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2013-54 Lightning Prediction System PurchaseRESOLUTION 2013 -54 A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING THE SOLE SOURCE PURCHASE OF ONE LIGHTNING PREDICTION AND WARNING SYSTEM FROM THOR GUARD, INC. FOR ANCHORAGE PARK; AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR AND VILLAGE CLERK TO AMEND THE CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND BUDGET TO TRANSFER $11,335.00 FROM THE CAPITAL RESERVE ACCOUNT TO THE RECREATION DEPARTMENT PLAYGROUND AND OUTSIDE EQUIPMENT CAPITAL ACCOUNT TO FUND THE PURCHASE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, the Parks and Recreation Department is requesting the purchase of a lightning prediction and warning system for Anchorage Park utilizing Capital Improvement Plan ( "CIP ") funds; and WHEREAS, Village Administration recommends the purchase of the system from Thor Guard, Inc., the sole manufacturer and distributor of the lightning prediction and warning system; and WHEREAS, the Village Council seeks to amend the current capital projects fund budget to transfer $11,335.00 from the Capital Reserve Account to the Recreation Department Playground and Outside Equipment Capital Account to fund the purchase of the vehicle; and WHEREAS, the Village Council determines that the adoption of this Resolution is in the best interests of the Village and its residents. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA, as follows: Section 1. The foregoing "whereas" clauses are hereby ratified and incorporated herein. Section 2. The Village Council hereby authorizes the sole source purchase of one Thor Guard Model 75B Lightning Prediction and Warning System from Thor Guard, Inc. of Sunrise, including installation, at a total cost of $11,335.00, with funds expended from Village Account No. K8028 -66422 (Recreation — Playground and Outside Equipment). Section 3. In order to fund this expenditure, the Village Council hereby approves a budget amendment for the transfer of funds as indicated below: Budget Amendment: Account Description Use Source Capital Projects Fund: K8028 -66422 Recreation — Playground & Outside Equipment $11,335.00 K5541 -66000 Reserve Expenses - Capital $11,335.00 Total Capital Projects Fund: $11,335.00 $11,335.00 Section 4. The Mayor and Village Clerk are hereby authorized and directed to execute the budget amendment for and on behalf of the Village of North Palm Beach. Section 5. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption. PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS 24th DAY OF OCTOBER, 2013. (Village Seal) ATTEST: —�� Z, VILLAGE CLERK /Z' 10�4' MAYOR