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RESOLUTION R-Q4-2301
A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE PURCHASE OF A COMPUTER.AIDED DISPATCH
SYSTEM FROM GLOBAL SOFTWARE, INC., IN THE AMOUNT OF $113,421 TO
ENHANCE EMERGENCY FIRE/EMS DISPATCHING
WHEREAS, the current use of a manual system for dispatching 9-1-1 Fire and EMS
emergencies is inefficient and outdated; and
WHEREAS, technology advances have enabled much more efficient and effective
dispatching of emergency calls through the use of Computer-aided
products; and
WHEREAS, to ensure citizen satisfaction through increased levels of service, the
utilization of a Computer-aided Dispatch system is the most effective
method to decrease the dispatch processing time; and
WHEREAS, overall accountability and protection for citizens and employees is
enhanced by electronic documentation; and
WHEREAS, purchase of a Fire and EMS Computer-aided Dispatch system will provide
reliable, efficient and effective dispatching of these emergencies;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
COLLEYVILLE, TEXAS:
Sec. 1.
THAT the City Council approves the purchase of a Computer-aided
Dispatch system from Global Software, Inc., for the Fire Department, in
the amount of $113,421.
AND IT IS SO RESOLVED.
PASSED ~~~ VOTE OF S- AYES, 0 NAYS AND
ONTHISoU DAYOF nd~2004.
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