RESOLUTION NO. (N.C.S.)
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE DIRECT PURCHASE OF SECURITY CAMERAS FOR THE SALINAS FIRE STATIONS WHEREAS, the City Council previously approved Resolution No. 22510 (N.C.S.) approving the purchase of security cameras for the City’s fire station facilities; and, WHEREAS, an amendment to the professional services agreement is required to accommodate for equipment and labor that will help the Fire Department comply with the legally required retention policy for public facility video; and, 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 $220,044.53 for the purchase and installation of the Verkada camera systems across all fire stations; and, WHEREAS, the department is requesting the agreement with MJ Communications to incorporate 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 $242,048.98.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that pursuant to Salinas Municipal Code sections 12-27 and 12-28.080 the Salinas City Council authorizes the Purchasing 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 $242,048.98 and to take whatever additional action may be necessary to complete the purchase approved in this resolution.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 24th day of January 2023, 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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