Not so sure - here's some of what I found using Google. I'm leaning toward the ideal that PRWN is becoming RWC. Lots of evidence on the internet supporting Regional Wireless Cooperative.
Here's my google search words -
regional wireless cooperative phoenix city council
See what you all think - -
"Phoenix City Council Stuff"
Communications network proposed
PHOENIX - Phoenix could soon lead more than a dozen Valley public-safety partners on a plan to create a wireless-radio network to provide more seamless communications between cities.
The Phoenix Public Safety and Veterans Subcommittee on Tuesday decided unanimously to recommend that City Council adopt a governance agreement that would guide the Regional Wireless Cooperative.
Phoenix Police Chief Jack Harris and Phoenix Fire Chief Bob Khan praised the new system. Individual cities like Mesa and Tempe have already provided their own capital to join, according to officials.
Officials said the proposed system, which would be governed by a regional board of directors and executive committee, will prevent potentially dangerous delays or communications gaps during emergency responses where multiple agencies overlap on each other's territory.
"another find from Google from Paradise Valley Minutes"
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TOWN OF PARADISE VALLEY
COUNCIL ACTION REPORT
TO; Mayor and Town Council
FROM: Chief John J. Bennett
SUBJECT: Intergovernmental Agreement to Join Regional Wireless Cooperative
DATE: December 18, 2008
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the Town Council approve entering into an Intergovernmental Agreement to
form the Regional Wireless Cooperative {RWC), which will govern the operation and maintenance of a
joint interoperable public safety, public service, radio network.
FACTS
In November of 2007 iXP Corporation submitted to the Council The Town of Paradise Valley Public
Safety Communications Master Plan, a strategy to modernize our communication systems. The first
two phases of that plan are complete with the remode! of the communications center and the upgrade
of electrical and electronic systems. The final phase presented two options. One was to replace our
aging radio system with a stand alone system, and the other to joining a regional system. Since then
the Town has continued to be engaged with iXP in an effort to lead to the proper decision. That
decision has been determined to be joining the Regional Wireless Cooperative (RWC). On this
system police will operate independently in normal conditions and with other agencies in
emergencies, providing seamless interoperability. Radio signals will be handled by one tower within
Town located at the Police building along with other towers located in other cities. Phoenix Fire is
scheduled to be on this system in the near future and will need signal capacity. By virtue of an existing
IGA with the City of Phoenix, the Town must make communication infrastructure improvements to
support Phoenix Fire Department operations. The Town of Paradise Valley will incur cost to improve
our PD site in order to conform to RWC requirements. Ownership of all real property will be retained
by the Town. In addition, the Town would contribute to operating and maintenance costs on a yearly
basis. The Town will be represented on the Board of Directors of the RWC. The governance
language has been reviewed by the Town Attorney's Office and found acceptable. By entering into
this agreement the Town is not compelled to include the Police and Public Works Departments in the
network, but it will provide a mechanism through which the Town will have a voice in the process of
finalizing the formation of the RWC. The ultimate goal is to include Police and Public Works on the
system since it will be the most cost efficient and operationally practical way to replace the Town's
aging single channel system and gain full interoperability.
"Phoenix City Council Action Item"
ITEM 44
CITYWIDE
IGA WITH CITY OF PEORIA - REIMBURSEMENT OF MICROWAVE CONNECTIVITY COSTS
Request to authorize the City Manager to enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) between the City of Phoenix (Phoenix) and the City of Peoria (Peoria) for reimbursement by Peoria for costs associated with bringing Peoria onto the Regional Wireless Cooperative (RWC) radio system.
This IGA will memorialize the commitment by Peoria to reimburse Phoenix for staff time, equipment, hardware, licensing, and contract services to provide microwave connectivity between Peoria and Phoenix. Total costs will not exceed $150,000.
All funds will be reimbursed by the City of Peoria.
This item is recommended by the Chief Information Officer and Mr. Cavazos.
"Tempe City Council"
Tempe City Council Meeting
Minutes – October 16, 2008 12
54. Approved RESOLUTION NO. 2008.95 to enter into Contract #2008-222, a 10-year Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA), with automatic 10-year renewal terms, between the member agencies of the Regional Wireless Cooperative (RWC) and the City of Tempe to plan, design, construct, operate, maintain and finance a regional interoperable radio communications network.
COMMENTS: Total cost for this agreement is estimated at $9,002,000 for the initial ten-year term.
DOCUMENT NAME: 20081016ITDH01.pdf COMMUNICATION (1002)
