Report Prepared by: Marvin Dillsaver, Communications Supervisor, Police Department
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SUBJECT: Acceptance of $75,000 from the Merced County Remote Access Network Board as Reimbursement Funding for the Purchase of In-Car Mobile Computers and Modems
REPORT IN BRIEF
Consider the Acceptance of $75,000 in Remote Access Network (RAN) funding from the Merced County Remote Access Network for the purchase of thirteen (13) in-car computer systems and nine (9) modems for police patrol vehicles.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Accepting and appropriating $75,000.00 in reimbursable funds from the Merced County RAN Board for the purchase of computer equipment for police patrol vehicles. Increase Revenue account 001-1002-324-02-00 by $75,000.00 and appropriate the same for expenditures to account 001-1002-523-43-00.
B. Authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary documents for this purpose.
C. Authorizing the use of pooled cash for the purchase until the reimbursed RAN funds are received.
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ALTERNATIVES
1. Approve, as recommended by Staff; or,
2. Deny; or,
3. Refer back to staff for recommendation of specific items.
AUTHORITY
City of Merced Charter, Section 200.
CITY COUNCIL PRIORITIES
Public Safety, as provided for in the 2016-17 Adopted Budget.
DISCUSSION
The State of California Department of Justice operates the California Identification System (CAL-ID), which is an automated system that retains finger print files and other related law enforcement information and databases. The Remote Access Network (RAN) is a uniform statewide network of equipment and procedures, which allows local law enforcement agencies direct access to the CAL-ID system. To assist with the funding for this system, the State established a county level fee assessed as part of state vehicle registration fees.
To oversee and distribute the funding received by RAN, a seven-member RAN Board was established pursuant to California Penal Code Secti...
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