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