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process and how to produce the packet in an electronic format rather than a <br />paper format and talked about the benefits of using an iPad for the packets. He <br />talked about the benefits of having 3G added since Wi -Fi was not always <br />available where 3G was and it was not a prohibitively large expense. He spoke <br />of further benefits such as the electronic distribution of agenda updates. The <br />software would allow them to add and or search features in the packet to find an <br />item quickly. <br />Council Member Klein stated that the data provided by Staff indicated that the <br />iPads would cost about $800 each. His understanding was that iPads cost about <br />$500 each at the Apple Store. <br />Mr. Keene explained that the prices differ depending on the size of memory <br />purchased. He further explained that a lot of memory was not necessary as <br />most items were on the server and accessible that way. <br />Joel Dino, Technologist, explained the model the IT Division was looking at was <br />the least expensive of the 3G version of the iPad. He further explained that the <br />$499 was the Wi -Fi only 16 GB iPad, with the built -in 3G and Apple Care (3 -year <br />warranty) it came out to $629. <br />Council Member Klein mentioned that the iPad had competitors and asked if <br />there was a potential savings there. <br />Mr. Dino stated that the closest competitor would be the Motorola Zoom which <br />was $599 with a data plan. <br />Mr. Keene stated the iPad was the leader of the pack. He also stated if the City <br />provided the hardware there would be more standardization among the devices <br />rather than if they were purchased individually by Council Members. <br />Council Member Price asked about benefits and difficulties other cities have <br />experienced with the proposed process. <br />Ms. Grider stated that her department researched other Cities that were using <br />electronic packet delivery for Council. Generally speaking most of the City Clerks <br />spoke favorably of the process as it was an easier format to get the packet out. <br />She stated that not all Council Members embraced the electronic format. She <br />further stated that the feedback they had received in their research was positive. <br />Council Member Price asked if the research had been mostly in California. <br />FILENAME 2 <br />32 <br />