HomeMy WebLinkAboutD. PURCHASE DIGITAL CAMERAS (POLICE)City ®f P®rt Arthur, 'Texas
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DATE REFERENCE SUBJECT PAGE
NUMBER ~ Recommendation to authorize the purchase of
3/29/10 7 Digital Camera systems for the Police 1 of i
Department
RB"CUMMI;NDATI UN:
The Police Department recommends the City Counci] authorize the purchase of seven (~ Digital
Camera systems from Digital Safety Technologies, Momsville, NC. In the amount 'of
$40,635.00.
BAC%GROUND:
The Police Department wishes to purchase seven (7) Digital Video Recordirig systems for the
patrol fleet.- Each patrol vehicle is outfitted with these systems toyrecord encounters with the
public. The video. from-these cameras is stored on a Departrnent server and is used in
prosecution of cases, complaints, and documenting evidence. The .seven systems will be used to
either replace older equipment that is no longer functional or for riew cars being ordered.
The following is the Bid from Digital Safety Technologies who is the sole vendor for this
technology.
DST Inc. $40,635.00.
BUDGETARY/F7SCAL EFFECT: ,
Grant funds from the LETPP 2009 aze available for this purchase in account # 107-1118-521.92-
00 PS-0013.
STAFFING/EMPLOYEE EFFECT: '
None
SUMMARY.•
The Police Department recommends the City Council authorize the purchase of seven (7) Digital
Camera systems from Digital Safety Technologies, Morrisville, NC, in the amount of $40,635.00
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Mazk Blanton Deborah Echols
Chief of Police ~ Finance Director
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Shawna Tubbs
Purchasing Manager ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ,
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