Title
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT FOR THE PURCHASE OF POLICE RADIOS FROM MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS UNDER A STATE TERM SCHEDULE CONTRACT.
Brief Description: This project involves the replacement of the current police handheld radios currently in the 2024 Budget.
Body
Legislative History
2023-2027 Five Year Plan
Purpose & Explanation
The current handheld radios used by the police department are at end of life and will no longer be serviced by manufacturer. This project was included in the 2023-2027 Five Year Plan to be purchased in 2024. The state term pricing is anticipated to increase in 2024 and we can save $62,744 if the purchase is made in 2023. The purchase is also included in the 2024-2028 Five Year Plan at $270,000. If this purchase is made in 2023 the cost is $201,188 and the 2024 purchase will be eliminated.
Timing Considerations
None.
Fiscal Impact
Currently Budgeted (Account #, $)
X Supplemental Appropriation Required (Will be included in 2023 3rd quarter)
Appropriation Not Required.
Recommendation
Suggested Action
Staff recommends that City Council approve this resolution authorizing the City Manager to move forward with this purchase in 2023, as opposed to waiting until 2024.
Submitted by,
Thomas J. Sheridan, City Manager
Perry Tabak, Chief of Police