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 $147,059.22 for the purchase and installation of the Verkada camera system across all fire stations; and, WHEREAS, the City Council previously took action to approve an agreement related to the purchase and the installation of the cameras (Resolution no. 22483), however, additional funding is needed to complete the project; and, WHEREAS, the department is requesting approval of an agreement with MJ Communications at $147,059.22 plus a 10% contingency; 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 $161,765.10.
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 $161,765.10 and to take whatever additional action may be necessary to complete the purchase approved in this Resolution.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 1st day of November 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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