Explanation
BACKGROUND: This legislation authorizes the Director of the Department of Technology, on behalf of Public Safety, to modify and extend the renewable contract for the software service support agreement with Public Safety Systems, Inc. (PSSI), owner of the license for the Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) Response software application. The CAD system is utilized by the police dispatch facility and the Fire Alarm Offices. The CAD allows these facilities to monitor, track and dispatch emergency and non-emergency data. PSSI provides services such as, telephone support services, upgrades to software and enhancement features, which support the CAD system's daily operations.
On June 12, 2000, Council approved and passed Ordinance 1420-00, which established the software support services provided by PSSI. This modification extends, the previously legislated, contract from June 12, 2003 through June 13, 2004.
FISCAL IMPACT: In fiscal year 2001 $42,500.00 was expended for software support service provided by PSSI. During fiscal year 2002, $46,200.00 was expended for the same service. The expenditure of $48,500.00 for this modification is budgeted and funding is available.
EMERGENCY: There is an immediate need to modify and extend a contract with PSSI in order to maintain uninterrupted support and services that support the Computer Aided Dispatch Response system.
CONTRACT COMPLIANCE NUMBER: 54-1302472 Expires: 07/25/2004
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To authorize the Director of the Department of Technology to modify and extend a contract with Public Safety System, Inc. for software support and services for the Response Computer Aided Dispatch System for the Technology Department, to authorize the expenditure of $48,500.00 from the Technology Department, Director's Office, General Fund, and to declare an emergency. ($48,500.00)
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WHEREAS, the legislation authorizes the Director of the Department of Technology to modify and extend a software license...
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