Item #06 Approval of Purchase of Microsoft Streets and Trips Software for GPS Tracker
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AGENDA ITEM COVER SHEET
Meeting Date: February 5, 2008
Item # ~
Contact Name:
Contact Number:
S. Goclon
X 3021
Reviewed By:
Department Director:
City Manager:
Background Summary:
Microsoft Streets and Trips Software with GPS can be useful in establishing perimeters for emergency
operations or when searching for missing persons or wanted criminals, in storm or disaster damaged areas where
street signs and other landmarks have been destroyed, and assisting other agencies in jurisdictions where our
officers may not be familiar with streets and landmarks. The Police Department wishes to purchase forty-five
(45) sets of Microsoft Streets and Trips Software with GPS for its marked patrol units for a total cost of not more
than $3,500.00 from its Forfeiture account.
.ssue:
hould the Honorable Mayor and Board of City Commissioners authorize the use of not more than $3,500.00 in
Forfeiture monies to make a purchase of (45) sets of Microsoft Streets and Trips Software with GPS?
Recommendations
It is recommended that the Honorable Mayor and Board of City Commissioners authorize the use of not more
than $3,500.00 in Forfeiture monies to make a purchase of (45) sets of Microsoft Streets and Trips Software with
GPS.
Attachments:
None
Financial Impact:
Not more than $3,500.00 from the Police Department Forfeiture account. There is approximately $200,000.00 in
that account.
Type of Item: (please mark with an 'x')
Public Hearing
Ordinance First Reading
== Ordinance Second Reading
Resolution
~ Commission Approval
Discussion & Direction
Original Document/Contract Attached for Execution by City Clerk
== Original Document/Contract Held by Department for Execution
Reviewed by City Attorney
Reviewed by Finance Dept.
Reviewed by 0
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Commissioners
Garv Hood, District 1
Scott Anderson, District 2
Rusty Johnson, District 3
Joel Keller. District 4
Mayor
S. Scott Vandergrift
City Manager
Robert Frank
STAFF REPORT
TO:
FROM:
Ron Reffett, Police Chi
DATE:
February 5, 2008
RE:
Purchase of Microsoft Streets and Trips Software with GPS
ISSUE
Should the Honorable Mayor and Board of City Commissioners authorize the use of not more than $3,500.00 in
Forfeiture monies to make a purchase of (45) sets of Microsoft Streets and Trips Software with GPS?
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION
Microsoft Streets and Trips Software with GPS can be useful in establishing perimeters for emergency
operations or when searching for missing persons or wanted criminals, in storm or disaster damaged areas where
street signs and other landmarks have been destroyed, and assisting other agencies in jurisdictions where our
officers may not be familiar with streets and landmarks.
The Police Department wishes to purchase forty-five (45) sets of Microsoft Streets and Trips Software with GPS
for its marked patrol units for a total cost of not more than $3,500.00 from its Forfeiture account. There is
approximately $200,000.00 in that account. The purchase will be made in accordance with City purchasing
policies and procedures.
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