Title
One-Time Purchase of Surveillance Cameras and Supporting Equipment (Ordinance S-45055)
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into a contract with Asset Security Tracking & Recovery (ASTR) for the purchase of surveillance cameras, supporting equipment and supplies for the Police Department. Further request authorization for the City Controller to disburse all funds related to this item.
Report
Summary
The Police Department is purchasing ASTR surveillance cameras, supporting equipment and supplies to capture and wirelessly transmit video to the investigating detail. This surveillance equipment is used in felony criminal investigations. Utilizing these camera systems will minimize the need for detectives to physically conduct surveillance, which is expected to decrease overtime costs that would normally be expended on this function.
This item has been reviewed and approved by the Information Technology Services Department.
Procurement Information
In accordance with Administrative Regulation 3.10, normal competition was waived as the result of a Determination Memo without competition due to the unusual nature of the procurement. ASTR is the patent holder on the design of the camera street light heads.
Contract Term
Upon Council approval, for one-time purchase of ASTR surveillance cameras.
Financial Impact
Expenditures shall not exceed $142,000. Funds are available in the Police Department's budget.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Assistant City Manager Milton Dohoney, Jr. and the Police Department.