To see if the Town will vote to appropriate the sum of $72,706 (Seventy-two thousand seven hundred six dollars) for the purchase of software and associated training costs to upgrade the current public safety software, and that to meet said appropriation, the Treasurer, with the approval of the Board of Selectmen, is authorized pursuant to Massachusetts General Law, Chapter 44, Section 7(29), or any other authority, to borrow up to that amount; or do or act relating thereto.
Sponsor: Police, Fire and Ambulance Departments
Summary: This proposal seeks to expand the capabilities of software currently in use in the Public Safety Departments. This upgrade would allow the Police, Fire and Ambulance Departments to generate computerized incident reports based on standardized state forms. The upgrades affecting the police department will allow for computerized scheduling and benefit tracking, as well as enhance the current wireless access to state and federal databases. The inclusion of Fire and Ambulance will further enhance public safety, serve to improve patient care in the town of Bolton, computerize their records, and modernize their report capabilities.
Board of Selectmen Recommendation: Approved
Advisory Committee Recommendation: Approved as a three-year borrowing
Vote Required: 2/3 majority
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