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Resolution No. 6 LL,
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 TU WILA, WASHINGTON, at
a Regular Meeting thereof this --ttTTH day of '-T,.ATL4 2007.
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ATTEST/ AUTHENTICATED: 1
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J E. Cantu, CMC, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM BY:
Filed with the City Clerk: /LL,
Passed by the City Council:
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