Report Prepared by: Jeff Bennyhoff, Director of Information Technology
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SUBJECT: Approval of a Supplemental Appropriation in the Amount of $21,300 from the Unreserved, Unencumbered Fund Balance of Fund 7008 Support Services and Authorize Procurement of SB 707 Compliance Technology up to $123,824, for Public Meeting Access and Broadcasting Systems
REPORT IN BRIEF
Staff recommends that the City Council approve a supplemental appropriation of $21,300 from the unreserved, unencumbered balance of Fund 7008-Support Services, waive competitive bidding as permitted by Municipal Code, and authorize the procurement of SB 707 compliance technology for a total cost not to exceed $123,824.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Approving a supplemental appropriation of $21,300 from the unreserved, unencumbered fund balance in Fund 7008-Support Services and appropriating the same to Software subscription account; and,
B. Waiving the City competitive bidding requirements as permitted by Merced Municipal Code Section 3.04.210 for standardization of equipment and cooperative purchasing; and,
C. Authorizing the increase of expenditure authority under the Sourcewell Contract #121923 by $20,872 for a total not to exceed of $520,872 for several cooperative agreements for technology and equipment for Fiscal Year 2025-26; and,
D. Authorizing the City Manager to execute a change order agreement with Granicus for $1,901; and,
E. Approving the procurement and implementation of SB 707 compliance technology, including the required components identified in this report, for a total cost of $34,546; and,
F. Approving the procurement and implementation of the optional enhancements identified in this report, for a total additional cost of $89,278.
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ALTERNATIVES
1. Adopt the motion as recommended; or,
2. Approve, subject to other than recommended; or,
3. Refer the item back to staff for further evaluation; or,
4. Deny.
AUTHORITY
Merced Municipal Code Secti...
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