Tuesday, November 29, 2011
Member and Chapter Services Newsletter
The November MCS Newsletter is available online at http://www.ksapco.net/files/E-Newsletter_November_2011_Rev_2_.pdf.
Monday, November 28, 2011
Logo Contest: Deadline December 31st
With the introduction of the new APCO Intl logo, the Kansas Chapter is looking at a new logo for themselves, and they are seeking your help. A logo contest to develop a new logo is being conducted. Information on the contest can be found at http://www.ksapco.net/logo_contest.html.
Wednesday, November 23, 2011
Homeland Security Meeting Minutes added to webpage
Minutes of the November South Central Kansas Regional Homeland Security Council meeting have been added to the website at http://www.ksapco.net/files/SCRHSC_Nov_2011_Meeting_Minutes.pdf.
Friday, November 18, 2011
Bill proposed to entend Narrowbanding deadline
From Stan Blanchard, Shawnee County: Breaking News -- Bill proposed to extend Narrowbanding by 2 years.
112TH CONGRESS 1ST SESSION - H.R. 3430
To direct the Federal Communications Commission to extend the final deadline for private land mobile radio licensees to migrate to narrowband technology by 2 years
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES - NOVEMBER 15, 2011
Mr. ROTHMAN of New Jersey introduced the following bill which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce:
http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/BILLS-112hr3430ih/pdf/BILLS-112hr3430ih.pdf
112TH CONGRESS 1ST SESSION - H.R. 3430
To direct the Federal Communications Commission to extend the final deadline for private land mobile radio licensees to migrate to narrowband technology by 2 years
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES - NOVEMBER 15, 2011
Mr. ROTHMAN of New Jersey introduced the following bill which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce:
http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/BILLS-112hr3430ih/pdf/BILLS-112hr3430ih.pdf
Monday, November 14, 2011
October KCJIS Committee Minutes available
Minutes of the October Meeting of the KCJIS Committee have been posted on the KSAPCO website at http://www.ksapco.net/. Thanks to Brad Gilges for the update.
911 Coordinating Council provides update
From the Kansas 911 Coordinating Council, November 14, 2011: :
As you know, Senate Bill 50 that was passed during the 2011 Legislative Session, made significant changes to the 911 laws of the state. We wanted to update you on several key aspects of the new law.
• Local Ordinances and Resolutions. First and foremost, it is important that you understand that local ordinances and resolutions with regard to 911 fees will become invalid as of January 1, 2012. It is recommended that you repeal your existing ordinances and resolutions as of that date, and adopt a new ordinance or resolution to administer the new 911 fees that you will begin receiving in 2012. An example of a county resolution can be found on the http://www.kansas911.org/ website.
• Statewide Coordinating Council. As required by the new law, the Governor has appointed the 911 Coordinating Council which has been tasked with several timeline sensitive functions. A complete list of Council members can be found at http://www.kansas911.org/
• Website Expansion. To keep all PSAP directors, managers and or supervisors up-to-date with these challenges, the Council has expanded the existing http://www.kansas911.org/ website. Until now, the only information at this website has been your monthly 911 wireless fees. However, the Council has created a much broader site to keep the flow of information as timely and fluid as possible. This website will be updated frequently as information becomes available and all meeting minutes will be posted for your review. Please take the time to familiarize yourself with this site and let us know if there are ways that it can be improved to provide you with better information and services.
• Annual Reporting Requirement. The new 911 law requires an annual report to be filed by all PSAPs regarding their previous year’s 911 revenues and expenses. This report will be due to the Council before March 1, 2012. In early 2012, you will be sent directions for filling out the form and submitting it electronically. The Operations Sub-Committee, headed by Michele Abbott from Hutchinson (michele.abbott@renolec.com), is refining the form and will put a sample online in the next few weeks so that you will know in advance the type of data that you will need to provide.
2011 and 2012 will be busy and progressive years for the State of Kansas and 911. The 911 Coordinating Council looks forward to the upcoming challenges and changes that we as a state will face together. We stand firmly supportive towards the goal of providing a high quality of service for the State of Kansas and its citizens.
As you know, Senate Bill 50 that was passed during the 2011 Legislative Session, made significant changes to the 911 laws of the state. We wanted to update you on several key aspects of the new law.
• Local Ordinances and Resolutions. First and foremost, it is important that you understand that local ordinances and resolutions with regard to 911 fees will become invalid as of January 1, 2012. It is recommended that you repeal your existing ordinances and resolutions as of that date, and adopt a new ordinance or resolution to administer the new 911 fees that you will begin receiving in 2012. An example of a county resolution can be found on the http://www.kansas911.org/ website.
• Statewide Coordinating Council. As required by the new law, the Governor has appointed the 911 Coordinating Council which has been tasked with several timeline sensitive functions. A complete list of Council members can be found at http://www.kansas911.org/
• Website Expansion. To keep all PSAP directors, managers and or supervisors up-to-date with these challenges, the Council has expanded the existing http://www.kansas911.org/ website. Until now, the only information at this website has been your monthly 911 wireless fees. However, the Council has created a much broader site to keep the flow of information as timely and fluid as possible. This website will be updated frequently as information becomes available and all meeting minutes will be posted for your review. Please take the time to familiarize yourself with this site and let us know if there are ways that it can be improved to provide you with better information and services.
• Annual Reporting Requirement. The new 911 law requires an annual report to be filed by all PSAPs regarding their previous year’s 911 revenues and expenses. This report will be due to the Council before March 1, 2012. In early 2012, you will be sent directions for filling out the form and submitting it electronically. The Operations Sub-Committee, headed by Michele Abbott from Hutchinson (michele.abbott@renolec.com), is refining the form and will put a sample online in the next few weeks so that you will know in advance the type of data that you will need to provide.
2011 and 2012 will be busy and progressive years for the State of Kansas and 911. The 911 Coordinating Council looks forward to the upcoming challenges and changes that we as a state will face together. We stand firmly supportive towards the goal of providing a high quality of service for the State of Kansas and its citizens.
APCO seeks support for D Block
From Roger W. Wespe, Government Relations Manager, APCO International:
We have been asked by our champions in the Senate to encourage state and local public safety entities to draft a letter to the Joint Select Committee on Deficit Reduction supporting the allocation of the D Block to public safety.
The letter should urge the Joint Select Committee to include S. 911, the Public Safety Spectrum and Wireless Innovation Act of 2011 in their deliberations. We’ve been asked to collect the letters and have them available for presentation at a press conference to be held on Tuesday, November 15 at 11 on the Capitol grounds (see attached map for the location). In particular, we need letters from public safety agencies, local governments, affiliates and state chapters located in Ohio, Texas, Massachusetts, Washington, Montana, Arizona, Maryland, South Carolina and California.
You are all welcome to attend the press conference on Tuesday; we also urge you to reach out to your contacts in local law enforcement, fire and EMS and ask them to be a part of the event as well. Our Senate supporters have asked to have at least 100 people in uniform at the press conference to show national support.
For your reference, attached are letters from APCO, USCM, NLC, and NGA that have already been sent to the Joint Committee.
If your organization or company has already drafted a letter and has sent it to the Committee, please send a copy of it to Yucel Ors orsy@apcomail.org as soon as possible. If your organization or company has not yet drafted a statement of support, please consider using the attached template letter.
We have been asked by our champions in the Senate to encourage state and local public safety entities to draft a letter to the Joint Select Committee on Deficit Reduction supporting the allocation of the D Block to public safety.
The letter should urge the Joint Select Committee to include S. 911, the Public Safety Spectrum and Wireless Innovation Act of 2011 in their deliberations. We’ve been asked to collect the letters and have them available for presentation at a press conference to be held on Tuesday, November 15 at 11 on the Capitol grounds (see attached map for the location). In particular, we need letters from public safety agencies, local governments, affiliates and state chapters located in Ohio, Texas, Massachusetts, Washington, Montana, Arizona, Maryland, South Carolina and California.
You are all welcome to attend the press conference on Tuesday; we also urge you to reach out to your contacts in local law enforcement, fire and EMS and ask them to be a part of the event as well. Our Senate supporters have asked to have at least 100 people in uniform at the press conference to show national support.
For your reference, attached are letters from APCO, USCM, NLC, and NGA that have already been sent to the Joint Committee.
If your organization or company has already drafted a letter and has sent it to the Committee, please send a copy of it to Yucel Ors orsy@apcomail.org as soon as possible. If your organization or company has not yet drafted a statement of support, please consider using the attached template letter.
Thank you for your support.
Webmasters Note: Linked files can be found on the KSAPCO website at http://www.ksapco.net/legislation.html.
Wednesday, November 9, 2011
Conference Photos added
Photos of the 2011 Fall Conference have been added to KSAPCO's Flickr Photostream at
http://www.flickr.com/photos/ksapco/sets/72157627967152495/. Thanks to photographer Brad Gilges for taking the pics.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/ksapco/sets/72157627967152495/. Thanks to photographer Brad Gilges for taking the pics.
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