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2009 Urban Area Security Initiative Program (UASI) (B)
This is a request for City Commission approval to accept a Fusion Center server for use during disaster response.
Explanation
The City of Jacksonville Emergency Preparedness Division has completed the purchase of a Fusion Center server for use by the Gainesville Police Department during disaster response. The server and connectivity costs are valued in the amount of $11,829.10 and were purchased with 2009 Urban Area Security Initiative Program which is funded through the US Department of Homeland Security.
Fiscal Note
The City of Gainesville and the Gainesville Police Department will take title of the server and related connectivity costs (valued at $11,829.10) when the item is officially transferred to the Department from the city of Jacksonville's Emergency Preparedness Division. The items were purchased with a 2009 Urban Area Security Initiative Program grant funded through the US Department of Homeland Security. The City of Gainesville and the Gainesville Police Department are obligated to adhere to certain duties and obligations with respect to use, control, maintenance, repair and disposition of the equipment. A contract from the City of Jacksonville's Fire and Rescue Department outlining these obligations is provided for review.
Recommendation
The City Commission authorize the City Manager to: 1) accept the server and related connectivity costs in the amount of $11,829.10 from the 2009 Urban Area Security Initiative Program through the City of Jacksonville's Emergency Preparedness Division and 2) execute any other necessary documents, pending review by the City Attorney as to form and legality.