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CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: ~ ~ REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION CLERK OF COUNCIL USE ONLY: FEBRUARY 6, 2006 APPROVED TITLE: o As Recommended o As Amended o Ordinance on 1" Reading o Ordinance on 2"" Reading o Implementing Resolution o Set Public Hearing For AGREEMENT WITH FAAC INC. FOR DRIVER SIMULATOR UPGRADE QjJ(;1CZ-- CITY MANAGER 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 FAAC Inc. to purchase the standard upgrade package for two driver simulators in an amount not to exceed $240,000. DISCUSSION In 1999, the Police Department purchased two driver simulators from FAAC Inc. for $197,000. The simulators have been used to teach police officers safe driving skills and to provide remedial training in a protected and controlled environment. Additionally, all officers are mandated to receive sixteen hours of Perishable Skills training every two years. The driving portion of the Perishable Skills training is taught using the simulators. The two FAAC simulators are nearly seven years old and the average life span of computer hardware is five years. The simulators have required extensive service and repair during the past two years. Additionally, new software is continually being developed which enhances the training value of the simulators. In order to continue with the necessary training of the police officers, staff recommends an agreement with FAAC Inc. to lease the standard upgrade package for the two driver simulators and a four-year extended warranty, in an amount not to exceed $240,000 over a five-year period. The terms of the agreement specifies monthly payments of $3,975.18 for five years, with an option to purchase for $1, exercisable by the Chief of Police. 25C-1