Title
Authorization to Apply for Local Judicial Collection Enhancement Fund Grant Funding to Purchase Security Video Surveillance Hardware (Ordinance S-52027) - Citywide
Description
Request authorization for the Phoenix Municipal Court to apply for grant funding in an amount not to exceed $120,000 from the Arizona Supreme Court administered Judicial Collection Enhancement Fund (JCEF). The grant funding is to cover the cost of technical goods and professional services related to the replacement of security video surveillance hardware. Further request authorization for the City Treasurer to accept, and for the City Controller to disburse, all funds related to this item.
Report
Summary
Phoenix Municipal Court is seeking grant funding to purchase replacement hardware which currently connects to the digital cameras throughout the building. The current security video surveillance hardware has reached end of life and must be replaced. The new equipment will increase functionality which will benefit both the Court and the City of Phoenix’s Central Monitoring Unit who monitor our access control and alarm systems when the Court is not open for business.
Financial Impact
Funds will be made available in the Phoenix Municipal Court's local JCEF account. The Court must submit a funding plan and application to the Arizona Supreme Court Administrative Office of the Courts to secure approval for utilization of JCEF funds pursuant to Arizona Revised Statutes Section 12-113.
Department
Responsible Department
The item is recommended by Chief Presiding Judge B. Don Taylor III and Deputy City Manager Gina Montes.