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COMMISSION AGENDA
ITEM 204
Consent
Informational
Public Hearing
Regular
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September 12. 2005
Regular Meeting
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REQUEST:
Information Services requests an additional appropriation
in the amount of $1,700 to upgrade the Audio Visual
System Equipment Rack in Commission Chambers.
PURPOSE:
To obtain additional appropriation to upgrade equipment rack for
audio visual equipment in Commission chambers for safety reasons.
CONSIDERATIONS:
The audio visual equipment rack located in the rear of the commission chambers,
in the room behind the dias.
Why do we need to replace the rack?
The existing cabinet that houses the audio visual equipment is old and extremely
heavy. It also opens in a very awkward way. When opening the cabinet, you must
hold the entire front of the unit which falls forward, is heavy and poses a safety
hazard. As well, it puts additional stress on the cables within the rack because the
entire rack is pulling away from the wall. Additionally, we have attempted to
more adequately secure the rack to the wall with anchors but have been told by
Public Works that they don't recommend we remount this unit or a new unit to the
wall because there is not sufficient support there to bear the weight that would be
placed on it.
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CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS
CITY COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING - SEPTEMBER 12, 2005
CONSENT AGENDA ITEM "204"
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Therefore, we are recommending that the entire rack be replaced with a floor
mount rack which will allow for safe access to the equipment inside as well as
eliminating the possibility of the unit falling from the wall. It will also allow for
future expansion of equipment, should the need arise.
How much will it cost?
The breakdown ofthe project is as follows:
Rack
Wheelbase with casters
Solid front door
IS-amp surge suppression
Materials
Labor
Misc. (unexpected items)
TOTAL
$ 350
$ 105
$ 139
$ 89
$ 200
$ 780
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$1,700
FUNDING:
Additional appropriation from General Fund in the amount of$I,700.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
We recommend that the Commission approve the additional appropriation
of $1,700 to allow Information Services to begin upgrade of the Audio
Visual Rack System.
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