About TRWC
The City of Mesa, the City of Apache Junction, the Towns of Gilbert and Queen Creek, the Superstition Fire and Medical District (formerly Apache Junction Fire District), and the Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation have established the Topaz Regional Wireless Cooperative (TRWC).
The function of the TRWC, through the implementation of the TRWC Governance Process, is to jointly operate a regional radio system that is modern in its management, has equity in membership, and provides for support and future growth.
The governance process creates radio coverage Areas and associated Area Managers that administer the area operations, infrastructure, and assets through a structure that fosters collaborative planning amongst members. 
The IGA establishes an initial 5-year agreement with automatic renewal of additional 5-year terms, and outlines the financial obligation of participation in the TRWC.
The Topaz Regional Wireless Cooperative (TRWC) links the radio systems of multiple jurisdictions to maximize public safety and service-oriented communications and promote interoperability. By working together, we foster regional efficiencies that ultimately better serve our citizens.
THE BOARD
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| Chair John Kross, Town Manager Town of Queen Creek 480-358-3905 john.kross@queencreek.org Jay Ducote, Fire Chief Rio Verde Fire Department 480-471-2304 jducote@rioverdefire.orgJohn Pombier, Deputy City Manager City of Mesa 480-644-5119 john.pombier@mesaaz.gov Jerry Ward, Communications Administrator City of Apache Junction 480-671-5448 jward@ajcity.net Mike Farber, Assistant Chief Superstition Fire & Medical District 480-982-4440, Ext. 121 mike.farber@sfmd.az.gov Marc Skocypec, Asst. Town ManagerTown of Gilbert 480-503-6862 marc.skocypec@gilbertaz.gov Mark Openshaw, Fire ChiefFort McDowell Yavapai Nation 480-789-7521 mopenshaw@ftmcdowell.org
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The Governance Model establishes
- an Administrative Manager (Mesa) and the Board of Directors;
- the Administrative Manager appoints an Executive Director with Board of Directors' approval.
All matters are decided by a numerical vote of the Board of Directors, with weighted voting allowed as requested by a member.
Participation in the TRWC requires a financial commitment from each participating entity. Operational, maintenance, and capital costs are designed to be completely self funding with each subscriber paying into the TRWC.
Other funding is/can be obtained through special assessment fees and grants.
The Administrative Manager administers the financial portion of the model, and costs are spread equitably over the TRWC Areas and their respective system subscribers.
Optional services (from Mesa) may include dispatch services and maintenance services depending upon need.
For more information about the TRWC, please contact Dale Shaw, TRWC Executive Director dshaw@topazrwc.org.
Next Meeting: | May 25, 2017 9:00 a.m. TRWC Board of Directors Meeting Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport Please call or email Melanie Humphries (City of Mesa) at 480-644-6151 or melanie.humphries@mesaaz.gov for more information. |
Source: http://www.topazrwc.org/Meetings.aspx
Agendas & Minutes
| Year | Date | Document Title |
| 12-15-16 | Agenda | |
| 4 - Minutes from 09-29-16 Meeting | ||
| 5 - GRIC Interoperability Agreement | ||
| 7 - TRWC FY 2017-2018 Budget | ||
| 7 - FY 2017/2018 Proposed Budget | ||
| 7 - Current and Proposed Motorola Services | ||
| 8 - Firstnet Presentation | ||
| 9a - FY 2016/2017 Finance Update | ||
| 9a - FY 2016/2017 Year to Date Actuals | ||
| FY2017/18 Endorsed Budget ANNUAL ESTIMATED REVENUE: OPERATING & MAINTENANCE Mesa $ 1,375,752 71.86% Gilbert 319,211 16.67% Superstition Fire & Medical 14,283 0.75% Apache Junction 153,796 8.03% Ft McDowell 28,271 1.48% Queen Creek 7,922 0.41% Southwest Ambulance 12,251 0.64% American Medical Response 2,450 0.13% Rio Verde 5250.03% TOTAL $ 1 ,914,461100.00% | 9b - Administrator Update |
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