HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 7801 RESOLUTION 7801
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF A HANDHELD GPS SYSTEM FROM
FRONTIER PRECISION, INC.
WHEREAS, a core responsibility of the Engineering Division of the Public Works
Department is to manage maps and data records for the wide-variety of infrastructure
that exists throughout the city; and
WHEREAS, the City is developing a GIS (geographic information system)
electronic base map that will integrate individual hard-copy records for infrastructure
and data in a single, comprehensive location; and
WHEREAS, in-field mapping and data collection is required to accurately verify
and update the ever-changing conditions of the infrastructure resulting from repair,
replacement, and improvement activities; and
WHEREAS, the Trimble 6000 Series GeoXH handheld GPS system is
determined to be the best long-term fit and value for in-field mapping and data collection
activities; and
WHEREAS, a quote for $9,908.46 plus tax from Frontier Precision, Inc. was
received by the City for the said GPS system; and
WHEREAS, monies have been included in the 2011 Budget under the water and
sanitary sewer enterprise funds for purchase of a GPS collection system.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Mounds View, Ramsey County, Minnesota as follows:
1. The purchase of one Trimble 6000 Series GeoXH handheld GPS system from
Frontier Precision, Inc. of Maple Grove, Minnesota for $9,908.46 plus tax is hereby
approved.
2. Payment for the said purchase will be funded equally by the capital equipment
accounts of the water and sanitary sewer infrastructure and maintenance funds
(700-4823-7030 and 730-4823-7030, respectively).
Adopted this 27th day of June, 2011.
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ATTEST: i
James Ericson, City Administrator
(SEAL)