Decision details

RESOLVED

i)          To approve the direction of the Community Link Service to move its technology to digital to continue operating in the field.

ii)         To waive paragraphs 15.1 b and 16.2 of the Procurement Code to allow a change to the existing contract with ChipTech.

iii)        To award a contract extension to the contract with the ChipTech for the provision of the Community Link technology equipment provided by ChipTech.

iv)        To note the changes to the Community Link Service and charges are included in the Budget for approval by Council on 9 February.

REASON

i)        The national switch to digital technology by the telecommunications industry as required by Government policy necessitates investment in the digital transformation of the Community Link Alarm Service in order to continue to provide this service.