HomeMy WebLinkAboutAGENDA REPORT 1992 0506 CC REG ITEM 08OCity of Moorpark
Police Department
NEXORANDUN
TO: The Honorable City Council
FROM: Geoff Dean, Lieutena
DATE: April 29, 1992
SUBJECT: Tandy 102 Computers
BACKGROUND
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It is the on -going intent of the police administration to keep the
Police department as progressive as possible. One aspect of this is
the computerization of our report writing capabilit'
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DISCUSSION
The City Council recently approved the
Purchase
computers for use by traffic personnel to a of two lap top
ssist in the
documentation of traffic accidents. These computers contained hard
discs and were IBM compatible. This level of sophistication and
cost is not necessary to allow for the efficient documentation of
non - traffic related reports by field deputies.
Radio Shack, the maker of the Tandy line of computers has
discounted the Tandy 102 lap top computer. The Tandy 102 is widely
used through out the department and many have been
purchased
county for officers working in county assignments. he computer
has word processing capabilities and is compatible with all of the
printers at the East Valley Station.
Staff is requesting to purchase two of these computers to issue to
patrol officers assigned to the City of Moorpark. The computers
would remain in the City should the officers be assigned to another
work station. The purchase of these two computers, coupled with
the computers that officers have
Purchased
provide almost all officers assigned t the City with computer
capability.
COSTS
Regular price $595.00
Discounted Price (2) @ $349.95
Tax 50.74
TOTAL $750.64
Sufficient funds exist in account 121 -620 (Computer Supplies) for
this purchase.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the City Council authorize the purchase of
(2) Tandy 102 lap top computers.