Authorization of a Contract with Progressive Solutions Inc. (PSI) for the Purchase of Alarm Tracking and Billing Software to Support the Police Department s Alarm Tracking and Billing System. City of Culver City California City Council Agenda Item Report Meeting Date: 05/29/07 AGENDA ITEM: Authorization of a Contract with Progressive Solutions Inc. (PSI) for the Purchase of Alarm Tracking and Billing Software to Support the Police Department s Alarm Tracking and Billing System. Contact Person/Dept.: Item Number: A 9 Phone Number: Michele Williams (IT) Gordon Stephens (PD) 310.253.5959 310.253.6257 Fiscal Impact: Yes X No General Fund: Yes X No Action Item: X Public Hearing: Public Notification: Master Notification List on 05/24/07; Progressive Solutions Inc (PSI) on 05/14/07 Crystal Alexander City Treasurer on 05/09/07. Department Approval: John Richo 05/04/07 Hank Davies 05/04/07 City Controller Approval: Marlee Chang (05/21/07) City Attorney Approval: Carol Schwab (by H. Iker) (05/16/07) City Manager Approval: Jerry B. Fulwood (05/22/07) Attachments: X RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the City Council authorize a contract with Progressive Solutions Inc. (PSI) (Brea CA) for the purchase of its alarm track software module to support and enhance the City s alarm renewals and false alarms billing. BACKGROUND: Chapter 11.04 of the Culver City Municipal Code (CCMC) governs alarm systems intended to summon law enforcement response. This Chapter of the CCMC sets permit requirements establishes fees provides for violation penalties establishes a system of administration and sets conditions for suspension or revocation of a permit. Any site (residential or commercial) with an alarm system is required to obtain a permit. A service charge is also imposed for each public safety response to a false alarm in excess of three times within a 12 month period. Per the municipal code the Police Department is responsible for administering the alarm system program which includes (but is...
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