R99-026II
RESOLUTION NO. R99-
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA,
AUTHORIZING THE APPROVAL FOR A SOLE
SOURCE PROCUREMENT FROM MOTOROLA
COMMUNICATIONS & ELECTRONICS, INC., AND
AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH
TO COMMENCE NEGOTIATIONS FOR AN 800 MHz
TRUNKED SIMULCAST RADIO SYSTEM; AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, Omnicom, Inc., communications ~consultant to the City of
Boynton Beach., has recommended that the City of Boynton Beach procure 800
MHz radio equipment from Motorola Communications & Electronics, Inc.; and
WHEREAS, the Palm Beach County Commission passed a sole source
procurement from Motorola Communications & Electronics, Inc., and authorized
County staff to commence negotiations for an 800 MHz radio system; and
WHEREAS, the Cities of Boynton Beach, Boca Raton, and Delray Beach
each 'have expressed interest in sharing a radio infrastructure system; and
WHEREAS, Broward County has in operation a radio system purchased
from Motorola Communications & Electronics, Inc., compatible with our proposed
system; and
WHEREAS, in the interest of mutual aid, like radio systems provide
interoperability of radio communications;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA, THAT:
Section 1. The City Commission of the City of Boynton Beach, Florida
does hereby authorize to pursue a sole source procurement from Motorola
Communications & Electronics, Inc., and is authoriZed to commence negotiations
for an 800 HMz trunked simulcast radio system.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this ,~ day of March, 1999.
ATTEST:
Cit~ Clerk
s:ca~Res~toro~0~ ~n ked Sys[em
CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA
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~ayor Pro Tem
Commissioner