HomeMy WebLinkAbout2007 12 10 Consent 204 Purchase of Wireless Air Card Service for Police Departments Laptop ComputerCOMMISSION AGENDA
ITEM 204
(CONSENT I X
REGULAR
December 10, 2007
Meeting
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Authorization
REQUEST: Police Department requests the Commission to approve the expenditure of
budgeted funds from the 2007-2008 fiscal year budget. The requested amount will be
used to provide wireless air card service for the Police Departments Laptop Computers.
PURPOSE: To seek Commission consent approving the expenditure of $54,087.00
from the Police Departments Information Services Bureau budget for monthly fees
associated with the use of wireless air card service.
CONSIDERATIONS: Police Department laptop computers require wireless
connectivity with Winter Springs Communications, Florida Department of Law
Enforcement, DHSMV and all other jurisdictions within Seminole County on a 24 hour
seven day a week schedule. To accomplish this, wireless air card service is required as a
reoccurring expense in the amount of $54,087.00 .yearly. This service allows for the
dispatching of calls for service as well as the day to day operations of the Police
Department such as report writing, traffic crash investigation and the immediate exchange
of Law enforcement sensitive information with National, State and local agencies.
FUNDING: All funding will come from existing budgeted funds. There will be no
additional impact to the current fiscal budget.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve the expenditure of $54,087.00 from Police
Department Budget Line Code 2116-54110.
IMPLEMENTATION SCHEDULE: Immediately upon Commission approval.
ATTACHMENTS: None
COMMISSION ACTION: