July 26, 2022
Information Technology
DATE: July 26, 2022
TO: Mayor Butt and Members of the City Council
FROM:
Sue Hartman, Director of Information Technology
Subject:
Contract with Granicus for KCRT Audio-Video Upgrade
of City Council Chambers Broadcast Equipment
FINANCIAL IMPACT: Funds are available in the KCRT Division of the Information Technology Department CIP budget for
Fiscal Year 2022-2023 (40864281 400702 06F03)
PREVIOUS COUNCIL
ACTION:
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STATEMENT OF THE
ISSUE:
The City’s Council Chambers needs replacement
equipment to improve audio video, including a service to allow archived streaming, and upgrade equipment that
allows for a higher definition when broadcasting.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
APPROVE the purchase of legacy audio video
equipment and services from Granicus in an amount not
to exceed $19,102 – Information Technology Department
(Sue Hartman 510-620-6874).
DISCUSSION:
The City of Richmond City Council Chambers needs the replacement of aging legacy audio video equipment to improve the broadcast of public meetings. The equipment and AGENDA
REPORT
July 26, 2022
services in the proposed contract with Granicus include cloud-based software that will stream public meetings remotely utilizing enhanced encoders and providing archived videos for on-demand viewing. Training and setup are included.
DOCUMENTS ATTACHED:
Attachment 1 – Proposed Contract
Attachment 2 – IT Authorization