cover
TO: Mayor Thomas J. Weisner
FROM: Ted Beck, Chief Technology Officer
DATE: 08-07-2014
SUBJECT:
A resolution authorizing the purchase, installation, and configuration of equipment at two new Harris Public Radio System high profile tower sites. These sites are located at 649 S. River St. (Water and Sewer Maintenance Facility and 2680 Church Rd. (Church Rd. Water Tower). Total project cost of $566,559.00
PURPOSE:
The Harris Public Safety System provides 2 way communications for the Aurora Police Department, Aurora Fire Department, and City municipal workers. These two tower locations will provide critical coverage enhancement for their surrounding areas. The tower at the 649 S. River St. site will replace a mobile tower site called a site on wheels or SOW. The City used the SOW originally for testing. The site worked very well during testing. It is well past time to move the mobile unit back to it's original purpose. AMK as part of the original construction of the system did the configuration of all twelve sites that support this system. Given the critical nature of this system asole source letter is attached.
BACKGROUND:
The Harris Radio System provides coverage throughout the City's jurisdictions. As the City grows it is necessary to enhance coverage for different areas of the community. This process of continual improvement is both necessary and critical for Public Safety. The coverage gain provided by these improvements is also a benefit to other City Departments.
DISCUSSION:
Funds for this project are available within
348.3536.421.74-20
255.1232.419.74-09
101.1231.419.38-13
A sole source affidavit is attached
IMPACT STATEMENT:
The Harris Radio System provides the radio communications backbone for the City as a whole. This system provides benefits to both our City and it's residents.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
I ask the members of the City Council to authorize the purchase, installation, and configuration of equipment at two new Harris Public Radio System high profile tower sites from AMK Services, Johnstown, OH. These sites are located at 649 S. River St. (Water and Sewer Maintenance Facility and 2680 Church Rd. (Church Rd. Water Tower). Total project cost of $566,559.00
cc: Alderman O'Connor, Chairman
Alderman Mervine
Alderman Bohman
Alderman Peters, Alternate
CITY OF AURORA, ILLINOIS
RESOLUTION NO. _________
DATE OF PASSAGE ________________
title
A Resolution authorizing the purchase, installation, and configuration of equipment at two new Harris Public Radio System high profile tower sites from AMK Services, Johnstown, OH. These sites are located at 649 S. River St. (Water and Sewer Maintenance Facility and 2680 Church Rd. (Church Rd. Water Tower). Total project cost of $566,559.00.
body
WHEREAS, the City of Aurora has a population of more than 25,000 persons and is, therefore, a home rule unit under subsection (a) of Section 6 of Article VII of the Illinois Constitution of 1970; and
WHEREAS, subject to said Section, a home rule unit may exercise any power and perform any function pertaining to its government and affairs for the protection of the public health, safety, morals, and welfare; and
WHEREAS, AMK Services has done this work on all twelve sites that are utilized both Aurora & Naperville Harris Public Safety Radio System.
WHEREAS, The addition of these sites will provide coverage enhancement for a critical Public Safety purpose.
WHEREAS, That pursuant to Aurora Code Section 2-335 a (3) Therefore, the product/service desired is provided most efficiently and economically by AMK Services, Johnstown, OH. and failure to act promptly may likely result in a substantial increase in cost thereof to be borne by the city. Funds planned and available within accounts 348.3536.421.74-20, 255.1232.419.74-09, 101.1231.419.38-13.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Aurora, Illinois, as follows: Authorizes the purchase, installation, and configuration of equipment at two new Harris Public Radio System high profile tower sites from AMK Services, Johnstown, OH. These sites are located at 649 S. River St. (Water and Sewer Maintenance Facility and 2680 Church Rd. (Church Rd. Water Tower). Total project cost of $566,559.00
PASSED AND APPROVED on ______________.
AYES ____ NAYS ____ NOT VOTING ____ ABSENT ____
____________________________ __________________________
Alderman Bohman, Ward 1 Alderman Garza, Ward 2
____________________________ __________________________
Alderman Mesiacos, Ward 3 Alderman Donnell, Ward 4
____________________________ __________________________
Alderman Peters, Ward 5 Alderman Saville, Ward 6
____________________________ __________________________
Alderman Hart-Burns, Ward 7 Alderman Mervine, Ward 8
____________________________ __________________________
Alderman Bugg, Ward 9 Alderman Johnson, Ward 10
____________________________ __________________________
Alderman Irvin, At Large Alderman O'Connor, At Large
ATTEST:
____________________________ __________________________
City Clerk Mayor
AMK signed affidavit, AMK Proposal Breakdown, OpenSky Final Response r3