Board of Estimate & Contract:
RESOLVED, that an ordinance adopted by the City Council on November 13, 2024, and signed by the Mayor on November 14, 2024, authorizing the Technology Upgrade Project for the Fire Department - (the total project cost is $81,383.60, with $54,865.60 covered under the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Budget Code 168.203.C927 and $26,518.00 under the Management Services budget code A1680.203 (Equipment)); be, and the same is hereby approved.
City Council:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE
TECHNOLOGY UPGRADE PROJECT
FOR THE FIRE DEPARTMENT
Whereas, by letter dated October 29, 2024, the Commissioner of the Department of Management Services has requested legislation authorizing said Department to proceed with the Fire Department technology upgrade project as outlined, with a total project cost of $81,383.60; and
Whereas, the Department of Management Services has identified the need for essential technology upgrades to enhance the operational effectiveness of the Mount Vernon Fire Department; and
Whereas, this upgrade project includes:
* Moving the Fire Department's RedAlert system to a cloud-based solution for improved data security and access, for $24,130.00,
* Implementing a new Voice Recorder system with a 3-year, 24x7 support contract, totaling $30,735.60, and
* Upgrading 18 computer and display systems for Fire Department staff for $26,518.00; and
Whereas, the total project cost is $81,383.60, with $54,865.60 covered under the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Budget Code 168.203.C927 and $26,518.00 under the Management Services budget code A1680.203 (Equipment); and
Whereas, the Department of Management Services has consulted with the Finance Department, confirming that this project is ARPA-eligible and that funds are available in both the ARPA and Management Services budget lines; and
Whereas, the City Council's approval will allow the Department of Management Services to enter into agr...
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