HomeMy WebLinkAboutPS 2017-12-18 Item 2B - Purchase - City ID Badge PrinterTO:
FROM:
BY:
City of Tukwila
Allan Ekberg, Mayor
INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM
Public Safety Committee
Rachel Bianchi Communications/Government Relations Manager
Marty Grisham Emergency Manager
CC: Mayor Ekberg
DATE: November 29, 2017
SUBJECT: City ID Badging Printer
ISSUE
Purchase of a new printer for City ID Badges.
BACKGROUND
Washington State and King County Emergency Management have introduced an ID Badge
template they propose all government agencies use. King County Emergency Management has
generously offered jurisdictions in King County to utilize their software for free. Standardizing
badges across jurisdictions will allow for seamless integration of identification during a large-
scale emergency, which will allow emergency management staff the ability to easily identify
individuals assisting in a disaster.
We need a printer that will work with their system. This printer will put a clear coat on the badge
that prevents the smearing we are seeing on many of our current ID Badges.
DISCUSSION None
FINANCIAL IMPACT
The cost is approximately $6,000.00 for the printer and supporting hardware.
RECOMMENDATION
City Policy 300-02 states that unbudgeted capital equipment of $5,000 or more requires
approval. The Public Safety Committee is being asked to approve the purchase. Funds are
available in the Communications budget.
ATTACHMENTS
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