DEPARTMENT: Finance
DEPARTMENT HEAD: Troy Elliott
COUNCIL DISTRICTS IMPACTED: Citywide
SUBJECT:
Purchase of Parking Electronic Citation Writers
SUMMARY:
This ordinance authorizes a contract with Tyler Technologies, Inc. for the purchase of thirty electronic citation (E-Citation) writers in the amount of $81,994.00 for Center City Development and Operations Department. Funding for this purchase is available in the FY 2021 Adopted Parking Operating & Maintenance Fund Budget.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
Submitted for Council consideration and action is the offer submitted by Tyler Technologies, Inc. utilizing the Sourcewell Cooperative Contract 110515-TTI for the purchase of thirty E-Citation writers and accessories to be utilized by Center City Development and Operations' (CCDO) Parking Enforcement Unit. These devices will be deployed citywide and within the downtown core area.
This procurement will provide CCDO with new E-Citation writers to replace unserviceable devices. Additionally, the new devices will be an upgrade from currently deployed devices and will include access to new Android operating system technology. The San Antonio Police Department and Municipal Courts have established contracts with Tyler Technologies for the backend operating system (Brazos) and similar devices. The units in use by the CCDO Department are obsolete and no longer eligible for maintenance and support through the product manufacturer.
The E-Citation writers will be an upgrade from the current Windows OS Mobile devices to an Android platform. These devices will be used to enhance current operations and better serve the parking enforcement patrols on city streets, surface lots and the outer core servicing neighborhoods patrolling for safety violations which include but are not limited to parking too close to fire hydrants, crosswalks, traffic control devices, as well as the improper parking of oversized vehicles and blocking of access to public areas.
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