TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
THRU: Jarad Hildenbrand, City Manager
FROM: Leslie Hardy, Community and Library Services Director
1. SUBJECT
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Authorize purchase of replacement public use desktop computers and laptops from CPAC, Inc.
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2. SUMMARY
Request to authorize an $80,000 purchase order for CPAC, Inc. to purchase 75 public use desktop computers and 10 public use laptops as replacements for old and outdated equipment at the Orange Public Library & History Center and the El Modena and Taft Branch Libraries.
3. RECOMMENDED ACTION
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Approve the purchase order for replacement public use desktop computers and laptops from CPAC, Inc. for $80,000.
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4. FISCAL IMPACT
There is no direct fiscal impact to the City. The expense for the purchase order is $80,000 and will be funded by revenue received from the Friends of the Orange Public Library and the Orange Public Library Foundation respectively:
100-2102-80101-262105-20 Furniture, Machinery & Equipment $58,000
100-2102-80101-262102-20 Furniture, Machinery & Equipment $22,000
5. STRATEGIC PLAN GOALS
Goal 5: Improve Infrastructure, Mobility, and Technology
6. DISCUSSION AND BACKGROUND
The Orange Public Library needs to purchase 75 desktop computers and 10 laptops to replace outdated public use computers and laptops for all ages at its 3 locations. Public use computers and laptops allow the Library to offer resources and support to those who cannot afford personal computers or internet service, ensuring everyone has the opportunity to connect, learn, and access vital services. Library patrons use these computers and laptops for job searching, online education, and access to digital resources and training. In Fiscal Year 2024-25, Orange Public Library patrons used public computers across its three locations for a total of 31,191 sessions and over 35,000 hours.
Current computers and laptops are now insufficient for library patrons' needs and a significant...
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