Explanation
Background
Need: Additional purchases are needed utilizing Law Enforcement Seizure Funds for the Division of Police to purchase replacement network switching devices to maintain current network operations. Maintaining direct network access will facilitate all Division personnel in accessing information and maintain the Detective Bureau's use of the newly acquired Case Management System. The purchase is aimed at reducing crime and improving public safety through enhanced information sharing.
Additional Need: The Division of Police needs to place funds on an existing Universal Term Contract in order to purchase the network devices.
Bid Information: Resource One - UTC #19766
Contract Compliance No: Resource One 31-1419297
Emergency Designation: Emergency legislation is requested for this ordinance to allow for the purchase of the equipment in order to meet the project replacement schedule for the continued operation for the Division of Police.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Budgeted Amount: This purchase of $7,917.75 is part of funds from the Law Enforcement Seizure Funds; therefore, there will be no impact on the financial status of the General Fund.
Title
To authorize and direct the Finance Director to issue a purchase order to Resource One in the amount of $7,917.75 for the Division of Police from the appropriated Law Enforcement Seizure Funds for the purchase of network switching devices, and to declare an emergency. ($7,917.75)
Body
WHEREAS, funds are needed from the Law Enforcement Seizure Funds to purchase replacement network switching devices to maintain the Division's network capability; and
WHEREAS, funds to purchase the replacement network devices have been previously appropriated; and
WHEREAS, the replacement network devices will maintain the Division's personnel information access to the network and increase the use of the Case Management System with the goal aimed at reducing crime ...
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