Item 4EM E M O R A N D U M
(February 7, 2012)
To:
Shana Yelverton, City Manager
From:
Dale Dean, Director of Information Technology
Subject:
Consent agenda item 4E - Approve audio upgrade project for council
chambers in the amount of $57,358.65 to Digitial Resources Inc.
Action
Requested:
Approve audio upgrade project for council chambers in the
amount of $57,358.65 to Digitial Resources Inc.
Background
Information:
The City of Southlake has requested a review of the audio
quality within Council chambers. A detailed review was
completed and it was determined that the overall sound
quality was poor. The test revealed a need to deploy higher
quality speakers and microphones (dais/table) to reach the
required audio quality.
Financial
Considerations:
Total expenditure of $57,358.65 which is below the total
budgeted amount was $60,000 (General Fund).
Strategic Link:
B6 enables the IT
department to maintain supportable systems and services
B4 enables IT
to provide quick response and resolution for Munis system
issues as well as upgrades to future enhancements & bug
fixes.
Citizen Input/
Board Review:
Not Applicable
Legal Review:
Services to be provided by Digital Resources Inc are bound
by TIPS/TAPS contract number 2043811.
Alternatives:
1) Approve as proposed.
2) Reject partial replace either the speaker or microphone
systems during FY12.
Supporting
Documents:
Digital Resources services quote attached.
Staff
Recommendation:
Approve item as proposed