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REQUEST FOR
COUNCIL ACTION
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CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE:
CLERK OF COUNCIL USE ONLY:
APRIL 17, 2006
TITLE:
CONTRACT AWARD FOR
IN-CAR VIDEO SYSTEM
EQUIPMENT
(SPEC. 06-004)
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APPROVED
o As Recommended
o As Amended
o Ordinance on 151 Reading
o Ordinance on 2nd Reading
o Implementing Resolution
o Set Public Hearing For
CONTINUED TO
FILE NUMBER
RECOMMENDED ACTION
Award a contract to Kustom Signals, Inc. for in-car video system equipment
for an annual amount not to exceed $85,000.
DISCUSSION
The Santa Ana Police Department utilizes in-car video systems to provide
independent verification of the field operations. Use of in-car video
systems is essential during situations that may be confrontational or when
there is no independent third party witness. The Police Department
requires 10 Kustom Signals Digital Eyewitness@ in-car video systems to
replace and upgrade the department's current systems. The current in-car
video systems installed in 1999 use outdated video home system (VHS)
technology, are obsolete and due for replacement.
The Digital Eyewitness@ in-car video system uses digital video disc (DVD)
technology and records to a DVD/RAM disc. The DVD/RAM format also includes
error-checking software that will automatically go back and correct any
skips in recording that may occur. Staff has determined that Kustom
Signals, Inc. is the sole source distributor of the DVD format in-car video
system. Kustom Signals, Inc. will provide installation, and has also
agreed to include a $500 rebate for each VHS system traded in. As a result
staff recommends Council approval of the recommended action.
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Contract Award for In-Car Video System
(Spec. No. 06-004)
April 17, 2006
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FISCAL IMPACT
Funds are available in Criminal Activities Fund Machinery & Equipment
account (account no. 26-342-6641)
APPROVED AS TO FUNDS AND ACCOUNTS:
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Paul M. Walters
Chief of Police
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