HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Report - November 16, 2005 E-05AGENDA ITEM E40 5
CITY OF LODI
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AGENDA TITLE: Adopt resolution approving the purchase of mobile computing equipment acquired
through the Code Enforcement Grant Program and appropriating funds
($36,695.50)
MEETING DATE: November 16, 2005
PREPARED BY: Community Development Director
RECOMMENDED ACTION: That Council grant final approval and authorize the purchase of new
Tablet PC computers and related equipment.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION: In April 2003, the Council authorized the Community Development
Department's application for grant funding through the Code
Enforcement Grant Program (CEGP), offered by the California
Department of Housing and Community Development Department.
The use of these grant funds is to purchase materials and equipment to aid the code enforcement
personnel in carrying out their activities more effectively and efficiently. The equipment identified in the
grant application included a new vehicle, mobile computer equipment and related equipment, wireless
technology for those mobile computers, and video surveillance cameras.
The City of Lodi was the last jurisdiction funded through the CEGP, so while we were authorized to
purchase the aforementioned equipment, we received only $51,295 of the requested $74,264. Due to
the reduced funding amount, we have had to scale back portions of our proposed purchases. This
reduction of funding impacted the ability to purchase equipment to establish a wireless network. We will
instead look to subscribing with a local wireless Internet Service Provider (ISP) for that wireless access.
As of this date, $14,600 of the CEGP funds has been used to acquire a new vehicle for the Community
Improvement Division.
The purchase of the new Tablet PC computers and related equipment will allow code enforcement
personnel to access information and carry out much of their duties in the field rather than having to return
to the office. This will provide a more effective method of reviewing case information, accessing permit
records, and allowing for the documentation of their activities and the printing of documents out in the
field.
FISCAL IMPACT: The CEGP provides 100% of the funding for the purchase of this
equipment. There will be a monthly cost of approximately $150 for the
subscription to a local wireless ISP.
APPROVED: /�
Blair , City Manager
FUNDING AVAILABLE: Appropriate $36,695.50 from Account 1211003, which will be reimbursed
from the CEGP funds that the State has allocated for this purpose.
mes R. Krueger, Finance Director
Randy*ch
Community Development Director
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cc: City Attomey
RESOLUTION NO. 2005-239
A RESOLUTION OF THE LODI CITY COUNCIL APPROVING
PURCHASE OF MOBILE COMPUTING EQUIPMENT
ACQUIRED THROUGH THE CODE ENFORCEMENT GRANT
PROGRAM, AND FURTHER APPROPRIATING FUNDS
WHEREAS, in April 2003, the City Council authorized Community Development to
submit an application for grant funding through the Code Enforcement Grant Program (CEGP),
offered by the California Department of Housing and Community Development Department; and
WHEREAS, the equipment identified in the grant application included a new vehicle,
mobile computer equipment and related equipment, wireless technology for those mobile
computers, and video surveillance cameras; and
WHEREAS, the City of Lodi was the last jurisdiction funded through the CEGP and
received only $51,295 of the requested $74,264, and therefore the purchases were scaled
back; and
WHEREAS, $14;600 of the CEGP funds have been expended to acquire a new vehicle
for the Community Improvement Division.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Lodi hereby
approves the purchase of mobile computing equipment using Code Enforcement Grant
Program funds; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that funds in the amount of $36,695.50 be appropriated
from Account 1211003, which will then be reimbursed from the CEGP funds that the State has
allocated for this purpose.
Dated: November 16, 2005
f hereby certify that Resolution No. 2005-239 was passed and adopted by the City
Council of the City of Lodi in a regular meeting held November 16, 2005, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS — Hansen, Hitchcock, Johnson, Mounce, and
Mayor Beckman
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS — None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS — None
ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS — None
�SAN BLAC STOIC
City Clerk
2005-239