Explanation
BACKGROUND: This ordinance authorizes the Director of the Department of Public Safety, on behalf of the Division of Support Services, to enter into a contract with Deccan International for an upgrade to the current LiveMum application being used by Fire E911 dispatchers. LiveMUM is a real-time operational module that provides the dispatchers with instant recomendations on where to reallocate fire apparatus needed for service. It identifies gaps in coverage based on geographic area and call demand to instantaneously recommond optimal move-ups (apparatus reallocation) for EMS apparatuses. Move-ups allow for available apparatuses to be reassigned to different areas when the primary appratus for that area is on a dispatched run. This upgrade to the LiveMUM Move-Up Module offers a replay mode to be used to review coverage and past unit activity. Dispatchers will have a Wallmap feature, as well as real-time coverage maps with this web-based application.
Bid Information: This upgrade to the current LiveMUM application is executed in accordance with the sole source provisions of Chapter 329 of the Columbus City Code; Deccan International is the proprietary software licensing and maintenance contractor for the City's current LiveMUM applicaition.
Contract Compliance: Contract Compliance Number #33-0864002, expires 8-7-2017.
Emergency Designation: Emergency designation is requested to ensure that the City's dispatchers can utililize this upgrade immediately to ensure they are offering the best service to the citizens.
FISCAL IMPACT: This ordinance authorizes an expenditure of $27,200 from the Division of Support Service's general fund budget for an upgrade to the current LiveMUM application for the 911 Communication Center.
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To authorize and direct the Director of Public Safety, on behalf of the Division of Support Services, to enter into a contract with Deccan International, for an upgrade to the LiveMUM application in accordance with the sole source provisions of the Columbus City Code; to authorize the expenditure of $27,200.00 from the General Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($27,200.00)
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WHEREAS, the Department of Public Safety, Division of Support Services, has a need to upgrade the current LiveMUM application; and
WHEREAS, Deccan International, currently owns the the LiveMUM software; and
WHEREAS, Deccan International provides the current software updates and maintenance; and
WHEREAS, this acquisition is in accordance with sole source provisions of Columbus City Code; and
WHEREAS, an emergency exists in the usual daily operations of the Department of Public Safety, Division of Support Services, in that it is immediately necessary to authorize the Director to enter into said contract with Deccan International for the upgrade to the current LiveMUM application, to allow the 911 Communications Center to operate at optimal levels, without interruption, thereby preserving the public peace, health, property, safety and welfare; now, therefore
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
SECTION 1. That the Director of Public Safety, on behalf of the Division of Support Services, be and is hereby authorized and directed to enter into a contract with Deccan International, for the upgrade to the LiveMUM application with the 911 Cmmunications Center , in accordance with the sole source provisions of Chapter 329 of the Columbus City Code.
SECTION 2. That this agreement is entered into pursuant to the sole source provisions of Chapter 329 of the Columbus City Code.
SECTION 3. That for the purpose stateed in Section 1 hereof, the expenditure of $27,200, or as much thereof as may be needed, is hereby authorized from Fund 1000 General Fund, Subfund 100010 in object class Contractual Services 03, per the accounting codes in the attachment to this ordinance.
SECTION 4. That for the reasons stated in the preamble hereto, which is hereby made a part hereof, this ordinance is hereby declared to be an emergency measure and shall take effect and be in force from and after its passage and approval by the Mayor, or ten days after passage if the Mayor neither approves nor vetoes the same.