The Sacramento Regional Radio Communications System (SRRCS) is a network of radio communications equipment that supports a regional public safety/public service partnership. It provides a two-way voice radio communications capability for emergency and routine business purposes throughout Sacramento County and neighboring areas. Any public safety/public service governmental agency within the coverage area of the radio system may apply to join this partnership. See the participants tab for a listing of the current member agencies.
SRRCS is maintained and operated by the County of Sacramento under the direction of the County’s Chief Information Officer (CIO). The CIO carries the title of System Manager for SRRCS and manages the system in accordance with the advice of the governing bodies for the partnership, the Systems Management Group and Technical Advisory Committee. The System is administered and maintained by County’s Department of Technology. Membership is recognized by means of a Licensing Agreement approved by the SRRCS System Manager, SRRCS governance bodies, and the agency involved.
Contact
Randy Costa
Telecommunications Systems Manager, SRRCS
Department of Technology
County of Sacramento
916-874-9970
costar@saccounty.gov
Governance
The System Manager Group (SMG) has the authority to:
- Elect officers and conduct meetings. The Chair of the SMG is elected from among the membership of the SMG for a term of no more than two years. The term will begin on July 1. The Chair may serve additional terms if nominated and elected.
- Advise the CIO as to all matters relative to the construction, expansion, operation, and management of the System.
- Approve new Primary Participants and Secondary System Users of the System.
- Approve expenditure of SRRCS funds or rate increases for essential modifications and/or major upgrades by a two-thirds vote of the total voting power of the SMG.
- Establish procedures for, consider, and, to the extent possible, resolve all disputes between any of the participants.
The Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) membership is comprised of one member appointed by each Primary Participant. Each Primary Participant may provide additional members to represent their interests. Representatives on the TAC shall jointly provide services in kind without compensation from SRRCS funding.
The TAC meets on a biweekly basis and for special purposes when requested by a TAC member, the SMG or the Chief Information Officer. The TAC is the primary body for the review and discussion of technical performance issues concerning the operations, reliability, and maintenance of the System. The TAC shall advise and make suggestions and recommendations concerning operations, reliability, and maintenance for the chairperson to carry forward to the SMG or Chief Information Officer for review and policy direction.
Projects
By 2030, the county’s Motorola radio system infrastructure will reach the end of its service life and lose support. Plans are underway to upgrade it to Motorola’s latest technology. The replacement will be carried out in phases over six years, and once finished, it will receive support for the following 15– 20 years.
Participant Fees
- The license Fee for Fiscal Year 26/27 is $385.00 per radio.