-1 Service Fund; and (5) execution of the agreement with CSEC and all terms, conditions, and documents required by the agreement - Not to exceed $6,748,850.65 - Financing: CSEC Prop 8 Next Generation 9-1-1 Service Fund
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BACKGROUND
On November 5, 2024, Texas voters enacted Constitutional Proposition 8 establishing the Texas Broadband Infrastructure Fund (the “Broadband Fund”), and the Governor has certified the results of the election. Under Constitutional Proposition 8 and Texas Government Code Chapter 403, subchapter T, as established by House Bill 9, the enabling legislation for Proposition 8, the Texas Comptroller shall make a one-time transfer of $155.2 million from the Broadband Fund “as soon as practicable” to the NG 9-1-1 Service Fund established under Texas Health and Safety Code Section 771.0713. The recent amendments to Section 771.0713 of the Texas Health and Safety Code resulting from the passage of House Bill 3290 in the 2023 Regular Session of the Texas Legislature direct the Commission on State Emergency Communications to distribute the money transferred from the Broadband Fund into the NG 9-1-1 Service Fund, and require the Commission to distribute to each emergency communication district that does not participate in the state system a portion of the appropriated money in accordance with the specific formula set forth in Subsections (c-1) and (c- 2) of Section 771.0713.
Information and Technology Services will use the funds for NG 9-1-1 core services including:
• Upgrading and maintaining hardware or software
• Integration and testing of new modules and components
• Expanding network technology for processing and storing video and photos
• GIS data conversion to the system’s digital platform to provide more precise location information
PRIOR ACTION/REVIEW (COUNCIL, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS)
This item has no prior action.
FISCAL INFORMATION
Estimated Revenue: CSEC Prop 8 Next Generation 9-1-1 Service Fund $6,748,850.65