Title
Radio and Telephone Recording System
Summary
DESCRIPTION OF TOPIC:
The present Radio recording system which operates on the old XP format has reached its limits. The system is no longer reliable to use to record the radio traffic. This system is not able to be expanded and will have to be discarded since reaching its end of use cycle. We are requesting to purchase from Quality Recording Systems, LLC the equipment necessary to have a secure and reliable source to record our two way radio traffic. This system will also record our dispatch incoming calls in such a way that allows replay right from the console using a very simple format, which, at this time we do not have. We will purchase this needed equipment using cash restricted for this type of purchase held in the Drug Fund and the Federal Forfeitures checking accounts. This cost shall not exceed 15,000.00 so as not to exceed the State Bid law amount. Requesting the funds be appropriated to account 01-608-7010, Capital Purchases with the necessary budget adjustments as needed once we have determined that this recording system is compatible to what we have in place at this time with our radio and phone system.
SOURCE OF FUNDING:
Please provide the amount requested:an amount not to exceed $15,000.00
Is this a budgeted item? NO
Please provide the budgeted amount: $_____na________ Account No. ___________na________________
If budgeted, is this a capital purchase, capital project, or special fund? _______na__________________
Was this item included in the Fiscal Year Capital Projects Plan? NO_____
If yes, please provide the amount included in Capital Projects Plan: $____0_______
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WHEREAS, the present radio recording system which operates on the old XP format has reached its limits, and
WHEREAS, the system is no longer reliable to use to record the radio traffic and it is not able to be expanded and will have to be discarded since reaching its end of use cycle, and
WHEREAS, the Police Department is requesting to purchase from Quality Recording Systems, LLC the equipment necessary to have a secure and reliable source to record their two way radio traffic, and
WHEREAS, this system will also record our dispatch incoming calls in such a way that allows replay right from the console using a very simple format, which, at this time, they do not have, and
WHEREAS, this purchase will be made using cash restricted for this type of purchase held in the Drug Fund and the Federal Forfeitures checking accounts, and
WHEREAS, this cost shall not exceed $15,000.00 so as not to exceed the State Bid law amount, and
WHEREAS, they are requesting the funds be appropriated to account 01-608-7010, Capital Purchases with the necessary budget adjustments as needed once they have determined that this recording system is compatible to what they have in place at this time with their radio and phone system.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Foley, Alabama, as follows:
SECTION 1: Approves the purchase of needed equipment to record two way radio traffic from Quality Recording Systems, LLC. in an amount not to exceed $15,000.00.
SECTION 2: Appropriates $15,000.00 to Account No. 01-608-7010, Capital Purchases in support of this action.
SECTION 3: This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption as required by law.