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11/27/95
RESOLUTION NO .5 871
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITIONS OF
MOBIL DIGITAL COMPUTERS (MDCs) AND RELATED
EQUIPMENT AND SERVICES FROM UNISYS CORPORATION,
UNDER EXISTING STATE OF FLORIDA CONTRACT NO.
250-040-96-1, 250-050-94-1, 973-502-96-1, IN
THE PROPOSED AMOUNT OF $6,500,000; ALLOCATING
FUNDS THEREFOR FROM VARIOUS ACCOUNTS TO BE
IDENTIFIED BY THE DIRECTOR OF FINANCE WHICH
INCLUDES THE CRIME BILL, POLICE DEPARTMENT
GENERAL FUND, THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT
(312010), AND THE UTILITY SERVICE TAX
CONTRIBUTIONS; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
NEGOTIATE WITH UNISYS AND / OR FINANCIAL
INSTITUTIONS) FOR THE MOST FAVORABLE
FINANCING, TERMS AND CONDITIONS IN THE BEST
INTERESTS OF THE CITY, AND TO EXECUTE ALL
NECESSARY DOCUMENTS, IN A FORM ACCEPTABLE TO
THE CITY ATTORNEY, TO EFFECTUATE SAID
ACQUISITIONS; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
INSTRUCT THE CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICER TO ISSUE
PURCHASE ORDERS FOR SAID ACQUISITIONS.
WHEREAS, the Police Department is charged with preserving
the peace, health, safety and property of the City of Miami and
its residents; and
WHEREAS, the Police Department has a responsibility to
maintain adequate communication capabilities; and
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MEETING OF.
DEC 0 7 1995
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WHEREAS, this situation has reached such a critical state it
may effect the capability to provide emergency services; and
WHEREAS, it is known that the current mobil digital
terminals (MDTs) are almost eighteen years old and in need of
replacement; and
WHEREAS, the mobil digital computers (MDCs) will provide
access of information from the Florida Criminal Information
Center (FCIC) and the National Criminal. Information Center (NCIC)
thus reducing the radio air traffic and workload of dispatchers;
and
WHEREAS, the mobil digital computers (MDCs) will allow the
officers to be more efficient by allowing the entry of reports
from the field; and
WHEREAS, with information being entered in a more efficient
and timely manner through the use of the mobil digital computers
(MDCs), criminal analysis and investigative reporting will in
turn be more efficient;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF MIAMI, FLORIDA:
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Section 1. The recitals and findings contained in the
Preamble to this Resolution are hereby adopted by reference
thereto and incorporated herein as if fully set forth in this
Section.
Section 2. The acquisition of mobil digital computers
(MDCs), related equipment, and services from Unisys
Corporation, under existing State of Florida Contract No. 250-
040-�96-1, 250-050-94-1, 973-502-96-1, in the proposed amount of
$6,500,000, is hereby authorized, with funds therefor hereby
allocated from various accounts to be identified by the
Director of Finance which includes the Crime Bill, Police
Department General Fund, the Capital Improvements Project
(312010), and the Utility Service Tax Contributions.
Section 3. The City Manager is hereby authorized' to
negotiate with Unisys and / or financial institution(s) for the
most favorable financing, terms, and conditions in the best
' interests of the City and to execute all necessary documents,
1 The herein authorization is further subject to compliance with all
requirements that may be imposed by the City Attorney, including but not
limited to those prescribed by applicable City Charter and Code provisions.
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in a form acceptable to the City Attorney, to effectuate said
acquisitions.
Section 4. The City Manager is hereby authorized to
instruct the Chief Procurement Officer to issue purchase orders
for said acquisitions.
Section 5. This Resolution shall become effective
immediately upon its adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 7th day of December 1995
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S PEXN P . CLAR.K, MAYOR
4.WALTE
R J. CITY CLERK
BUDGETARY AND FINANCIAL REVIEW:
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MANOHAR A
ASSISTANT.
MANAGER
PREPARED AND APPROVED BY:
RAFAEL 0. DI
DEPUTY CITY"ATTORNEY
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS:
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CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA
INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM ,
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To : The Honorable Mayor and Members DATE : November 22, 1995 FILE
of the City Commission
SUB.IECT : Acquisition of Mobil Digital
.. Computers
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City REFERENCES:
ENCLOSURES:
RECOMMENDATION:
It is respectfully recommended that the, City Commission approve the attached resolution
authorizing the acquisition of mobil digital computers and related equipment and services from
Unisys Corporation under State of Florida Contract No. (250-040-96-1, 250-050-94-1, 973-502-
96-1) not to exceed $6,500,000 from various accounts to be identified by the Director of Finance
which includes the Crime Bill, Police Department General Fund, Capital Improvements Project
(312010), and the Utility Service Tax contributions. The City Manager is authorized to negotiate
for the most favorable financing, terms, and conditions in the best interests of the City.
BACKGROUND:
r The _current mobil digital terminals (MDTs) are almost eighteen years old and in need of
replacement. The new mobil digital computers (MDCs) will provide access of information from
the Florida Criminal Information Center (FCIC) and the National Criminal Information Center
(NCIC) thus reducing the radio air traffic and workload of dispatchers. The mobil digital
computer (MDCs) will allow the officers to be more efficient by allowing the entry of reports
from the field.
The Department of Finance is requesting approval by the City Commission to acquire up to
$6,500,000 worth of mobil digital computers and related equipment and services from Unisys
Corporation. The purchases will be made under existing State of Florida Contract No. (250-040-
96-1, 250-050-94-1, 973-502-96-1). Funds for said purpose will be available from a various
accounts to be identified by the Director of Finance which includes the Crime Bill, Police
Department General Fund, the Capital Improvements Project (312010), and the Utility Service
Tax contributions. The City Manager is authorized to negotiate for the most favorable financing,
terms, and conditions in the best interests of the City.
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