Meeting Type: BCC Regular Meeting
Meeting Date: 9/1/2026
Item Status: Replacement
From: Brian Peacock, CIS Director
Submitted by: Susan Marino, CIS Business Manager
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ITEM TITLE
Title
*Shared Use Agreement with Mobile County Communications District for Establishment and Shared Use of an Interoperable Public Safety Communications System
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute the Shared Use Agreement with the Mobile County Communications District, which describes the connectivity of both Counties’ communications switches and plans for interoperability.
This Agreement shall be effective upon full execution and shall remain in effect for a term of three (3) years.
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BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Background: Reason for replacement item: Agreement terms reduced from five years to three years. The Baldwin County 700/800Mhz Interoperable Communications System, in cooperation with Mobile County Communications District, will be connecting the Baldwin County Commission and Mobile County communications switches together to expand and enhance interoperable public safety communications on the Gulf Coast. This Shared Use Agreement defines the scope of services and responsibilities for the connectivity and outlines interoperability plans.
Previous Commission action/date: N/A
FINANCIAL IMPACT
Total cost of recommendation: N/A
Budget line item(s) to be used: N/A
If this is not a budgeted expenditure, does the recommendation create a need for funding? N/A
LEGAL IMPACT
Is legal review necessary for this staff recommendation and related documents?
Yes
Reviewed/approved by: Approved by Brad Hicks 8/26/26.
Additional comments: N/A
ADVERTISING REQUIREMENTS
Is advertising required for this recommendation? N/A
If the proof of publication affidavit is not attached, list the reason: N/A
FOLLOW UP IMPLEMENTATION
For time-sensitive follow up, select deadline date for follow up: N/A
Individual(s) responsible for follow up: Administration Staff and CIS Staff
Action required (list contact persons/addresses if documents are to be mailed or emailed): Administration - Send correspondence to Mobile County Communications District. CIS Staff to coordinate with Mobile County Communications District for execution and implementation.
Via Email Only - (RJackson@mobilecounty911.gov)
Mobile County Communications District
ATTN: Robert Jackson, Director
7340 Zeigler Boulevard
Mobile, Alabama 36608
cc: Brian Peacock and Susan Marino
Additional instructions/notes: Administration - add to tickler.