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Council authorizes police to buy two Panasonic Toughbooks; packet shows inconsistent cost figures
Summary
Lincoln Park council unanimously approved a request to waive bidding and purchase two Panasonic Toughbook laptops for patrol vehicles from CDW‑G. Staff presented one cost figure; the agenda packet contains a different, larger figure; council approved the purchase as presented and directed funds from the police computer equipment account.
The Lincoln Park City Council on Aug. 5 authorized the police department to waive formal bidding and purchase two Panasonic Toughbook laptop computers and accessories for two patrol vehicles from CDW‑G, a vendor that participates in state bid pricing.
Police staff told the council the cost for the two computers and accessories would be $9,247.60 and that funds would come from the police department’s computer equipment account (account number 101‑305‑820).…
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