Presenter/Contact
Presenter
James Sellers, Fire Department Quartermaster
Contact Info
(830) 221-4201 - JSellers@nbtexas.org
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SUBJECT:
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Approval of a service agreement with Westnet, Inc. for onsite maintenance, repair, and technical support for the City’s fire station alerting systems.
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BACKGROUND / RATIONALE:
The City of New Braunfels’ Fire Department (NBFD) currently utilizes a First-In® fire station alerting system to receive notifications of fire and emergency medical services (EMS) calls. The alerting system is specifically designed to reduce response time; thereby allowing the City’s highly trained emergency first responders to more quickly provide emergency service and care to the City’s residents, visitors, and surrounding community.
The initial purchase of the fire station alerting system, provided by Westnet, Inc., included the cost of maintenance and technical support for several years. The requested service agreement is the for the continuation of the services which include, but are not limited to, scheduled and as-needed onsite maintenance for each fire station and the dispatch center, continuous remote system maintenance and monitoring, and parts and labor necessary for repairs as needed.
The term will begin upon receipt of City Council approval through March 31, 2019 for $35,000. The cost for additional years of service will be included in the department’s proposed budget(s) and will be presented to City Council for approval as required.
ADDRESSES A NEED/ISSUE IN A CITY PLAN OR COUNCIL PRIORITY:
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Yes |
Strategic Priorities 4: Continue to ensure the protection of citizen’s lives and property. |
FISCAL IMPACT:
Funding for the service agreement described above has been incorporated into the Fire Department’s adopted FY 2017-18 budget. Therefore, sufficient funds available for the referenced agreement.
Recommendation
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:
N/A
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends the approval of a service agreement with Westnet, Inc. for onsite maintenance, repair, and technical support for the City’s fire station alerting systems.