Report Prepared by: Marvin Dillsaver, Communications Supervisor, Police Department
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SUBJECT: Authorization to Accept Grant Funding in the Amount of $14,162 from the Merced County Remote Access Network Board (RAN) as Reimbursement Funding for the Purchase of a New Message Switch for Access to the California Law Enforcement Telecommunications System (CLETS)
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers authorizing the acceptance of $14,162 in Remote Access Network (RAN) funding from the Merced County RAN Board for the purchase of a new message switch for the City's use of the CLETS System by using pooled cash which will be reimbursed upon presentation of proof of purchase to the RAN Governing Board.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Authorizing the acceptance of $14,162 of grant funding from the Merced County RAN Board for the purchase of a CLETS message switch for the City's police computer system. Increase Revenue in account 001-1002-324-02-00 by $14,162.00 and appropriate the same to expenditures account 001-1002-523-43-00; and,
B. Authorizing the use of pooled cash for the purchase of the message switch until the City receives reimbursement funds; and,
C. Authorizing the City Manager or Assistant City Manager to execute all necessary documents.
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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
As provided for in the 2018-19 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, th...
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