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CityCouncil | 2014-12-02 | 5 | (RMS) including the Acquisition of Hardware and Software in an Amount Not to Exceed $995,000. The Police Captain gave a brief overview of the system. Vice Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft inquired where the funds would go if not used for the CAD and RMS upgrade. The Assistant City Manager responded the funds come from the equipment replacement account which is already budgeted; the Police Department contributes to the fund, which is an internal service funds; if the funds are not spent, the money can be rolled over to the next year. Vice Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft noted the Sunnyvale Police Department is using the program and staff was able to see it in action. Councilmember Tam inquired what would happen if the system fails. The Police Captain responded the Police Department would not be able to function. Councilmember Daysog stated as a matter of policy, anything above $500,000 should be on the Regular Agenda, not on the Consent Calendar. In response to Mayor Gilmore's inquiry, Councilmember Daysog stated his comment is a recommendation moving forward. Stated the contract is a large amount; questioned whether the contract would create a savings, such as overtime: Kurt Peterson, Alameda. Mayor Gilmore stated the contract is not being brought forward as a cost saving measure; rather it is a necessary upgrade because the software is at the end of its life and requires upgrade. The City Manager stated the trend for overtime has been very good over the past several years. The Police Chief stated staff has done a pretty good job of managing overtime; some overtime is generated for circumstances beyond control, such as court appearances; commented on the report time savings. Vice Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft moved approval of the staff recommendation. Councilmember seconded the motion, with direction for staff to place items over $500,000 that have not gone to bid on the Regular Agenda in the future. On the call for the question, the motion carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 4 December 2, 2014 | CityCouncil/2014-12-02.pdf |