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HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 31 - 2022 - Police RadiosCITY OF WHEAT RIDGE, COLORADO RESOLUTION NO. 31 Series of 2022 TITLE: A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE 2022 FISCAL YEAR EQUIPMENT REPLACEMENT FUND BUDGET TO REFLECT THE APPROVAL OF A SUPPLEMENTAL BUDGET APPROPRIATION AND SUBSEQUENT PAYMENTS IN THE AMOUNT OF $344,448 FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF POLICE PORTABLE RADIOS AND PERIPHERAL EQUIPMENT WHEREAS, the current Harris brand P7300 portable radios used by the police department were purchased in March of 2012 and were known at that time to have a typical life expectancy of 8 to 10 years; and WHEREAS, the members of the Metro Area Radio Cooperative (MARC) met several times in the first half of 2022 to determine whether or not to remain with a Harris radio system for public safety needs, and reached a determination to remain on said system; and WHEREAS, L3Harris Technologies, Inc. is the sole source to purchase XL-185P Portable Radios, which are compatible with the current Harris radio system infrastructure. The radio equipment is proprietary to L3Harris Technologies, Inc. and must be purchased solely from said corporation; and WHEREAS, the Wheat Ridge Charter requires that amendments to the budget be affected by the City Council adopting a resolution. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Wheat Ridge City Council that: A. The 2022 Fiscal Year Equipment Replacement Fund Budget is amended accordingly, specifically transferring a total of $344,448 from Equipment Replacement Fund undesignated reserves to account #57-204-800-805. DONE AND RESOLVED this 11th day of July 2022. Bud Starker, Mayor ATTEST: Steve Kirkpatrick, City Clerk