RESOLUTION NO. (N.C.S.)
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PAYMENT OF ANNUAL LICENSE FEE FOR GRAYKEY SOFTWARE WHEREAS, the Salinas Police Department desires to renew the annual license of GrayKey software for use by the Computer Forensics Unit; and WHEREAS, funds are appropriated and available within the FY 2023-24 Police Department Budget, account 1000.40.4130-63.4980; and WHEREAS, Magnet Forensics is the distributor of GrayKey software and there are no local vendors available; 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 (local purchasing preference).
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED the Salinas City Council authorizes the City Manager to approve payment to Magnet Forensics for a GrayKey software annual license in an amount not to exceed $33,105 for the period of January 27, 2024, through January 26, 2025.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 6th day of February 2024, 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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