4.7. SR 10-26-1998 - Laserfiche WebLink

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iver Date: Police Department Subject: Memorandum Mayor and City Council Chief Zerwas/Assistant Chief Beahen October 7,1998 Request for Opticom systems The police department is requesting approval to purchase Opticom units for twelve patrol vehicles. These would be the latest version of infrared emitters available from 3M through the Rennix Corporation. Rennix is the same company our fire department has been using to install the devices on the city fire trucks. If we purchase twelve units now, we can outfit all primary patrol vehicles including the unmarked used by the night patrol sergeant. This would allow us to outfit the two unmarked vehicles used by the school liaison officers as well. These two officers respond to calls during the daytime and during summer months are used even more frequently for patrol service. We would still have three additional vehicles to equip which would be done next year. These vehicles are used less frequently for emergency response. The unit we are recommending is the Opticom Priority System model 492H. This unit is priced as $750.00. The older unit, model 292H is priced as $695.00 but requires a remote power supply. (supplied) The newer model is self contained and much easier to install. We will actually save money in buying the new model, as installation costs will be much lower. The cost to install the old model is $300.00; the new ones can be installed for $200.00. This is a savings of $45.00 per car. Total costs: 12 - 492H High Priority Emitters @ $750.00 = $9,000.00 12 - Installation costs, 12 cars @ $200.00 = $2,400.00 Total = $ 11,400.00 The new emitters became available October is. Installation could begin as soon as they arrive. 13065 Orono Parkway · P.O. Box 723 · Elk River, MN 55330 · (612) 441-2324 · Fax (612) 441-8937