Title
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO PURCHASE EQUIPMENT FROM MOTOROLA THROUGH THE HOMELAND SECURITY RADIO GRANT PROGRAM; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
Executive Summary: This resolution clarifies that the City Council authorizes the City Manager to enter into a contract with Motorola Solutions for the 800 MHz radio equipment and warranties, separate from the installation costs with B&C Communications.
Body
Legislative History
Resolution 14-14, which was recently passed, specifically authorized the City Manager to enter into an agreement with the Summit County-Akron 800 MHz Regional Radio System, applied for the SCA8RRS grant, and clarified the City's investment and reimbursement.
Purpose & Explanation
This resolution will specifically authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with Motorola Solutions for contracts totaling $142,829.60 for the purchase of radio equipment and warranties, understanding that two separate purchase orders will be needed: one for $141,509.60 for radio equipment, and one for $1320.00 for warranties, and that this separation is required for reimbursement purposes. It also clarifies that City Council approves the appropriation for this total dollar amount to further satisfy the grant requirements.
Timing Considerations
We are requesting this as an Emergency Resolution, due to timing and approaching sunset on the aforementioned grant.
Fiscal Impact
X Currently Budgeted
X Supplemental Appropriation Required
Appropriation Not Required.
Recommendation
Suggested Action
Staff recommends the passing of this Resolution.
Submitted by,
David Robbins, Police Chief
Scott Schroyer, Interim City Manager