Explanation
This legislation authorizes the City Clerk to take action to upgrade the audio system in Council Chambers. The current system was installed over twenty years ago and is no longer 100% reliable. To design the new system, Council worked with audio engineers from the Columbus Association of Performing Arts (CAPA) who made specific component recommendations for the new integrated system. The new system will provide:
· Expanded audio option on the main floor of Chambers, including the addition of input/output connections in the media section;
· 100% digital sound and recording functionality;
· Integrated computer/audio sound.
The project will include complete replacement of microphones, speakers and amplifier in addition to adding several wireless components. These new and replacement components will expand presentation and audio options for Chamber events, thereby improving communications with the public, while maintaining and protecting the room's historic character
FISCAL IMPACT: Funding comes from the Permanent Improvement Fund, which has adequate unappropriated cash. The work will be competitively bid.
Title
To authorize the appropriation of $60,000.00 within the Permanent Improvement Fund: to authorize the expenditure of $60,000.00 from the General Permanent Improvement Fund for the purpose of upgrading the audio system in Council Chambers, and to declare an emergency. ($60,000.00)
Body
WHEREAS, the current audio system in Council Chambers is over twenty years old and in need of substantial upgrade, and
WHEREAS, Council desires to secure an upgraded and fully functioning system to expand presentation and audio options using digital sound and wireless technology to enhance communications with the public, and
WHEREAS, CAPA recommended a system that will meet the needs of Council and City Hall users for an extended period, and
WHEREAS, the project will be designed to maintain and protect the room's histo...
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