HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 20 - Radio System CircuitsMEMO TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: BRUNO RUMBELOW, CITY MANAGER
MEETING DATE: OCTOBER 4, 2022
SUBJECT: RENEWAL OF POLICE PUBLIC SAFETY RADIO SYSTEM CIRCUITS
RECOMMENDATION: City Council to consider approval for a renewal of the purchase of public
safety radio system circuits with the Department of Information Resources
for the Police Department.
FUNDING SOURCE: Funds are available in the Crime Control Prevention District Fund for a
total amount not to exceed $19,289.
BACKGROUND: This purchase is for the police and fire public safety radio system. The
circuits are necessary to connect the public safety dispatch center radio
consoles to the public safety radio system. Additional circuits connect the
Grapevine radio tower to the Colleyville radio tower as well as the Fort
Worth Radio System to enable mutual aid radio resources. The circuits
are necessary to maintain continuous public safety radio communications.
This procurement will be made as a sole source in accordance with Local
Government Code Chapter 252, Subchapter B, § 252.022. General
Exemptions (a)(7)(A).
Staff recommends approval.
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