HomeMy WebLinkAbout09223ORDINANCE NO: 9223
AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF
$434,000.00 FOR THE REPLACEMENT, MAINTENANCE, AND
SUPPORT OF THE CITY’S EMERGENCY ENHANCED 911
(E911) TELEPHONE SYSTEM
WHEREAS, the City of Pueblo’s 911 Communications’ Center is the sole Public Safety
Answering Point (PSAP) for all 911 calls placed within the City of Pueblo; and
WHEREAS, the City of Pueblo’s 9-1-1 Communications’ Center needs a reliable and
technologically advanced Enhanced 911 (E911) telephone system to replace the current system
that is dated and becoming costlier to maintain; and
WHEREAS, the City of Pueblo’s 9-1-1 Communications’ Center needs funding for
maintenance and support of the City’s E911 telephone system; and
WHEREAS, there are currently funds available in the E911 Telephone Charge Fund
reserves for said project; NOW, THEREFORE,
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF PUEBLO, that:
SECTION 1:
Project NumberE91801is hereby established. Funds in the amount of $434,000.00 are
hereby appropriated from the E911 Telephone Charge Fund reserves to Project Number E91801
for: (i) the replacement of E911 hardware and equipment through Solacom Technologies, Inc.;
and (ii) funding for maintenance and support from Solacom Technologies, Inc. Future
appropriations may also be made by ordinance for associated maintenance and support costs.
SECTION 2.
The officers and staff of the City are authorized and directed to take all action necessary,
appropriate or required to effectuate the provisions of this Ordinance.
SECTION 3.
This Ordinance shall become effective thirty (30) days’ after final passage and approval.
INTRODUCED January 8, 2018
BY: Ed Brown
MEMBER OF CITY COUNCIL
APPROVED:
PRESIDENT OF CITY COUNCIL
ATTESTED BY:
ACTING CITY CLERK
PASSED AND APPROVED: January 22, 2018
City Clerk’s Office Item # R-1
BACKGROUND PAPER
FOR PROPOSED ORDINANCE
COUNCIL MEETING DATE:
JANUARY 8, 2018
TO: Members of City Council
CC: Sam Azad, City Manager
VIA: Brenda Armijo, Acting City Clerk
FROM: Chief Troy D. Davenport – Police Department
Lori Pinz – Director of Information Technology
SUBJECT: AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $434,000.00
FOR THE REPLACEMENT, MAINTENANCE, AND SUPPORT OF THE CITY’S
EMERGENCY ENHANCED 911 (E911) TELEPHONE SYSTEM
SUMMARY:
The City of Pueblo’s 911 Communications’ Center serves as the sole Public Safety Answering
Point (PSAP) for the City of Pueblo and its citizens. Communication between the 911
professionals and citizens in need, is accomplished through an Enhanced 911 (E911) telephone
system. The replacement E911 system from Solacom Technologies, Inc. is a technologically
advanced, highly reliable, easily managed system that will meet the City’s immediate
requirements while also addressing evolving i3 standards outlined by the National Emergency
Number Association (NENA), including Text to 911 (T2911) capabilities.
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION:
Previous purchases from the E911 Telephone Charge Fund reserves have been approved.
BACKGROUND:
This purchase, if approved, will provide for the replacement of hardware, software, maintenance,
and support of the City’s E911 telephone system. The system will support the City of Pueblo in
achieving a successful migration to a new E911 Next Generation/i3 Ready Call Handling Solution
that is capable of meeting today’s needs and leveraging state-of-the-art technology to achieve a
cost-effective deployment, maximum sustainability, and improved functionality. A critical
component of the replacement system includes the ability to text to and from the E911 call
handling solution.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:
In total, the E911 system from Solacom Technologies, Inc. will cost $498,196.55. This cost is
comprised of $434,000.00 for the first installment, $32,098.28 due one year after acceptance of
the system for maintenance and support, and $32,098.27 due two years after acceptance of the
system for maintenance and support. At this time, $434,000.00 shall be appropriated from the
E911 Emergency Telephone Charge Fund Reserves, with potential future appropriations being
made for the maintenance and support costs.
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION:
None.
STAKEHOLDER PROCESS:
There is no stakeholder process required for these purchases.
ALTERNATIVES:
Decline the replacement of the City’s E911 telephone system, compromising the
Communications’ Center’s ability to effectively communicate with citizens and public safety
agencies. Text to and Text from 9-1-1 capabilities will not be available.
RECOMMENDATION:
Approval of the Ordinance.
Attachments: Solacom Sales Agreement
Solacom Appendix A
Solacom Appendix B
Solacom Appendix C
Solacom Appendix D