Title
Renewal for the Code Red Emergency Notification System - Expenditure Approval
History
In September 2013, the Village’s previous emergency notification system provider, Global Connect, was acquired by Emergency Communication Network (ECN). ECN assumed the contract and transitioned the Village to the Code Red Emergency Notification System in December 2013.
The Village’s current contract with ECN will expire on June 1, 2014. Under our current contract, the annual cost of the system is $.55 per household/business and the system is to be used for emergency notifications only. ECN defines an emergency as an event which can result in immediate harm to life or property. If the Village intends to continue utilizing the system for non-emergency calls, the per household cost increases to $.75. The per household cost of $.75 includes unlimited calling minutes and the ability to send text and email messages.
This agenda item is being considered by the Finance & Information Technology Committee and the Village Board of Trustees on the same night. Village Board approval will be contingent upon receiving an approval recommendation at the Finance & Information Technology Committee meeting.
Financial Impact
$16,600 is budgeted for the annual service. The additional $1,550 necessary to fund this purchase is available in the FY2014 MIS budget from savings on other projects.
Recommended Action/Motion
I move to approve executing a contract with Emergency Communications Network, LLC for the use of the Code Red Emergency Notification System for a period of one year at a cost not to exceed $18,150.