WHEREAS, on June 1, 2004 the Common Council did approve Resolution 3812(18) a Resolution Adopting a Purchasing Policy for the City of Burlington; and,

WHEREAS, the Purchasing Policy requires that all non-construction related Budget Items requiring expenditures of $15,000 or more to be reviewed and pre-approved by the Common Council; and,

WHEREAS, the Council may direct, at its discretion, that the item is to be bid in the same manner as construction contracts, or that it is to be combined with or included in another governmental bid, but shall not be required to do so; and,

WHEREAS, the Police Department is scheduled to replace in-squad laptop computers with funds included in the 2007 Police Department budget; and,

WHEREAS, the Police Department has searched local and national electronic sales establishments for available computers meeting the Police Departments specifications; and,

WHEREAS, the purchase of a five (5) Itronix Laptop Computers and Cradles has been recommended by the Chief of Police.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of Burlington that purchase of the aforementioned laptop computers is hereby approved for the total amount of $19,994.05, plus title and license fees.