HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2018-143 N.C.S. 09/10/2018Resolution No. 2018-143 N.C.S.
of the City of Petaluma, California
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF
EMERGENCY COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED
$65,001.00 AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ALL
DOCUMENTS NECESSARY TO COMPLETE THE PURCHASE
WHEREAS, the lack of modern and reliable radio and communications equipment could
place the citizens of Petaluma at risk of not receiving public safety services in time of crisis; and
WHEREAS, the Petaluma Police Department has embarked on a long-term plan to
replace obsolete and unreliable radio and communications equipment; and
WHEREAS, currently antiquated radio and communications equipment has
demonstrably and unexpectedly failed; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with section 4.04.050 of the Petaluma Municipal Code
allows that bidding procedures may be dispensed with when the commodity can be obtained
from only one vendor; and
WHEREAS, the Petaluma Police Department has standardized emergency
communication equipment to maximize flexibility, convenience, and cost in training, spare parts,
operation and maintenance; and
WHEREAS, Dailey -Wells Communications is the Petaluma Police Department's
consistent manufacturer of emergency communication equipment; and
WHEREAS, Harris is the exclusive local distributor of Dailey -Wells Communications
emergency communication equipment; and
WHEREAS, the Petaluma Police Department has encumbered funds for the early
purchase of radio and communications equipment needed for its long-term radio upgrade project.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE CITY COUNCIL
(1) Approves the purchase and installation of emergency communication equipment in an
amount not to exceed $65,001.00.
(2) Authorizes the City Manager to execute any necessary agreements and documents to
REFERENCE:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
ATTEST:
complete the purchase.
Under the power and authority conferred upon this Council by the Charter of said City.
I hereby certify the foregoing Resolution was introduced and adopted by the
Council of the City of Petaluma at a Regular meeting on the 10th day of September
2018, by the following vote:
City
Albertson, Barrett, Mayor Glass, Vice Mayor Healy, Kearney, King, Miller
None
None
None
City Clerk
Mayor
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