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File #: MO 16-031    Version: 1 Name: Approve Squad Toughbook Purchase
Type: Motion Status: Passed
File created: 3/17/2016 In control: City Council
On agenda: 3/17/2016 Final action: 3/17/2016
Title: AUTHORIZE PAYMENT FOR TEN RUGGEDIZED COMPUTERS FOR SQUAD CARS
Sponsors: Joe Huss

CONSENT AGENDA - Paul Grosse, IT Manager

 

Title

AUTHORIZE PAYMENT FOR TEN RUGGEDIZED COMPUTERS FOR SQUAD CARS

 

Background

The requested action is pursuant to the Blaine City Charter section 6.05, which requires City Council approval of all purchases or contracts in excess of $20,000.

 

Staff is requesting approval to purchase ten ruggedized notebook computers for installation in squad vehicles.  The ten ruggedized notebooks would be purchased from Now Micro at a cost of $41,440.  Funds were appropriated for this purchase in the 2016 Capital Equipment Fund Budget, and adequate funds exist to complete the purchase.

 

Recommendation

By motion, approve:

                     The payment to Now Micro in the amount of $41,440 for ten ruggedized squad computers.