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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 ...
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