File #: RES-23:059    Version: 1 Name: ALLOCATE $1,306,525 OF AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN FUNDS TO PURCHASE PUBLIC SAFETY, RADIO, ENGINEERING AND INFORMATION SYSTEMS EQUIPMENT
Type: Resolution Status: Passed
File created: 3/9/2023 In control: City Council
On agenda: Final action: 3/21/2023
Title: A RESOLUTION BY THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS TO ALLOCATE $1,306,525 OF AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN FUNDS TO PURCHASE PUBLIC SAFETY, RADIO, ENGINEERING AND INFORMATION SYSTEMS EQUIPMENT
Sponsors: Finance, Information Systems, Streets, Sanitation, Code Enforcement, E911, Police Department, Fire Department, Engineering
Indexes: American Rescue Plan, Purchases-American Rescue Plan
Attachments: 1. ARPA Spring 2023 Legistar

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A RESOLUTION BY THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS TO ALLOCATE $1,306,525  OF AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN FUNDS TO PURCHASE PUBLIC SAFETY, RADIO, ENGINEERING AND INFORMATION SYSTEMS EQUIPMENT

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WHEREAS, multiple City of Jonesboro Departments are in need of equipment to improve services and promote a safer environment for Jonesboro residents and first responders; and

WHEREAS, equipment listed in this resolution will provide the Jonesboro Police Department with vital real-time and recorded video data; and

WHEREAS, the equipment listed in this resolution will provide Jonesboro firefighters needed communication and personal protection equipment; and

WHEREAS, the Arkansas Wireless Information Network was created to provide a reliable, statewide means of communication for the state’s first responder; and

WHEREAS, AWINS radio equipment detailed in this appropriation will put essential city departments on the same radio system that will create a fully integrated communication system that will increase efficiency and safety in times when coordinated response efforts are necessary; and

WHEREAS, facility upgrades listed in this appropriation will improve communications and security for city facilities; and

WHEREAS, the equipment sought satisfies the guidelines set forth for American Rescue Plan funding.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS THAT:

1.                     The City Council and Mayor Harold Copenhaver of the City of Jonesboro approve allocating $1,306,525 of American Rescue Plan Act funds the following items:

                     
                     $158,000                     Street Department AWINS Radio Equipment  

                     $  87,800                     Sanitation Department AWINS Radio Equipment  

                     $  50,250                     Code Enforcement AWINS Radio Equipment

                     $  25,000                     E911 AWINS Radio Equipment

                     $349,500                     Police Department AWINS Radio Equipment

                     $  89,475                     Fire Department AWINS Radio Equipment

                     $  17,000                     E911 Facility Security Upgrades

                     $  50,000                     Fire Department Turnout Uniforms and PPE (20 units)

                     $  65,000                     Truck Maintenance Jack/Lift Equipment

                     $  15,000                     Fire Department Miscellaneous Radio Equipment and Accessories

                     $  35,000                     Information Systems Facility Technology and Security Upgrades

                     $334,500                     Real-time Crime Center Cameras

                     $  30,000                     Info Systems/RTCC Quick Deploy Camera units and Miscellaneous Equipment

 

2.   Mayor Harold Copenhaver and City Clerk April Leggett are hereby authorized by the City Council for the City of Jonesboro to execute all documents necessary to effectuate this purchase. 

PASSED AND APPROVED THIS 21ST DAY OF MARCH 2023.