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REQUEST FOR <br />COUNCIL ACTION <br />CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: <br />JUNE 19, 2006 <br />TITLE: <br />CONTRACT AMENDMENT FOR <br />LIBRARY MEDIA EQUIPMENT <br />(SPEC. NO. 06-084) <br />CITY MANAGER <br />RECOMMENDED ACTION <br />CLERK OF COUNCIL USE ONLY: <br />APPROVED <br />^ As Recommended <br />^ As Amended <br />^ Ordinance on 1s1 Reading <br />^ Ordinance on 2"d Reading <br />^ Implementing Resolution <br />^ Set Public Hearing For <br />CONTINUED TO <br />FILE NUMBER <br />Amend the contract with Card Meter Systems Inc. to increase the aggregate <br />limit by $10,000 for the Library media equipment program for an annual <br />amount not to exceed $20,000. <br />DISCUSSION <br />The Santa Ana Public Library provides adult and youth programs to 134,000 <br />patrons annually. In addition to lending over 400,000 books, magazines and <br />CD/DVDs each year, the library also offers adult and youth computer labs, <br />microfilmed archived newspapers, extensive online databases and reference <br />resources, information services and support for adults and youth, and story <br />time for children. <br />The Library established a patron pay-per-use media equipment rental program <br />in 2000, which included copiers in the Central Library, Newhope Learning <br />Center and the Parks, Recreation and Community Services Agency operated <br />McFadden Learning Center. All copiers, microfilm reader/printers and <br />computer printers are operated via coin or debit card. The Library funds <br />the program utilizing the revenue from public use. When revenue falls <br />short of the required monthly minimum rental fee, the Library pays the <br />balance. <br />Card .Meter Systems Inc. is terminating their equipment rental program. <br />Staff requests approval to increase the aggregate limit for Card Meter <br />Systems Inc. to provide uninterrupted equipment use and service while a new <br />contract is solicited. <br />22G-1 <br />