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A RESOLUTION OF THE LODI CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZING
CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
FOR PURCHASEAND INSTALLATION OF 15 MOBILE DATA COMPUTERS
WITH VETSOURCE MOBILITY, OF CLARKSVILLE, TENNESSEE, AND
FU RTH ER APPROPRIATI NG FUNDS
WHEREAS, Lodi Police Department originally purchased Mobile Data Computers for
patrol units over a period of three years from 2004 through 2007; and
WHEREAS, the majority of current Mobile Data Computers are more than eight years
old and are unreliable and in need of replacement to remain current with technology available
for police services and safety; and the Police Department has been informed that repairs to the
computers and parts will become obsolete in the nearfuture; and
WHEREAS, the unreliability of the Mobile Data Computers and the inevitable failure to
repair the equipment creates not only an obstacle for day-to-day operations in serving the
community but a concern for the safety of officers in the field as well as the citizens served; and
WHEREAS, it is recommended that 15 replacement Mobile Data Computers be
purchased from Vetsource Mobility and installed in police vehicles in the total amount of
$83,670 to replace approximately one half of Lodi Police Department's existing Mobile Data
Computers.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Lodi City Council hereby approves the
purchase and installation 15 Mobile Data Computers by Vetsource Mobility in the amount of
$83,670; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Manager is hereby authorized to execute the
Professional Services Agreement with Vetsource Mobility on behalf of the City; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that funds in the amount of $83,670 be appropriated from
State COPS Grant ($73,400) and 2010 JAG Grant ($10,270)for this purchase and installation.
Dated: May 15, 2013
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hereby certify that Resolution No. 2013-89 was passed and adopted by the City
Council of the City of Lodi in a regular meeting held May 15, 2013, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS — Hansen, Katzakian, Mounce, and
Mayor Nakanishi
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS — None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS —Johnson
ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS —NoVN
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City Clerk
2013-89