Board of Estimate & Contract:
RESOLVED, that a resolution adopted by the City Council on October 10, 2024, and signed by the Mayor on October 11, 2024, authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Renewal Agreement with Alpine Software Corporation Inc. for the RedAlert Records Management System Software for Mount Vernon Fire Department - (July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025; cost of the annual agreement is $12,641.00. This expenditure shall be funded from the Fire Department's budget under Budget Code A3410.404 (Maintenance to Equipment); be and the same is hereby approved.
City Council:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ENTER INTO A RENEWAL AGREEMENT WITH
ALPINE SOFTWARE CORPORATION INC. FOR THE
REDALERT RECORDS MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
SOFTWARE FOR MOUNT VERNON FIRE DEPARTMENT
Whereas, by letter dated September 24, 2024, the Commissioner of the Fire Department has requested legislation authorizing the Mayor of the City of Mount Vernon to enter into a renewal agreement with Alpine Software Corporation Inc. for the continued provision of the RedAlert Records Management System (RMS) Software for the Mount Vernon Fire Department. The term of the agreement shall be from July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025; and
Whereas, the Mount Vernon Fire Department relies on the RedAlert Records Management System (RMS) Software provided by Alpine Software Corporation Inc. to manage its records and facilitate efficient operations, including the provision of Computer-Aided Dispatch (CAD) services for the Fire Alarm Bureau (FAB) dispatching; and
Whereas, the current agreement for RedAlert RMS Software is due for renewal, and the Fire Administration is requesting authorization for the Mayor to enter into a renewal agreement with Alpine Software Corporation Inc. for the period from July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025; and
Whereas, the total cost of this annual agreement is $12,641.00, and sufficient funds for this expenditure are available in the department budget under Maintenance to Equipment, Budget Code A3410.404; Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved That
The City of Mount Vernon, in City Council convened, does hereby ordain, and enact:
Section 1 Definitions:
• RedAlert Records Management System (RMS): A software platform provided by Alpine Software Corporation Inc. that is used to manage records, including incident reports, personnel data, and other essential functions of the Mount Vernon Fire Department. It also provides Computer-Aided Dispatch (CAD) services for fire alarm dispatching.
• Computer-Aided Dispatch (CAD): A system that automates the process of dispatching emergency services such as fire, medical, and law enforcement resources in response to incidents.
• Fire Alarm Bureau (FAB): The unit within the Mount Vernon Fire Department is responsible for receiving and dispatching emergency fire alarms.
Section 2. Authorization to Enter into Agreement. The City Council hereby authorizes the Mayor of the City of Mount Vernon to enter into a renewal agreement with Alpine Software Corporation Inc. for the continued provision of the RedAlert Records Management System (RMS) Software for the Mount Vernon Fire Department. The term of the agreement shall be from July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025.
Section 3. Funding. The total cost of the annual agreement is $12,641.00. This expenditure shall be funded from the Fire Department's budget under Budget Code A3410.404 (Maintenance to Equipment).
Section 4. Purpose and Use of the RedAlert System. The Mount Vernon Fire Department shall use the RedAlert Records Management System (RMS) to manage all essential records, including incident reports, personnel information, and other operational data. Additionally, the system shall continue to provide Computer-Aided Dispatch (CAD) services to the Fire Alarm Bureau (FAB), ensuring timely and efficient dispatching of fire department resources.
Section 5. Term. The agreement’s term shall be one year, commencing on July 1, 2024, and ending on June 30, 2025.
Section 6. Effective Date. This ordinance shall take effect immediately upon its approval by the Board of Estimate & Contract.