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ITEM INFORMATION
CAS NUMBER: 07-089 I ORIGINAL AGENDA DATE: JULY 9, 2007
AGENDA ITEM TITLE Authorization to Purchase Emergency Advisory AM Radio System and
Resolution of Sole Source Purchase from Information Station Specialists. (ISS)
CATEGORY Discussion Motion Resolution Ordinance Bid Award Public Hearing Other
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SPONSOR Council Ma Adm Svcs DCD Finance Fire 11] Legal P&JR Police PW/
SPONSOR'S The City recently leased a portable 10 watt, AM Radio System to conduct a feasibility study
SUMMARY and determine whether the system could be used to broadcast emergency and non
emergency information to Tukwila residents, businesses, and visitors. Based on the
results of day and nighttime studies, staff determined that the Emergency Advisory AM
Radio System would serve as an excellent venue for information on emergency situations
or events affecting the community. Due to the technical nature of the AM Radio
equipment, staff recommends ISS as a sole source vendor.
REVIEWED BY COW Mtg. CA &P Cmte F &S Cmte Transportation Cmte
Utilities Cmte Arts Comm. Parks Comm. Planning Comm.
DATE: 7/02/07
RECOMMENDATIONS:
SPONSOR/ADMEN. Authorize purchase and approve resolution.
COMMIT'T'EE Unanimous approval; forward to COW.
COST IMPACT FUND SOURCE
EXPENDITURE REQUIRED AMOUNT BUDGETED APPROPRIATION REQUIRED
$32,000.00 $50,000.00 $0.00
Fund Source: 000.13.525.100.49.00 Emergency Operations
Comments: Funds for EOC Phase I and Public Information for $50, 000 was approved by Council on 5/21/07.
MTG. DATE I RECORD OF COUNCIL ACTION
7/9/07 Forward to next Regular Meeting
7/16/07 1
MTG. DATE I ATTACHMENTS
7/9/07 Information Memo dated July 03, 2007 with 3 attachments
Resolution
Finance Safety Committee Meeting Minutes from July 2, 2007
7/16/07 1 Resolution in final form
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City of Tukwila
Washington
Resolution No.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA,
WASHINGTON, WAIVING THE BIDDING REQUIREMENTS AND
AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF AN EMERGENCY ADVISORY AM
RADIO STATION FROM INFORMATION STATION SPECIALISTS, INC.
WHEREAS, the City of Tukwila has determined a need to enhance communications
to residents, businesses and visitors in the event of emergencies; and
WHEREAS, the City of Tukwila has leased a portable AM Radio System, to conduct
a feasibility study and determine if the system could adequately broadcast emergency
and non emergency information throughout the City; and
WHEREAS, the Alert AM Emergency Advisory Radio Station from Information
Station Specialists, Inc. (ISS) provides the best technology, technical support structure,
system flexibility, nonproprietary designs and proven experience; and
WHEREAS, other available Advisory AM Radio systems are designed strictly for
the traffic industry and have limited capabilities; and
WHEREAS, several cities and government entities within the State of Washington
have purchased Alert AM Emergency Advisory Radio Systems from ISS for emergency
preparedness and broadcast of official and current public information;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA,
WASHINGTON, HEREBY RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The bidding requirement for the purchase of the ISS Alert AM
Emergency Advisory Radio Station is hereby waived.
Section 2. The Public Works Department is authorized to purchase the Alert AM
Emergency Advisory Radio Station from Information Station Specialists, Inc., in the
amount of $32,000.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, at
a Regular Meeting thereof this day of 2007.
ATTEST /AUTHENTICATED:
Verna Griffin, Council President
Jane E. Cantu, CMC, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM BY:
Filed with the City Clerk:
Passed by the City Council:
Office of the City Attomey Resolution Number:
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