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STATEMENT OF ESSENTIAL USE /SOURCE OF FUNDS <br />To t uther understand the essential governmental use intended for the equipment together with an understanding of <br />sources from which payments will be made, please address the following questions by completing this form or by <br />sending a separate letter: <br />As it relates to City of Santa Ana LEASE No. 23717 <br />What is the specific use of the equipment? <br />Equipment is used for radio communications by the Police Department for emersenev and <br />non- emergencv dailv operations, special events, and inter- agenev communications during <br />mutual aid situations and potentially catastrophic events. <br />Public Works, Planning & Development, Parks and Recreations and Finance Agencies within <br />the City utilize the equipment for communications during their respective daily operations; <br />including interoperable communications with public safety when requesting police response. <br />2. Why is the equipment essential to the operation of City of Santa Ana? <br />Due to the nature of the work performed by Santa Ana Agencies, radio equipment provides the <br />essential communications needs to perform daily operational needs. <br />Does the equipment replace existing equipment? Yes <br />If so, why is the replacement being made? <br />Existing equipment has reached its end -of -life and requires replacement and /or upgrade. <br />Replacement parts are no longer available and the systems are no longer be sustainable <br />throul4h the vendor. Replacement and /or upgrade of equipment also meets the P25 compliancy <br />standard required by 2018. <br />4. Is there a cost justification for the new equipment? Yes <br />If so, please attach outline ofjustification. <br />See page 2 <br />5. What is the expected source of finds for the payments due under the Lease for the current fiscal <br />year and future fiscal years? <br />Citv General Fund Budget; appropriated on an annual basis. <br />