HomeMy WebLinkAboutB. DIGITAL SAFETY TECHNOLOGIES - PURCHASE DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERAS (IN CAR) SYSTEM FOR FIRE DEPTCity of Port Arthur, Texas
Mayor and City Council Communication
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November 17, 2009 Page 1 of 1
RECOMMENDATION:
The Fire Department recommends that the City Council approve the purchase of Digital Video Camera Systems from
Digital Safety Technologies of Morrisville, North Carolina in the amount of $73,088.
BACKGROUND:
This is state of the art equipment that will be installed in all frontline fire apparatus. The cameras will be operational in
route to incidents and while crews are fighting fires. This purchase is 100% funded by the 2007 SHSP Grant. City
Council approved acceptance of the 2007 SHSP Grant at the November 6, 2007 City Council Meeting. Digital Safety
Technologies is the sole manufacturer, distributor, and provider of this equipment.
BUDGET/FISCAL EFFECT:
Funds are available in account # 107-1118-521.92-00 Project #PS0707
STAFFING/EMPLOYEE EFFECT:
None
SUMMARY:
The Fire Department recommends that the City Council approve the purchase of Digital Video Camera Systems from
Digital Safety Technologies of Morrisville, North Carolina in the amount of $73,088. The price of $73,088 is the lowest
cost with the best value.
LARRY D. CHARD, FIRE CHIEF
DEBORAH ECHOES, FINANCE DIIZECTOR
S WNA T BBS, PU~HAgING MANAGER
PREPARED BY:LDR
APPROVED BY
CITY MANAGER
DISPOSITION BY COUNCIL
APPROVED
OTHER (DESCRIBE)
PROCESSED BY
CrIY SECRETARY