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Toledo Police Leads Online
Toledo Police Department
Lt. James Brown (x3203)
Revised
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Authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Leads Online, LLC for the provision of electronic reporting services; waiving the competitive bidding requirements of TMC Chapter 187; authorizing the General Fund expenditure of an amount not to exceed $19,582 for the annual subscription to Leads Online, LLC; and declaring an emergency.
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SUMMARY & BACKGROUND:
This Ordinance authorizes the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Leads Online, LLC for subscription information services. Leads Online operates and maintains a national online investigation system used by law enforcement to recover stolen property and solve crimes by sharing information with other law enforcement agencies. Leads Online assists law enforcement agencies by collecting, maintaining and disseminating data among participating agencies. The system has proven to reduce crime and increase the apprehension of criminals by other law enforcement agencies throughout the state and country. It will assist the Toledo Police Department in recovering stolen property and identifying offenders that commit a variety of crimes.
The agreement outlines the responsibilities of Leads Online, the City of Toledo through its police department, and the conditions for use of the Leads Online system. This contract has an option to renew for two additional years after the initial term. With all renewal options exercised, this is a three-year contract covering 2019, 2020, and 2021.
Summary
NOW, THEREFORE, Be it ordained by the Council of the City of Toledo:
SECTION 1. That the Mayor is authorized to enter into a one-year agreement with two one-year renewal options with Leads Online, LLC for the provision of electronic reporting services to assist with its criminal apprehension and investigations.
SECTION 2. That subject to appropriation an amount not to exceed $19,582 is authorized for expenditure annually over the life of the agreement from the General Fund, Account Code 1001-52000-3381002STDSTD, for the annual subscription to Leads Online.
SECTION 3. That this Council finds it in the best interest of the city to waive the competitive bidding requirements of TMC Chapter 187 for Leads Online for the reason that Leads Online is the sole source provider for this service.
SECTION 4. That the Finance Director is authorized to draw her warrant or warrants against the above referenced Account Code in payment of the obligation authorized in Section 1 herein, and upon presentation of proper voucher or vouchers.
SECTION 5. That this Ordinance is declared to be an emergency measure and shall be in force and effect from and after its passage. The reason for the emergency lies in the fact that it is necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, safety, and property and for the further reason that the ordinance must be immediately effective in order to enter into the agreement with Leads Online and maintain continuous access to the Leads Online system.
Vote on emergency clause: yeas _____, nays _____
Passed: _______________, as an emergency measure: yeas _____, nays _____.
Attest: ________________________ __________________________________
Clerk of Council President of Council
Approved: _____________________ __________________________________
Mayor
I hereby certify that the above is a true and correct copy of an Ordinance passed by Council _____________________.
Attest: ________________________
Clerk of Council