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TO: Mayor Thomas J. Weisner
FROM: Scott Brosi, Lieutenant
DATE: 05.13.2016
SUBJECT:
Resolution Approving the Contract Addendum with Texas Inmate Phone Systems (TIP Systems LLC) for inmate phone service in the Aurora City Jail.
PURPOSE:
Achieve continued inmate phone service in the Aurora City Jail with TIP Systems LLC.
BACKGROUND:
In December 2011, the City entered into to a contract with TIP Systems LLC to provide inmate phone service in the Aurora City Jail. The current contract will expire in December 2016. The Aurora Police Department has been satisfied with the service provided by TIP Systems.
DISCUSSION:
The attached addendum by TIP Systems provides for an extension of the current contract for the next three years (2017, 2018, 2019), with an optional extension, to be exercised solely in the discretion of the City, for two (2) additional years (2020 and 2021). There is no cost to the City of Aurora as all services provided by TIP Systems are paid for by persons utilizing the inmate phone system.
IMPACT STATEMENT:
This is a continuation of services provided by TIP Systems at no cost to the City or general public. There is no impact to the Police department or other City departments. .
RECOMMENDATIONS:
I request that the Finance Committee and the City Council approve the attached addendum for continued inmate phone service to the Aurora City Jail.
cc: Alderman O’Connor, Chairman
Alderman Mervine
Alderman Bohman
Alderman Mesiacos, Alternate
CITY OF AURORA, ILLINOIS
RESOLUTION NO. _________
DATE OF PASSAGE ________________
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A Resolution Approving the Contract Addendum with Texas Inmate Phone Systems (TIP LLC) for inmate phone service in the Aurora City Jail.
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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, in December 2011, the City of Aurora entered in to a Contract with TIP Systems to provide inmate phone service in the City Jail. This Contract will expire in December 2016. The Aurora Police Department has been satisfied with the service provided by TIP Systems.
WHEREAS, the attached Contract Addendum with TIP Systems will extend the current Contract for the next three years (2017, 2018, 2019), with an optional extension to be exercised in the sole discretion of the City for two (2) additional years (2020 and 2021).
WHEREAS, This Contract and the Addendum thereto are at no cost to the City of Aurora, as all services provided by TIP Systems are paid for by persons utilizing the inmate phone system. )
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Aurora, Illinois, as follows: That the Contract Addendum to the TIP Systems inmate phone service Contract is hereby approved.