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Read. Follow. Verify.Purchase of Lightning Detection System for Cutler Bay
Record date · February 17, 2016
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What This Bill Does
The Cutler Bay Town Council approved the purchase of a WeatherBug lightning detection system from Earth Networks for $31,500. The Town Manager is authorized to use existing budgeted funds to complete this purchase.
The town is spending $31,500 of existing budget funds to install a lightning detection system, which will provide real-time weather monitoring data for town operations and public safety.
Who It Affects
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Town Manager
The Town Manager is granted the authority to issue the purchase order and expend the budgeted funds.
Earth Networks
The company is the designated vendor to receive the purchase order and payment for the system.
Key Facts
- The Town Council authorized a purchase order for a WeatherBug lightning detection system.
- The total cost of the system is $31,500.00.
- The Town Manager is authorized to expend funds already allocated in the town budget.
- The vendor for the system is Earth Networks.
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- The resolution was introduced on February 11, 2016.
- The resolution status is marked as passed.
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