R2022-221 Resolution Authorizing the Purchase of Desktop Computers for the Decatur Police Department

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STAFF REPORT To: Mayor Julie Moore Wolfe City Council Members From: Scot Wrighton, City Manager Shane Brandel, Chief of Police Subject: Purchase of New Desktop Computers BRIEFING ITEM RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve by resolution the purchase of 70 new desktop computers for the Decatur Police Department. BACKGROUND: The Decatur Police Department moved into its current building in 2014. At that time,new desktop computers were purchased for those officers/detectives/supervisors/civilians with their own desks and a need for their own computers. Other officers use mobile computers in the squad cars or a virtual desktop in the report room. As with any technology, the computers purchased in 2014 have become outdated for the technology being used by the Decatur Police Department. For example, many of the current computers aren't able to handle large data extractions or don't have the processor speeds to view video files. The Department has worked with the IT department to identify 70 desktop computers in need of replacement. The type of desktop needed depends on the nature of the assignment. The Department wants to purchase 34 computers for detectives that have enhanced speeds and features. This is due to the nature of the duties and investigation requirements. These 34 computers have a cost of$51,000. In addition,another 36 desktops are for the uniformed division, administration, and civilian positions. The cost of these 36 computers is $31,896. The replacement of 70 total desktop computers has a total cost of$82,896.