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Consider approval of entering into an agreement with Bibliotheca, LLC for the installation of Automated Materials Handling (AMH) and Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) for the Cozby Library and Community Commons, in the amount of $170,362 as budgeted for in the library expansion project; and authorizing the City Manager to sign any necessary documents.
...Summary
An Automated Materials Handling (AMH) and Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) system has been part of the library’s Five Year Plan since FY12/13 and was included in the technology fund as part of the overall project budget for the expansion of the library.
Fiscal Impact:
The Radio Frequency Identification/Automated Materials Handling system is included in a technology fund of $225,000, which is part of the overall expansion project budget. Funds will be provided by the ½% CRDC Sales Tax and the General Fund designated Fund Balance. Beginning in 2018, ongoing annual maintenance costs will be approximately $18,990.
Staff Recommendation:
The Library Department recommends approval of this item. Approval of this item by the CRDC will be requested during their meeting scheduled for July 13, 2016.
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