HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2015-123 N.C.S. 08/03/2015Resolution No. 2015 -123 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
PROGRAM FY 2015 LOCAL SOLICITATION FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $11,974
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 DOCUMENT
WHEREAS, the City of Petaluma Police Department desires to apply for and accept the
Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program FY 2015 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 funds 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the replacement of outdated portable radios; and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 in accordance with Section 4.04.050 of the Petaluma Municipal Code 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.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Petaluma, as follows:
The City Manager of the City of Petaluma is authorized to submit the attached grant to
the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program and to execute all grant
and purchase related documents.
Under the power and authority conferred upon this Council by the Charter of said City.
REFERENCE: I hereby certify the foregoing Resolution was introduced and adopted by the pp oVed as to
Council of the City of Petaluma at a Regular meeting on the 3`d day of August, fokm:
2015, by the following vote:
City�ttorney
AYES: Albertson, Barrett, Mayor Glass, Healy, King, Vice Mayor Miller
NOES:
None
ABSENT:
Kearney
ABSTAIN:
None
ATTEST:
La�' ".)
City Clerk
i
Mayor
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