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REQUEST FOR <br />COUNCIL ACTION <br />CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: <br />DECEMBER 6, 2010 <br />TITLE <br />AGREEMENT WITH VERIZON <br />WIRELESS DATA SERVICES FOR <br />WIRELESS DATA SERVICES AND <br />EQUIPMENT <br />C , ?' . ?/?'--_-_._ <br />CITY MANAGER <br />RECOMMENDED ACTION <br />CLERK OF COUNCIL USE ONLY: <br />APPROVED <br />? As Recommended <br />? As Amended <br />? Ordinance on 1st Reading <br />? Ordinance on 2nd Reading <br />? Implementing Resolution <br />? Set Public Hearing For_ <br />CONTINUED TO <br />FILE NUMBER <br />Authorize the City Manager and the Clerk of the Council to execute a participating addendum with <br />Verizon Wireless Data Services to join the City under a master agreement with the California <br />Wireless Contract (CWC) for wireless data communications services and equipment for a period <br />of one year in an amount not to exceed $150,000 per year. <br />DISCUSSION <br />The Police Department and other technology supporting units currently employ wireless data <br />communications to link officers in the field with computerized systems. These systems allow <br />officers to obtain critical information faster and in visual format which greatly assists them in the <br />performance of their duties. The wireless links also enable field-based officers to submit reports <br />and other administrative documentation without leaving the field. This is an officer safety tool and <br />facilitates the productivity of patrol/policing activities. The Police Department has experienced <br />continuing connectivity problems with the services provided by the current vendor. After extensive <br />field testing, the Police Department has requested a change to services provided by Verizon <br />Wireless Data Services. <br />The City qualifies to join a competitively bid cooperative purchasing agreement under the <br />California Wireless Contract (CWC). As a member, the State of California extends eligibility to join <br />to cities in the state. This agreement with Verizon Wireless provides extremely competitive pricing <br />with protections on future price increases. The City may terminate at any time, without penalty, <br />with 30 days notice. <br />25D-1