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AGENDA TITLE; Approve Specifications and Authorize Advertisement for
Requests for Proposals for Dial -A -Ride Radio System
MEETING DATE: November 18, 1992
PREPARED BY: Assistant City Manager
RECOMMENDED ACTION: That the City Council approve specifications and
authorize the advertisement for Requests for
Proposals for a Dial -A -Ride radio system to
include mobile radios and a base station.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION: The City has been renting a Motorola
Communications radio system for the Dial -A -Ride
program since the City took over the Dial -A -Ride
contract on September 10, 1992. The City is
paying approximately $2,000 per month to utilize
ten hand-held portable Motorola radios for the drivers and dispatchers.
The old radio system and frequency are owned by the former City Cab Company.
The City will be in the transportation business until at least such time as
a decision is made regarding the City's overall transportation needs. It
is much more economically feasible to purchase a radio system now, which
can work off of the City's trunking system, rather than continue to rent
radios from Motorola. A new radio system can be purchased and installed
for under $20,000.
FUNDING: Transportation Development Act (TDA) Funds
Respectfully submitted,
erry L. Glenn
Assistant City Manager
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Prepared by Janet S. Keeter
Administrative Assistant to the City Manager
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