HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Purchase of amplication devices for Council Chambers RESOLUTION NO. 07-197
RESOLUTION APPROVING PURCHASE OF
PERSONAL AMPLIFICATION DEVICES FOR USE BY THE HEARING IMPAIRED
IN COUNCIL CHAMBERS
FOR THE CITY OF AMES
WHEREAS,the Council recently directed staff to research the purchase of amplification devices
for the hearing impaired to use during City Council meetings; and,
WHEREAS, due to the high ceilings, placement of speakers, and extraneous noise, it can be
difficult for some people to hear during meetings in the Council Chambers; and,
WHEREAS, it is recommended that the City purchase a "Listen System" from Triad AV of
Des Moines, Iowa; and,
WHEREAS, the system includes a transmitter box with four individual audio receivers; and,
WHEREAS, the basic package cost is $1,100 with additional receivers at $60 each, and
installation ranges from $200-$300 for a total cost of around $1,500; and,
WHEREAS,the"listen"transmitter will be mounted in the cabinet along the east wall where the
mixer boxes and amplifier are located; and,
WHEREAS, the transmitter will pick up the combined mixed signals from all 12 microphone
sources in the Council Chambers and transmit them to the individual receivers; and,
WHEREAS,the receivers will be kept in the TV 12 control room/office and be available for use
upon request and check-out up to five minutes before the beginning of each meeting.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,that
the purchase of the "Listen System" from Triad AV of Des Moines, Iowa, in an amount not to exceed
$1,500 is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 24th day of April, 2007.
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Diane R. Voss, City Clerk Ann H. Campbell, Mayor
Introduced by: Goodman
Seconded by: Larson
Voting aye: Doll, Goodman, Larson, Mahayni, Popken, Rice
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 24th day of April, 2007.