HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolutions - No. 2003-209RESOLUTION NO. 2003-209
A RESOLUTION OF THE LODI CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZING
THE PURCHASE OF DIGITAL VOICE RECORDING SYSTEM AND
APPROVING TRANSFER OF FUNDS TO COVER THIS PROJECT
WHEREAS, Lodi Municipal Code §3.20.070 authorizes dispensing with bids for
purchases of supplies, services, or equipment when it is in the best interest of the City to do so;
and
WHEREAS, the voice recording system records all telephone and radio communications
between the Utility Operators and customers, other utilities and agencies, and other City
departments; and
WHEREAS, the existing system purchased in 1998 consists of dual tape drives, one of
which has completely failed, with the remaining drive showing imminent failure; and
WHEREAS, the unit has become obsolete and no longer supported by the manufacturer,
i.e. Dictaphone; and
WHEREAS, it is staffs recommendation that the City purchase a replacement system
called the Freedom System from Dictaphone, which has the ability to record at all times even
during periods when the software is being updated or modified, under the State of California's
CMAS Contract.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Lodi does
hereby approve the purchase of the Freedom voice recording system from Dictaphone
Corporation, of Sacramento, in the amount of $17,950.00; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that funds in the amount of $17,950.00 be appropriated
from the Electric Capital Reserve account to cover this purchase.
Dated: November 5, 2003
I hereby certify that Resolution No. 2003-209 was passed and adopted by the Lodi City
Council in a regular meeting held November 5, 2003, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS — Beckman, Hansen, Howard, Land, and Mayor
Hitchcock
NOES; COUNCIL MEMBERS -- None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS _ None
ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS — None
SUSAN J. BLACKSTON
City Clerk
2003-209