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CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE:
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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
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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.
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Driver Simulator Upgrade
February 6, 2006
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FISCAL IMPACT
Funds for the first four months of the agreement are available in the
Police Department, Training Division Other Contractual Services account
(account no. 011-334-6291). Funds for the remainder of the agreement
period will be included in each FY budget. If Council chooses not to
budget the funds in any future year, the lease may be cancelled.
APPROVED AS TO FUNDS AND ACCOUNTS:
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Chief of Police
Police Department
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Francisco Gutierrez
Executive Director
Finance & Mgmt. Services
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