25A - 911 EMERGENCY PHONE SYSTEM

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CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: ~ ~ REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION CLERK OF COUNCIL USE ONLY: JULY 18, 2005 APPROVED TITLE: Qldt}(2c~_____ CITY MANAGER o As Recommended o As Amended o Ordinance on 1st Reading o Ordinance on 2nd Reading o Implementing Resolution o Set Public Hearing For AGREEMENT FOR 9-1-1 EMERGENCY PHONE SYSTEM CONTINUED TO FILE NUMBER RECOMMENDED ACTION Direct the City Attorney to prepare and authorize the City Manager and the Clerk of the Council to execute an agreement with Positron Inc., for the purchase and installation of a new 9-1-1 Emergency Phone System in the Police Department's communication center in an amount not to exceed $225,000. DISCUSSION The Police Department is in the process of upgrading its communication center with a new Computer Aided Dispatch System (CAD). Integrated into the CAD will be a new 9-1-1 Emergency Phone System. Positron Inc. was selected as the vendor to provide both the CAD and 9-1-1 Emergency Phone System. By integrating these two compatible systems, dispatchers will be able to trace, locate, and return phone calls from community members requesting emergency services. The new phone system will be capable of providing dispatchers with the location of individuals who are using either hard-wired or cellular telephones. Positron Inc. is listed on the State of California's Master Purchase Agreement (MPA) as an authorized contractor. The MPA offers a variety of commodity and information technology products and services at prices that have been assessed to be fair, reasonable, and competitive. The California 9-1-1 Emergency Communications Office has set up a grant account for the purchase of the Emergency Phone System. The 9-1-1 Emergency Communications Office will make a direct payment to Positron Inc. for the entire cost of the phone system. 25A-1