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KENALALASKA
Suggested by: Administration
CITY OF KENAI
RESOLUTION NO. 2012 -30
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, AUTHORIZING
A BUDGET TRANSFER WITHIN THE GENERAL FUND - FOR THE PURCHASE OF
RADIOS AND ACCESSORIES FOR THE COMMUNICATION NEEDS OF THE STREETS
DEPARTMENT.
WHEREAS, a reviewed the Street Department's communication needs has determined
radios to be a better tool to meet the departments needs over cell phones that are
currently being used; and,
WHEREAS, radios will provide instantaneous communication for Street personnel
when operating heavy equipment in close proximity to each other, a feature not
available with cell phones; and,
WHEREAS, sufficient conti ngency funds are available to for this unbudgeted
purchase; and,
WHEREAS, providing communication tools that help to create a safe work
environment for its employees is in the best interest of the City.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI,
ALASKA, the following budget transfer be made:
General Fund -
From:
Non-Departmental - General Contingency $15,000
To:
Streets - Small Tools /Minor Equipment
$15,000
PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, this sixth day of June,
2012.
A
EST:
Sandra . oaigh, City Clerk
Approved by Finance:
PAT PORTER, MAYOR
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KENAI, ALASKA
Village with a Past, Ci y with a Future"
FINANCE DEPARTMENT
210 Fidalgo Avenue, Kenai, Alaska 99611 -7794
Telephone: 907 - 283 -7535 ext 221 / FAX: 907 - 283 -3014
To: Rick Koch, City Manager
From Tent' Eubank, Finance Director
Date: May 29, 2012
Re: Resolution 2012 -30
The Finance Department has worked with the City's department heads to identify and document
the communication needs for each department's employees. Recent changes in Federal
Communication Commission (FCC) rules prompted this project. Many City radios will no
longer meet FCC standards and must be replaced or an alternate communication method
identified. Cell phones have replaced radios in most applications but were not an acceptable
solution for the Streets Department because of the need for instantaneous communication when
operating heavy equipment in close proximity.
The City has inquired and has been granted an exclusive channel for the Street Department on
the State's ALMR radios system. This system provides the most extensive coverage throughout
the City and is FCC compliant.
The cost of purchasing these radios and accessories is just under 515,000 and these funds are
available in the City Manager's General Contingency account to transfer for this purchase.