Explanation
BACKGROUND: This ordinance authorizes the Director of the Department of Finance and Management, on behalf of the Division of Support Services, to establish purchase orders with Advizex Technologies for an Egan Marino Computer (EMC) data storage device and with OnX Enterprise Solutions for five servers for the Computer Aided Dispatching System (CAD). CAD is used to assist in processing calls from the public to the Department of Public Safety's dispatch center (both Police and Fire). The EMC data storage system archives information such as calls for service and data from the Intergraph CAD system, which is required to be stored and maintained per ORC 149.43 for evidentiary and public records requests. Fire and Police agencies are also required to store and maintain this data in order to obtain NFIRS and CALEA accreditation. The additional storage capacity is requested in order to continue to archive data from the CAD system.
The CAD's current servers are five years old and should be replaced. The servers are vital to Fire and Police 911 dispatching operations. This purchase order will utilize existing Universal Term Contracts (UTC) established through the competitive bid process by the Purchasing Office with Advizex Technologies, Contract number FL005296 and OnX Enterprise Solutions, Contract number FL005254.
Contract Compliance: Advizex Technologies Contract Compliance Number # 371504931 - Expires: August 4, 2016
OnX Enterprise Solutions Contract Compliance Number # 271445264 - Expires: February 2, 2017
Emergency Designation: Emergency designation is requested to ensure the continued operation of the CAD System.
FISCAL IMPACT: Funds for this purchase are available within Public Safety's 2015 Capital Improvement Budget. This ordinance will also amend the 2015 Capital Improvement Budget (CIB) and transfer funds between projects in the Safety Bond Fund.
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To amend the 2015 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the City ...
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