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ORDINANCE NO: 9283
AN ORDINANCE TO APPROVE A CHANGE TO THE
AGREEMENT WITH SOLACOM TECHNOLOGIES, INC. AND TO
BUDGET AND APPROPRIATE FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF
$9,736.20 FOR THE PROCUREMENT OF A VIRTUAL PRIVATE
NETWORK
WHEREAS, the City of Pueblo’s 9-1-1 Communications’ Center is the sole Public Safety
Answering Point (PSAP) for all 9-1-1 calls placed within the City of Pueblo; and
WHEREAS, the City of Pueblo’s 9-1-1 Communications’ Center requires a Virtual Private
Network (VPN) connection to send and receive 9-1-1 text messages through the new Solacom
Technologies, Inc. E911 telephone system;
WHEREAS, the City of Pueblo’s 9-1-1 Communications’ Center needs funding to procure,
maintain, and support a VPN for Text to 9-1-1 messages;
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 Number E91801 was establish through passage of Ordinance 9223 on January
22, 2018 in the amount of $434,000.00 for the replacement of the City’s E911 Telephone System.
The Project needs additional funds to procure the VPN connection that will enable Text to 9-1-1
capabilities.
SECTION 2.
Funds in the amount of $9,736.20 are hereby appropriated from the E911 Telephone
Charge Fund reserves to Project Number E91801 for the procurement of a VPN connection to
the Solacom Technologies, Inc. E911 telephone system.
SECTION 3.
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 4.
This Ordinance shall become effective thirty (30) days’ after final passage and approval.
INTRODUCED: May 14, 2018
BY: Ed Brown
MEMBER OF CITY COUNCIL
APPROVED:
PRESIDENT OF CITY COUNCIL
ATTESTED BY:
ACTING CITY CLERK
PASSED AND APPROVED: May 29, 2018
City Clerk’s Office Item # S-3
BACKGROUND PAPER FOR PROPOSED
ORDINANCE
COUNCIL MEETING DATE:
May 14, 2018
TO: President Chris Nicoll and 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 TO APPROVE A CHANGE TO THE AGREEMENT WITH
SOLACOM TECHNOLOGIES, INC. AND TO BUDGET AND APPROPRIATE
FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $9,736.20 FOR THE PROCUREMENT OF A
VIRTUAL PRIVATE NETWORK
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 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.
Procurement of a Virtual Private Network (VPN) connection is needed to send and receive 9-1-1
text messages through the new Solacom Technologies, Inc. E911 telephone system.
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION:
Previous purchases from the E911 Telephone Charge Fund reserves have been approved.
BACKGROUND:
This purchase, if approved, will allow for procurement of a Virtual Private Network (VPN)
connection between the text control center and the new Solacom Technologies, Inc. E911
telephone system. Future functionality to text to and from the Solacom E911 call handling solution
is dependent upon this Virtual Private Network (VPN) connection.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:
In total, the E911 system from Solacom Technologies, Inc. will cost $32,481.00. This cost is
comprised of $9,736.20 for the first installment, $11,372.40 due one year after acceptance of the
system for maintenance and support, and $11,372.40 due two years after acceptance of the
system for maintenance and support. At this time, only $9,736.20 shall be appropriated from the
E911 Emergency Telephone Charge Fund Reserves, with potential future appropriations being
made for the maintenance and support costs. Future amounts are not being earmarked or
otherwise appropriated at this time. Any future appropriations will be made only upon City
Council’s approval.
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION:
None.
STAKEHOLDER PROCESS:
There is no stakeholder process required for these purchases.
ALTERNATIVES:
Decline the purchase of a Virtual Private Network (VPN) connection, eliminating the
Communications’ Center’s ability to send or receive text messages through the Solacom E911
call handling solution and making prior purchases of the system ineffective.
RECOMMENDATION:
Approval of the Ordinance.
ATTACHMENTS:
Solacom Technologies Contract Change Request Form #CCR_2262-1