HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 91-117 - Authorize purchase of one ABR 200 Microfilm Camera from Bell & Howell RESOLUTION NO. -117
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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDDING
AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF ONE ABR 200 MICROFILM CAMERA FROM
BELL & HOWELL, NOT TO EXCEED $22 , 000 . 00 , PURSUANT TO REDDING
MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 4. 20 . 080 (A) ( 2) , AND AUTHORIZING THE
CITY MANAGER TO SIGN THE NECESSARY DOCUMENTATION.
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WHEREAS, in 1984 a special task force was formed to
review and evaluate micrographic equipment for use in the City' s
records management program; and
WHEREAS, as a result of their evaluation, the task force
recommended purchase of a Bell & Howell ABR 120 microfilm camera
and imprinter; and
WHEREAS, excessive use of the Bell & Howell ABR 120 microfilm
camera in a relatively short period of time has resulted in
numerous equipment failures, and the need to acquire a new
microfilm camera; and
WHEREAS, the ABR 200 microfilm camera has been found to be the
only camera available that will imprint and allow departmentaliza-
tion of the microfilm to conform with the City' s existing automated
microfilm program; and
WHEREAS, staff advises that Bell & Howell is the only vendor
of the ABR 200 microfilm camera; and
WHEREAS, funds for the purchase of microfilm equipment are
provided for in the 1990-91 Budget under the 1988 equipment
financing program;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City
of Redding as follows:
1. Council finds and declares that in order to satis-
factorily meet the present microfilming needs and to maintain
quality standards, bid procedures for the ABR 200 microfilm camera
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shall be dispensed with.
2 . That, pursuant to Redding Municipal Code §4. 20. 080(A) ( 2) ,
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Council hereby authorizes the purchase of the necessary ABR 200
microfilm camera from Bell & Howell in an amount not to exceed
$22 , 000 . 00.
3 . That the City Manager is hereby authorized and directed
to execute the necessary documentation on behalf of the City of
Redding; and the City Clerk is hereby authorized to attest the
signature of the City Manager and affix the seal thereto.
I HEREBY CERTIFY 'that the foregoing Resolution was introduced
and read at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of
Redding on the 19th day of March , 1991, and was duly
adopted at said meeting by the following 4/5ths vote of Council:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Arness, Fulton, Mos-8 & Dahl
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Buffum
ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
MIKE DAHL, Vice Mayor
City of Redding
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ATTEST: FORM PPROVED:
ETHEL A. NICHOLS, City Clerk R DALL A. HAYS, City Attorney
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