Submitted By: Joshua Sasso
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Presentation By: Joshua Sasso
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Department: Police
STAFF RECOMMENDATION (Motion Ready):
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Approve the Fiscal Year 2024-25 annual renewal of maintenance and support services for Computer Information Systems’ computer-aided dispatch software in an amount not to exceed $135,318
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OCALA’S RELEVANT STRATEGIC GOALS:
Operational Excellence
PROOF OF PUBLICATION:
N/A
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BACKGROUND:
The Ocala Police IT Department requests approval to renew computer-aided dispatch (CAD) software. The Ocala Police Department (OPD) has been utilizing CAD software offered by Computer Information Systems (CIS) since July 2007. This software dispatches medical, fire, and police services in response to emergency and non-emergency calls. This software is the one-stop shop for all calls for service, records, and evidence management, and interfaces with external entities and other internal software programs.
FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS:
The Ocala Police IT Department requests approval to renew the annual maintenance and support services for CAD software with CIS. This software is necessary for operations in all OPD agency areas. Without it, essential functions like dispatching police and fire services, managing records, processing citations, and numerous other critical tasks within the agency would not be possible. This system runs 24/7 and, as such, requires a high level of support. This renewal will allow the public safety entities to receive updates and stay current with new technologies.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Funding for these purchases was approved as part of the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Police Department budget. $135,318 is budgeted in expenditure account 001-018-811-521-52-52045. This purchase will be tracked by Munis Contract #241081.
PROCUREMENT REVIEW:
These goods and services were procured in compliance with the City’s Procurement Policy.
LEGAL REVIEW:
This Agreement will be reviewed and approved for form and legality by City Attorney William E. Sexton.
ALTERNATIVE:
• Approve with Changes
• Table
• Deny