20B - CONTRACT AWARD FOR ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATION

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REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: SEPTEMBER 7, 2010 TITLE: APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT FROM FBI - CONTRACT AWARD FOR ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS INTERCEPT ROOM UPGRADE (SPEC. NO. 10-032) CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDED ACTION CLERK OF COUNCIL USE ONLY: APPROVED ? As Recommended ? As Amended ? Ordinance on 151 Reading ? Ordinance on 2nd Reading ? Implementing Resolution ? Set Public Hearing For CONTINUED TO FILE NUMBER Approve an appropriation adjustment accepting the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) funding in the amount of $73,000 into the Police Machine & Equipment account (no. 02414425 63001) to enforce crimes in Orange County. 2. Award a contract to JSI Telecom for the purchase of electronic communications intercept room equipment upgrades in an amount not exceed $73,000. DISCUSSION The Police Department's electronic communications intercept room (Wire Room) provides the capability to conduct approved telephone intercepts. The Wire Room is one of only a few in Orange County and is an integral part of the City's Gang Task Force efforts with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). As such, other municipal and federal agencies also rely on its intercept capabilities. The Wire Room is currently equipped with the Voice Box III 3.6 software version and equipment. On August 3, 2009 City Council awarded a contract to JSI Telecom for the upgrade of equipment to the intercept room. In order for the Wire Room to remain operational, hardware upgrades are essential to ensure effective on-going use and maintain the level of standard. Funds from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) will be used to upgrade the equipment in the wire room to conduct approved telephone intercepts. This project will enhance the Police Department's performance as well as local municipal and federal agencies. 20B-1