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CONSIDER BUDGET AMENDMENT FOR THE PURCHASE OF ONE MOBILE RADIO By: Jessie Hart, Finance Officer Background: The City currently has a number of vehicles that are used by both streets and parks crews. All of these vehicles have mobile radios, with the exception of one. While it is generally the policy to send a "team" on jobs, there are occasions when a communication device is necessary for the health, safety and welfare of not only the employees, but the citizens in the City. Most of the existing radios are 25 watts and will reach to approximately the City limits, although we try to put higher wattage radios [approximately 40 watts] in vehicles that might travel outside of the City. We have obtained quotes for a 25 watt and a 40 watt radio that is compatible with our mobile base unit and consistent with existing models. The cost of the 40 watt is only an additional $68.00. It would be desirable to purchase the 40 watt and swap it into a vehicle that currently has a 25 watt and travels outside of the City. The existing 25 watt would then be put into the vehicle that currently has no communication device and seldom travels beyond the City borders. The total cost of the 40 watt radio would be $522.19, which includes antenna, installation and sales tax. While there is no direct funding identified in the Adopted 1996 Operating Budget, there remains sufficient funding available in the Council Contingency. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends the purchase of one 40 watt radio for a price not-to-exceed $525 to be funded through a budget amendment allocating the funds from the Council Contingency. Committee Action: Recommend Council adoption of Resolution #96-05- - Resolution Authorizing Budget Amendment Allocating $525 From the Council Contingency For The Purchase of One Mobile Radio. Reviewed by: City Administrator Finance Officer City Engineer Copies distributed to: Parks/Utilities Supervisor Public Works Supervisor Building Maintenance Worker · FC: 05/28/96