HomeMy WebLinkAbout09 SURPLUS EQUIPMENT 05-02-05
AGENDA REPORT
Agenda Item
Reviewed:
City Manager
Finance Director
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MEETING DATE:
MAY 2,2005
FROM:
WILLIAM A. HUSTON, CITY MANAGER
SCOTT M. JORDAN, CHIEF OF POLICE
TO:
SUBJECT:
DISPOSITION OF SURPLUS MOBILE AUDIONIDEO SYSTEMS
SUMMARY
The last generation of Mobile AudioNideo Systems (MAVS) is now considered surplus
equipment. An offer has been received from Northstar Electronics to purchase two of
the units. Kustom Signals, the manufacturer of the units, is offering a $500 credit for the
return of nine of the older units.
RECOMMENDATION
Authorize the sale of two Eyewitness MAVS to Northstar Electronics at a rate of $600
each. Authorize the return of the remaining nine units to Kustom Signals for a credit of
$500 each.
FISCAL IMPACT
$1,200 credit with Northstar Electronics toward future unit conversions or equipment
$4,500 credit with Kustom Signals for the purchase of new equipment
BACKGROUND
Outdated VHS-based MAVS are being replaced, via grant funds, with new DVD
systems. This has resulted in 11 old units being deemed as surplus.
Northstar Electronics is the vendor used for police vehicle equipment conversions. The
credit offered by Northstar would be applied toward the upcoming cost of new vehicle
conversions. Kustom Signals, the MAVS vendor, is willing to buy back older VHS units
for a credit to be applied to the purchase of additional new equipment. As the typical
private resale of the older units at auction is $35 - $50 each, the application of credit
toward new equipment is far more cost-effective.