HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2014-088 N.C.S. 6/2/2014Resolution No. 2014-088 N.C.S.
of the City of Petaluma, California
AUTHORIZING THE PETALUMA POLICE DEPARTMENT TO APPLY FOR AND
ACCEPT EDWARD BYRNE MEMORIAL JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT (JAG)
PROGRAM FY 2014 LOCAL SOLICITATION FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $13,771
FOR THE PURCHASE OF PORTABLE RADIOS TO REPLACE EQUIPMENT NO
LONGER SUPPORTED BY MOTOROLA, AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE ALL GRANT AND PURCHASE RELATED DOCUMENTS
WHEREAS, the City of Petaluma Police Department desires to apply for and accept the
Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program FY 2014 Local Solicitation;
and,
WHEREAS, the City of Petaluma agrees to the funding requirements and terms and
conditions of the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program; and,
WHEREAS, grant finds received shall be used to purchase the equipment necessary for
the replacement of outdated portable radios; and,
WHEREAS, the estimated value of the purchase is less than required by charter for
seeking formal bids; and,
WHEREAS, in accordance with section 4.04.090 of the Petaluma Municipal Code the
purchase is to be completed utilizing open market procedures which shall, whenever possible, be
based on at least three quotations; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that the procurement of this equipment from a sole
source is justified because Motorola equipment has been established as the standard
communication equipment of the Police Department; the equipment is only sold through regional
distributors; Motorola equipment is compatible with existing communications equipment; and,
the City of Petaluma has an existing agreement for maintenance of Motorola devices for new and
existing emergency communications equipment,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Petaluma, as follows:
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The City Manager of the City of Petaluma is authorized to submit the attached grant to the
Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program and to execute all grant and
purchase related documents.
REFERENCE:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
ATTEST:
Under the power and authority conlbrred upon this Council by the Charter of said City.
I hereby certify the foregoing Resolution was introduced and adopted by the pproved as a
Council of the City of Petaluma at a Regular meeting on the 2"d day of June, 2014, form:
by the following vote:
City Attorney
Albertson, Barrett, Mayor Glass, Harris, Healy, Vice Mayor Kearney
None
Miller
None
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City Clerk
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Mayor
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