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CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE:
CLERK OF COUNCIL USE ONLY:
REQUEST FOR
COUNCIL ACTION
MARCH OS, 2007
TITLE:
AGREEMENT WITH
NEW CINGULAR WIRELESS
ACCOUNTS FOR WIRELESS
EQUIPMENT
NATIONAL
SERVICES AND
APPROVED
D As Recommended
D As Amended
D Ordinance on 1 sl Reading
D Ordinance on 2nd Reading
D Implementing Resolution
D Set Public Hearing For
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CITY MANAGER
CONTINUED TO
FILE NUMBER
RECOMMENDED ACTION
Direct the City Attorney to prepare and authorize the City Manager to
sign a participating addendum with New Cingular Wireless National
Accounts, LLC under a master agreement with the Western States
Contracting Alliance for wireless communications service and equipment
for a period beginning January 1, 2007 to December 31, 2010 in an amount
not to exceed $350,000 per year.
DISCUSSION
The Police Department currently employs wireless data communications
from Cingular Wireless to link officers in the field with computerized
systems. These systems allow officers to obtain critical information
faster and in visual format which greatly assists them in the
performance of their duties. The wireless links also enable field-based
officers to submit reports and other administrative documentation
without leaving the field. This aids the productivity patrol/policing
activities. The Fire Department is in the process of implementing a
wireless data based system to communicate with its vehicles in the
field. Other City Agencies including Planning and Building, and
Communi ty Development, employ wireless data communications to improve
the delivery of services to the community.
To provide wireless data communications, the City utilizes services from
New Cingular Wireless National Accounts LLC under an agreement through
the Western States Contracting Alliance (WSCA). This agreement has just
been re-competed and negotiated as of December 2006. As a member, the
State of California extends eligibility to join to cities in the state.
This contract with New Cingular Wireless National Accounts LLC provides
extremely competitive pricing with protections on future price
increases. The City may terminate at any time, without penalty, with 30
days notice.
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Wireless Data Services and Equipment
March 05, 2007
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FISCAL IMPACT
Funds are budgeted and are available in the Communication Services
Internal Service Fund account for contractual services (account no. 102-
171-6291) .
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Francisco Gutierrez (\...
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Finance & Management Services Agency
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