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May 18, 2017 <br />Research: <br />Tablets from many major technology companies were researched. Factors such as cost, <br />fimctionality and ease of use were considered. As with most consumer products, there is a range <br />of tablets on the market. Staff worked to find a tablet which would have both the functionality <br />that would make it useful to the City Council but also one which would be within budget. <br />I contacted Patrick Antonen, the City Administrator of Circle Pines. He provided a significant <br />amount of excellent information. Administrator Antonen has had previous experience with <br />providing city councils with tablets and integrating them into the council's activities. He had <br />several helpful insights on how best to help city councils to make use of their new technology. <br />Based on his pasted experiences, Administrator Antonen recommended looking into purchasing <br />the RCA Galileo 2 in 1 tablet. <br />After doing further research on the RCA Galileo 2 in 1 tablet, staff generated the following <br />recommendation, <br />Recommendation: <br />Staff recommends that the City Council: <br />1. Authorize the purchase of up to six (6) RCA 11 Galileo Prol 1.5" 2 in 1 tablets for <br />approximately $79.98 each or up to $500.00 total <br />2. Authorize the purchase of up to six (6) Fintie RCA 11 Galileo Proi 1.5" Premium Vegan <br />Leather Folio Stand Cover for approximately $12.49 each or up to $100.00 <br />Total Expenditures shall not exceed $600.00 <br />Staff will provide the necessary training <br />20 <br />46 <br />2 <br />