To: Board of Supervisors
From: Sheriff-Coroner
Meeting Date: April 18, 2017
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Department Contact: |
Rick Ehlert |
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467-6497 |
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Department Contact: |
Shannon Barney |
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463-4080 |
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Item Type: Consent Agenda |
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Time Allocated for Item: N/A |
Agenda Title:
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Approval to Purchase a Long Range Acoustic Device (LRAD) in the Amount of $7,300 from Fiscal Year 2015 State Homeland Security Grant Program (SHSGP) (Budget Unit VT15, Line item 862239); and Addition of Item to the County’s Approved List of Fixed Assets
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Recommended Action/Motion:
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Approve the purchase a Long Range Acoustic Device (LRAD) in the amount of $7,300 from FY2015 State Homeland Security Grant Program (SHSGP) (Budget Unit VT15, line item 862239); and add item to the County’s approved list of fixed assets.
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Previous Board/Board Committee Actions:
The Board has approved the purchase of fixed assets in the past.
Summary of Request:
The Mendocino County Office of Emergency Services (OES) would like to purchase a Long Range Acoustic Device (LRAD) for use by OES, the Sheriff’s Office, and the Sheriff’s Office Search and Rescue (SAR) Team. This device allows for the transmission of audio in more precisely and for longer ranges than traditional public address loud speakers. The LRAD would be a vital tool during search and rescue operations and could assist SAR personnel in communicating with lost persons. Additionally, the LRAD could be used during emergencies to provide vital information to the public across greater distances. The purchase of the $7,300 LRAD will be made under a competitively awarded US Communities contract. In addition to the LRAD fixed asset, OES is requesting to purchase a Wireless adapter kit as an accessory to the asset for a total purchase of approximately $9,770.
Alternative Action/Motion:
Return to staff for alternate handling
Supplemental Information Available Online at: N/A
Fiscal Impact:
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Source of Funding: FY15 State Homeland Security Grant Program (SHSGP) |
Budgeted in Current F/Y: N/A |
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Current F/Y Cost: $7,300 SHSGP Grant Funded |
Annual Recurring Cost: Varies |
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Supervisorial District: All |
Vote Requirement: Majority |
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Agreement/Resolution/Ordinance Approved by County Counsel: N/A
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CEO Liaison: Janelle Rau, Deputy CEO |
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CEO Review: Yes |
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