RESOLUTION NO. (N.C.S.)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SALINAS APPROVING THE PURCHASE OF FIRE STATION ALERTING SYSTEMS AND TRANSFER OF CIP FUNDS WHEREAS, the Salinas Fire Department has identified the replacement of Fire Station Alerting Systems as a priority public safety project necessary to ensure reliable, timely, and effective emergency response operations; and WHEREAS, the existing fire station alerting systems are outdated and no longer meet current operational and safety standards; and WHEREAS, the total cost of the Fire Station Alerting Systems project is $417,336.99, and a 3% contingency is recommended, resulting in a total not-to-exceed amount of $429,857.10; and WHEREAS, sufficient funding is not currently available in CIP 9987 to fully fund the project; and WHEREAS, CIP 9541 (Fire Station Repairs) and CIP 9984 (Fire Training Tower) have available appropriations that can be reallocated to support completion of this priority project without additional General Fund impact; and WHEREAS, the purchase will be made through Sourcewell cooperative purchasing, consistent with Salinas Municipal Code Section 12-25; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Salinas City Council:
Budget in the amount of $202,464 is hereby transferred from CIP 9541 (Fire Station Repairs) and $133,744 from CIP 9984 (Fire Training Tower) to CIP 9987 (Fire Station Alerting Systems).
The Purchasing Agent is authorized to complete the direct purchase of five (5) Fire Station Alerting Systems, including equipment and installation, from US Digital Designs (Honeywell), in an amount not to exceed $429,857.10, which includes a 3% contingency.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 27th day of January 2026, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
APPROVED:
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Dennis Donohue, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Patricia M. Soratos, City Clerk
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