RESOLUTION NO. (N.C.S.)
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER, UPON APPROVAL OF THE CITY ATTORNEY, TO EXECUTE A 30-MONTH SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH FUSUS FOR A TOTAL COST NOT TO EXCEED $250,000 AND AUTHORIZING THE USE OF ARPA (3911) FUNDS FOR THE SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH FUSUS WHEREAS, the Public Works Department has identified the need to supplement traffic safety infrastructure projects with the leveraging of technology to focus on traffic and community safety; and WHEREAS, the Public Works Department recommends the dedication of $250,000 of the $6 Million in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Street Repair and Traffic Safety funds towards a 30-month Service Agreement with Fusus to support the real-time monitoring of traffic system cameras, with technology to support the gathering of analytical data related to traffic patterns and volume; and WHEREAS, Fusus is the software developer and this platform is not available from any other vendor, and 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 (exception to local purchasing preference); and WHEREAS, the City of Salinas has determined that the proposed action is not a project as defined by the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) (CEQA Guidelines Section 15378).
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Salinas City Council authorizes the City Manager, upon approval of the City Attorney, to execute a 30-month Service Agreement with Fusus for a total cost not to exceed $250,000, and authorizing the use of ARPA (3911) funds for the Service Agreement with Fusus..
PASSED AND APPROVED this 20th day of June 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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