This resolution allows the Department of Technology to partner with San Francisco State University for radio system usage and maintenance, ensuring communication between authorized personnel and City public safety from August 27, 2024, to June 30, 2035, with expected revenue of $1,689,041. It also permits the Director of Technology to make minor changes to the agreement as needed without increasing the City's obligations.
Resolution retroactively authorizing the Department of Technology to enter into an Agreement with the San Francisco State University to provide radio system usage and maintenance, as well as radio interoperability for authorized personnel to communicate with City public safety personnel for the period between August 27, 2024, through June 30, 2035, with an anticipated revenue of $1,689,041; and to authorize the Director of Technology to enter into amendments or modifications to the Agreement that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities to the City and are necessary to effectuate the purposes of the Agreement or this Resolution.
How it got here
The legislation originated from a need for a formal agreement between the Department of Technology and San Francisco State University for radio system usage and maintenance.
The Department of Technology entered into a Radio System Usage Agreement with San Francisco State University to allow SFSU to operate its hand-held radios on the City's trunked radio system, with an anticipated revenue of $1,689,041 over the contract's duration.
A memo was issued explaining the need for retroactive approval of the agreement due to the Department's oversight in not seeking prior Board approval, as required by City Charter Section 9.118.
A proposed resolution was drafted to retroactively approve the Radio Use Agreement with SFSU, outlining the terms and anticipated revenue.
The Budget and Finance Committee recommended the resolution for adoption by the Board of Supervisors.
The Board of Supervisors adopted the resolution authorizing the Department of Technology to enter into the agreement with SFSU.
The Mayor approved the resolution, finalizing the authorization for the agreement.
Reconstructed from attached documents & the official record