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CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE:
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REQUEST FOR
COUNCIL ACTION
CLERK OF COUNCIL USE ONLY:
OCTOBER 18, 2004
TITLE:
APPROVED
o As Recommended
o As Amended
o Ordinance on 1 sl Reading
o Ordinance on 2nd Reading
o Implementing Resolution
o Set Public Hearing For
AGREEMENT WITH AWS NATIONAL
ACCOUNTS FOR WIRELESS SERVICES
AND EQUIPMENT
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RECOMMENDED ACTION
Direct the City Attorney to prepare and authorize the City Manager and
the Clerk of the Council to execute a participating addendum with AWS
National Accounts, LLC, a subsidiary of AT&T Wireless to join the City
under a master agreement with Western States Contracting Alliance for
wireless communications service and equipment for a period beginning
November 1, 2004 to July 1, 2006 in an amount not to exceed $275,000 per
year.
DISCUSSION
The Police Department currently employs limited wireless data
communications from AT&T Wireless to link officers in the field with
computerized systems. These systems allow officers to obtain critical
information quickly and in a visual format which greatly assists them in
the performance of their duties. The wireless link also enables field-
based officers to submit reports and other administrative documentation
without leaving the field, which facilitates the productivity of policing
activities.
The City's Information Services Division recommends the consolidation of
all wireless data communications services under one agreement to be
managed and administered by the Telecommunication Services unit through
the Telecommunications Services Internal Services Fund. The City
qualifies to join a competitively bid cooperative purchasing contract
under the Western States Contracting Alliance. As a member, the State of
California extends eligibility to join to cities in the state. This
contract with AT&T Wireless provides the extremely low pricing with
protections on future price increase. The City may terminate at any time,
without penalty, with 30 days notice.
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Wireless Data Services and Equipment
October 18, 2004
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FISCAL IMPACT
Funds are budgeted and are available
Services account for contractual services
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Executive Director
Finance & Management Services Agency
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in the FY 04-05 Communication
(account no. 102-171-6291).