HomeMy WebLinkAboutFIN 2017-11-21 Item 2A - Purchase - Technology Upgrade for Emergency Operations Center (Emergency Management Program)TO:
City of Tukwila
INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM
Mayor Ekberg
Finance Committee
FROM: Joseph Todd Director of Technology Information Services
Martin F. Grisham Emergency Manager
DATE: November 9, 2017
SUBJECT: Capital Purchase for Committee Approval
ISSUE
Allan Ekberg, Mayor
Seeking approval for a capital expenditure of technology equipment in the Emergency
Operations Center (EOC) at Fire Station 51.
BACKGROUND
The EOC needed a control center for all of the technology equipment. In May 2017,
Technology Information Services (TIS) and Emergency Management (EM) partnered to install
the technology updates.
At the time, we did not secure approval for a "capital expenditure" because none of the
individual pieces of this work were over $5000. It was later determined by Finance staff that the
process for capital purchases should be followed. While the purchases have been made, we
are coming before the Committee to acquire the necessary approvals to ensure the greatest
adherence to the City's process.
DISCUSSION
The total cost for the equipment is $13,933.64 and was paid for out of Fire operational budgets.
RECOMMENDATION
Per City Policy, unbudgeted capital items over $5,000 require approval by the designated
Council Committee. The Finance Committee is being asked to approve the capital expenditure
of $13,933.64 for the Fire Department EOC technology equipment.
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