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A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH L3 MOBILE-VISION, INC. FOR THE REPLACEMENT PURCHASE OF TEN IN-CRUISER VIDEO/AUDIO CAMERAS AND WEARABLE MICROPHONES; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
Executive Summary: This project involves replacing the current L3 Mobile-Vision cameras and microphones, in use since 2008, with HD cameras, updated microphones, and larger storage capacity.
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Legislative History
This purchase was part of the approved 2017 budget.
Purpose & Explanation
This replacement comes with the maximum four-year warranty offered by L3; we have been without warranty or a maintenance agreement due to the age of our equipment. We chose to stay with L3 as we still have an updated (new in 2015) server for storage, and will retain the hands-free, uplink hardware installed which automatically extracts video and audio every time a cruiser is parked at the police station. In addition, if Council determines that body worn cameras are needed, L3 has a solution which would replace the microphone packs with camera/microphones.
The City Administration is requesting City Council approval to authorize the City Manager to award and enter into a contract with L3 Mobile-Vision, Inc. for the in-cruiser video/audio replacement. This purchase is made via state contract pricing, and the cost for replacing the ten units for our marked cruisers is $40,728.05.
Timing Considerations
If so approved, we are requesting use of the emergency clause for this purchase, to maintain the public health and welfare.
Fiscal Impact
XXX Currently Budgeted
Supplemental Appropriation Required
Appropriation Not Required.
Recommendation
Suggested Action
Staff recommends that City Council approve this Resolution.
Submitted by,
Jane Howington, City Manager
David Robbins, Chief of Police