TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
THRU: Jarad Hildenbrand, City Manager
FROM: Steven Scardina, Information Technology Manager
1. SUBJECT
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Authorize purchase of Cradlepoint mobile routers and antennas from CDCE, Inc.
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2. SUMMARY
Purchase 40 R980 Cradlepoint routers and antennas for police vehicles from CDCE, Inc. through NASPO Valuepoint Master Agreement AR3189, Addendum No. 7-20-70-47-02.
3. RECOMMENDED ACTION
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1. Approve the purchase of 40 Cradlepoint routers and antennas from CDCE, Inc. in the amount of $65,481.49.
2. Authorize the appropriation of $65,481.49 from Traffic Safety (450) undesignated fund balance to expenditure account number 450-4011-80101, Traffic Safety - Furniture, Fixture, Equipment.
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4. FISCAL IMPACT
The expense for this agreement/purchase is $65,481.49 and will be funded through Traffic Safety (450):
450-4011-80101 Traffic Safety - Furniture, Fixture, Equipment
Upon approval of this appropriation, the estimated Traffic Safety Fund (450) undesignated fund balance as of June 30, 2026, will be $943,962.35.
5. STRATEGIC PLAN GOALS
Goal 1: Maintain Strong Emergency and Safety Services
Goal 5: Improve Infrastructure, Mobility, and Technology
6. DISCUSSION AND BACKGROUND
In-vehicle cellular routers provide critical connectivity for mobile data computers used by officers during traffic enforcement activities. These systems support essential functions such as California Law Enforcement Telecommunication System (CLETS) vehicle and driver queries, CAD access, electronic citation processing, traffic collision reporting, and in-car video communication. Together, these tools enable real-time, field-based traffic operations that enhance officer effectiveness and contribute to improved roadway safety through informed policing and efficient data use.
The Police Department's existing Cradlepoint routers are approximately five years old and nearing end-of-life. In addition,...
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