RESOLUTION NO. (N.C.S.)
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE DIRECT PURCHASE OF SECURITY CAMERAS FOR THE SALINAS FIRE STATIONS WHEREAS, the Salinas Fire Department has experienced equipment theft and/or break-ins to staff vehicles across all fire stations; and, WHEREAS, due to the location of several stations and the surrounding transient population, personnel continue to experience safety concerns; and, WHEREAS, the Salinas Fire Department has obtained quotes for camera systems across all fire stations, to mitigate and prevent crime and ensure the safety of personnel; and, WHEREAS, MJ Communication has quoted the department $112, 958.84 for the purchase and installation of the Verkada camera system across all fire stations; and, WHEREAS, the department is requesting approval of an agreement with MJ Communications for an amount not to exceed $112, 958.84; and, WHEREAS, the City Council can approve this purchase pursuant to Salinas Municipal Code Section 12-27 (exception to low-bid based competition) in contracting for equipment, materials, supplies, and services and pursuant to Salinas Municipal Code 12-28.080 (local purchasing preference); and WHEREAS, the total purchase and installation cost cannot exceed $112,958.84 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that pursuant to Salinas Municipal Code sections 12-27 and 12-28.080 the Salinas City Council authorizes the Purchase Agent to enter into an agreement with MJ Communications to complete the purchase of the security camera systems for a total cost not to exceed $112, 958.84 and to take whatever additional action may be necessary to complete the purchase approved in this Resolution.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 20th day of September 2022, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
APPROVED:
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Kimbley Craig, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Patricia M. Barajas, City Clerk
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