Title
A Resolution authorizing the Div. of Police to purchase Magnet Forensics Software from Magnet Forensics, a sole source provider, and authorizing the Mayor, on behalf of the Urban County Government, to execute any necessary Agreement with Magnet Forensics, related to the procurement, at a cost not to exceed $12,333.33. [Div. of Police, Weathers]
Summary
Authorization to re-establish Magnet Forensics as a sole source vendor and approval of purchase of Magnet Forensics Software at a cost not to exceed $12,000. Magnet Forensics is a digital investigative platform that is the industry standard for recovering digital evidence from smartphones, computers, external storage devices and the Cloud among law enforcement agencies. The LPD has used these devices for many years and the results are accepted by the local court system. Funds are budgeted. (L0737-23) (Weathers/Armstrong)
Budgetary Implications: Yes
Advance Document Review:
Law: No
Risk Management: No
Fully Budgeted: Yes
Account Number: 1101-505506-5561-76102
Year Impact: $12,000
Annual Impact: $0
Project:
Activity:
Budget Reference:
Current Balance: $520,000.00
Body
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE LEXINGTON-FAYETTE URBAN COUNTY GOVERNMENT:
Section 1 - That the Division of Police is authorized to purchase Magnet Forensics Software from Magnet Forensics, a sole source provider, and the Mayor, on behalf of the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government, be and hereby is authorized to execute any necessary Agreement with Magnet Forensics, related to the procurement.
Section 2 - That an amount, estimated not to exceed the sum of $12,333.33 be and hereby is approved for payment to Magnet Forensics, from account #1101-505506-76102.
Section 3 - That this Resolution shall become effective on the date of its passage.
PASSED URBAN COUNTY COUNCIL:
_______________________________
MAYOR
ATTEST:
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CLERK OF URBAN COUNTY COUNCIL
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