Manager's Report
Resident's Comments (non-agenda items only)
Citizen's Comments - General Policy and Finance Items
General Policy and Finance Items
Staff is recommending that Council agree to add this to the February 8, 2021 Council Agenda to approve the contract for the Municipal Building re-wire service for $66,717.75.
To remain compliant with Municipal Code 4.2.1 “The Municipal Manager shall inform the Municipal Council of any contracts or purchases to be made by the municipality involving expenditures between $5,000 and $20,100 or the base amount as adjusted in accordance with Section 4.2.1.a before authorizing such contracts or purchases.” Staff will move forward in terminating the current contract with Full Service Network and replace with Third Generation once the legal review is complete and discrepancies have been rectified.
Attachment – FSN Agreement
TO: | Municipal Council Mayor Allen |
CC: | Laurence Christian |
FROM: | Karen Colussi |
2021 Capital Computer Workstation and Peripheral Equipment Replacement | |
DATE | 1/18/21 |
To upgrade 21 each of the Municipality’s computer workstations with the mobility and flexibility of laptops, duel monitors, docking stations, and keyboard/mice.
Many of the Municipality’s Computers that need to be replaced are more than 5 years old. The scope would include replacing many of those desktop computers with the mobility of laptop computers, which would enable many of those users to work remotely or out in the field – if needed.
The goal, over time, is to get the Municipality’s personal computers and monitors on a regular refresh cycle when the computers or laptops are just out of warranty. This will avoid poor performance and user downtime due to outdated and old equipment.
Information Technology compared Dell, HP, along with vendors such as CDW-G. Dell provided the following:
Staff is recommending that Council add this to the February 8, 2021 Council Agenda and approve the purchase and installation of the Cablecast CBL-VIO4-600, Cablecast CBL-CGPLAYER-LIC, and the Black Magic Design BMDVHUBSMTCS6G1212 for the cost of $22,918.27.
This Ordinance Proposal has been properly advertised.
Staff recommends moving forward with approval of the Ordinance to amend the Home Rule Charter.
Citizens Comments - Health Safety and Welfare Items
Health Safety and Welfare Items
Staff is recommending that council allow the Police Department to move forward with the purchase of Intersection Cameras and Taser Equipment and add this item to the February 8, 2021 Agenda for Council approval.
Citizens’ Comments – Planning and Zoning Items
Planning and Zoning Items
Citizens’ Comments – Public Works and Maintenance Items
Public Works and Maintenance Items
To remain compliant with Municipal Code 4.2.1 “The Municipal Manager shall inform the Municipal Council of any contracts or purchases to be made by the municipality involving expenditures between $5,000 and $20,100 or the base amount as adjusted in accordance with Section 4.2.1.a before authorizing such contracts or purchases.” Staff will move forward in and have DES secure the door located at the hallway outside the communications office.
To remain compliant with Municipal Code 4.2.1 “The Municipal Manager shall inform the Municipal Council of any contracts or purchases to be made by the municipality involving expenditures between $5,000 and $20,100 or the base amount as adjusted in accordance with Section 4.2.1.a before authorizing such contracts or purchases.” Staff will move forward in the purchase and installation of 6 security cameras to be placed inside the police department, the stairwell and the lobby areas of the municipal building at a cost of $8,492.55.
Staff is requesting Council decision on a style of personalized park benches as a type of remembrance opportunity offered to our residents.
Staff is recommending that Council agree to add this to the February 8, 2021 Council Agenda to approve the upgrade to the Municipal Building Plaza for a total of $30,820, plus freight.
To remain compliant with Municipal Code 4.2.1 “The Municipal Manager shall inform the Municipal Council of any contracts or purchases to be made by the municipality involving expenditures between $5,000 and $20,100 or the base amount as adjusted in accordance with Section 4.2.1.a before authorizing such contracts or purchases.” Staff will move forward and complete this software transition.
Discussion about moving forward with obtaining a proposal for a Traffic Improvement Feasibility Study and a Legal Consultation about acquisition or easement on West Penn Power’s Property.
Adjournment