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A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH GPS INSIGHT FOR GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM VEHICLE FLEET MONITORING SERVICES; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
Executive Summary: In 2006 the Public Works Department started using global positioning equipment (GPS) and monitoring services via GPS Insight to monitor and manage vehicles. The project has been phased in over the past six years to include all Public Works Dept. Vehicles. With the final phase of Public Works Department vehicle installations being completed in late 2012, the estimated annual monitoring charges are expected to eclipse $25,000 thus requiring City Council’s approval.
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Purpose & Explanation
In 2006 the Public Works Department started using global positioning equipment (GPS) and monitoring services via GPSinsight to monitor and manage vehicles. The project has been phased in over the past six years to include all Public Works Dept. Vehicles.
GPS tracking reduces fuel costs, improves productivity, improves customer service, improves fleet safety, makes the fleet greener, and reduces labor costs by providing managers with real-time data/information, alerts, and reports on fleet activities 24/7.
GPS tracking services are provided by GPS Insight. GPS Insight provides 2-minute updates on each piece of equipment. This real-time data/information alerts, reporting, mapping, and monitoring service is provided by GPS Insight via a monthly monitoring cost per GPS unit. The monthly monitoring cost ranges from $32.95 - $34.95 per vehicle, based on the vehicle/GPS unit type.
In 2012 the Public Works Department completed installation of GPS units on all of the Department’s fleet vehicles as well as key pieces of construction and maintenance equipment. With the completion of this project, in 2013, the annual GPS monitoring costs along with any additional GPS unit purchases or replacements that may be required will exceed $25,000.
The Department of Public Works curre...
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