City of North Chicago Public Safety Committee met Sept. 16.
Here is the agenda provided by the committee:
Alderman Mayfield called the meeting to order.
ROLL CALL:
Present: Mayfield, Evans, Allen, Markham, Runnels
Absent: Fisher, January
I. DISCUSSION OF REPLACING TRITECH RECORDS MANAGEMENT SYSTEM WITH CAPERS MANAGEMENT SYSTEM:
Police Chief, Lazaro Perez explained both consolidation systems were for the dispatch consolidation. The systems weren’t compatible and needed replacement no later than the end of next year. He recommended CAPERS due to both Zion and Mundelein utilized the system; more simplified and integrated. The cost was much less than the current system. An estimated amount of $34,000 just in contractual maintenance annual fees and approximate $15,000 for CAPERS system. The cost was $215,000, with a debate of $155,000= $60,000. By adopting the (2) systems, there would be a savings of $19,000 in annual maintenance fees; simplifying dispatch function and the (5) dispatchers transferred with be fully trained in TriTech Records (CAPERS System) provided before the consolidation. The only training needed would be the geography of the areas.
Alderman Markham questioned if the cost was inclusive of the grant and the 911 Funds were utilized for the project. Chief Perez stated the RMS (Record Management System) wasn’t though it was a budgeted item and included in the dispatch transfer amount. The 911 Funds couldn’t be applied to the RMS (a budgeted item) by law and would be utilized for the following project. He also requested waiving competitive bidding stated in the information.
II. DISCUSSION OF REPLACING TRITECH COMPUTER AIDED DISPATCH WITH ENROUTE COMPUTER AIDED DISPATCH:
Chief Perez explained the reasons for consolidation, providing better services. One of the items needed was Smart 911 to identify a landline or cellphone call and GPS of the location. The Village of Mundelein and Zion were currently utilizing the EnRoute System. There would be a cost savings of $7,200 annually. It would be inclusive of additional licenses for mobile terminals of the Fire Department. He also requested waiving competitive bidding for the project.
This was requested to be placed on the next Council Agenda, October 07, 2019.
Alderman Runnels moved, seconded by Alderman Markham that Public Safety Committee Meeting stand adjourned.
ROLL CALL:
Ayes: Mayfield, Evans, Allen, Markham, Runnels
Nays: None
Absent: Fisher, January
The meeting adjourned at 7:12 p.m.
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