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Memorandum
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
Mark McNeill, City Administrator
FROM: Teri Scherer, Records Supervisor
SUBJECT: Purchase ofDWI Enforcement Supplies - digital recorders
DATE: November 13,2008
INTRODUCTION:
The Police Department is requesting Councils approval to purchase fourteen digital
recorders to replace existing units purchased in 2003.
BACKGROUND:
The original units were purchased in 2003, and are standard equipment carried in our
squad car equipment boxes. Recently officers have experienced digital recorder failure.
New recorders will replace antiquated units and those that have failed. The IT
Coordinator has been consulted and agrees with a replacement plan.
BUDGET IMPACT:
The money used to purchase the equipment will be taken from the DWI forfeiture fund. It
will not have any impact on the Police Department budget.
VISIONING RELATIONSHIP:
Action - housekeeping
ALTERNATIVES;
1. Approve the purchase
2. Do not approve the purchase
3. Table and provide direction to staff
RECOMMENDATION:
Alternative #1. Staff recommends approval of the purchase.
.ACTION REQUESTED:
If the Council concurs, they should, by motion, authorize the purchase of fourteen digital
recorders using DWI forfeiture funds.
E ui ment Descri tion Quanti Total Cost
Olympus Digital Recorder 14 $4,606.00 plus tax, shipping
and handling