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DATE: October 13,2022 <br /> TO: Honorable Mayor Julie Moore Wolfe and City Council Members <br /> FROM: Scott Wrighton, City Manager <br /> Jon Kindseth, Deputy City Manager <br /> Lacie Elzy, Transit Administrator <br /> SUBJECT: Resolution Authorizing Execution of Purchase Order Between City of <br /> Decatur, Illinois and CDWG for Wireless Routers and Antennas to be <br /> Purchased with Federal Grant Funding <br /> RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by staff that this item be approved. <br /> BACKGROUND: Currently Decatur Transit buses and paratransit vehicles are unable <br /> to support ADA automatic stop announcements or support the new proposed electronic <br /> fare system. The purchase of these wireless routers and LP Dome antennas will allow all <br /> our transportation vehicles to have on-board Wi-Fi. As we add more technology to our <br /> fleet it has become increasingly important to have reliable connectivity with every vehicle. <br /> The installation of Wi-Fi on the Transit fleet will not only allow many more technological <br /> improvements such as the fare system,ADA improvements,and real time locating service. <br /> It will also provide tech equity among our citizens;DPS 61 high school students will have <br /> access to the internet on their commute to and from school and this will also serve other <br /> citizens who are utilizing transit. <br /> POTENTIAL OBJECTIONS: Staff is not aware of objections. <br /> STAFF REFERENCE: City Council have any questions,they may contact Jon Kindseth <br /> jkindseth(a,decaturil.gov or Lacie Elzy at 217-542-3559 or Lelzy(a),decaturil.gov Both will <br /> attend the City Council meeting to answer questions. <br /> BUDGET/TIME IMPLICATIONS: Authorizes City staff to implement this public <br /> transit technology enhancement supported and funded by federal grants. <br />