HomeMy WebLinkAboutAGENDA REPORT 1995 0104 CC REG ITEM 08HMoorpark Police Department
MEMORANDUM
TO: Honorable City Council
FROM: Marty Rouse, Lieutena<J1
DATE: December 12, 1994
SUBJECT: Consider Approval of Computer Purchase Request
Background
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The Moorpark Police Department Resource Center was dedicated at the beginning of October. At
the time, every effort was made to use any existing resources possible to ensure costs were kept to
a minimum. Any purchase requests were limited to basic office equipment (ie., cubicle, chairs,
refrigerator). Knowing that a computer would be a necessary piece of equipment, city staff
requisitioned a six year old IBM 386 computer that was currently not in use and assigned it to the
Resource Center.
Problem
Within a short period of time it became evident the computer was unreliable due to age and internal
working problems. On several occasions, the computer has been examined by the city contracted
computer specialist. Usually within a couple of days the computer either malfunctions or is simply
inoperable. This ongoing problem has resulted in both inefficient productivity and workload
capability on the part of the volunteers who staff the Resource Center. Several of the volunteers
have computer operations skills that are not being utilized because of this ongoing problem.
One of the many responsibilities of the volunteers is to assist the Community Services Officer (CSO)
in his role as an educator of crime prevention techniques. This can be accomplished by providing
the volunteers with a advanced model computer to allow them to prepare and disseminate crime
prevention materials. An updated model computer will also ensure a professional work product
at the Resource Center.
Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Authorize the purchase of one 486 computer with a fax/modem for a maximum cost of $5,000.
2. Transfer the purchase price of the computer and the necessary software from the equipment
replacement fund (account 31) to the specialized equipment fund (account 01.4.121.906).
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