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TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT WITH TOTAL DATA SOLUTIONS, INC. FOR PURCHASE OF 4 LAPTOP COMPUTERS FOR USE IN POLICE CRUISERS; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY
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WHEREAS, letter quotes were received for 4 laptop computers for use by the Police Department in the new cruisers, and
WHEREAS, there is only one vendor that can sell and install the hardware chosen by the Director of Network Administration, namely the Panasonic Toughbook 28; and
WHEREAS, going with separate vendors for purchase and installation has resulted in problems in the past when it comes to a need for service; and
WHEREAS, it is desirable and necessary to effect this contract at the earliest date possible, all for the preservation of the public peace, health, safety and welfare;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GAHANNA, STATE OF OHIO:
Section 1. That the Mayor is hereby authorized to enter into Contract with TOTAL DATA SOLUTIONS, INC., 2263 Lila Way, Columbus, OH 43235, for 4 laptop computers to be used in police cruisers, in accordance with letter quote and City specifications attached hereto as Exhibit A.
Section 2. That funding in the amount of TWENTY EIGHT THOUSAND DOLLARS ($28,000) has been set aside to Account No. 101.211.5512 Police Capital Projects/Equipment, to cover the herein costs.
Section 3. That, for the reasons set forth in the preamble hereinabove, this ordinance is declared emergency legislation and shall be in full force and effect after passage by this Council and upon the date of signature approval by the Mayor