RESOLUTION NO. ________
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RICHMOND
AMENDING THE FIRE DEPARTMENT BUDGET TO ALLOCATE FUNDS FOR
THE PURCHASE, INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE OF DISPATCH
SOFTWARE AND EQUIPMENT
WHEREAS, the Richmond Fire Department requires an upgrade to its fire dispatch system in order to ensure its equipment is in conformance with industry standards; and
WHEREAS, upgrading the Fire Department’s dispatch equipment will benefit the community by improving response times; and
WHEREAS, the purchase and installation of upgraded dispatch technologies will assist the Fire Department in developing enhanced performance metrics which will further its ongoing mission for continuous quality improvement; and
WHEREAS, contracting with Mark 43 for the dispatch technology upgrade is necessary and prudent because the City, through its Police Department already has long term contracts with the vendor; and
WHEREAS, the sole sourcing of this Contract to Mark 43 will ensure the more effective delivery of emergency services by allowing better integration of Fire Department and Police Department dispatch functions; and
WHEREAS, Stommel Inc. dba Lehr has the capability of installing the equipment and the cost of its services have already gone through a competitive public procurement process; and
WHEREAS, the City of Richmond will amend the Fire Department’s budget for Fiscal Year 2023-24 and appropriate in an amount not to exceed $438,862.50 to purchase, install, and maintain the fire dispatch system upgrades.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Council of the City of Richmond:
1. The City of Richmond shall appropriate $438,862.50 to the Fire Department’s budget for Fiscal Year 2023-24.
2. The funds appropriated are hereby allocated towards program expenditures, under Fund 01204022-400209; 01204022-400501; 01204022-400341.
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I certify that the foregoing resolution was passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Richmond at a regular meeting held on September 12, 2023 by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTENTIONS:
ABSENT:
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Clerk of the City of Richmond
(SEAL)
Approved:
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Mayor
Approved as to form:
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City Attorney