Title
Authorization To Apply For Grant Funding For Security Equipment (Ordinance S-43991)
Description
Request authorization for the Phoenix Municipal Court to apply for grant funding in an amount not to exceed $66,000 from the Arizona Supreme Court administered Judicial Collection Enhancement Fund (JCEF) to purchase security equipment for the Phoenix Municipal Court. Further request authorization for the City Treasurer to accept, and for the City Controller to disburse, all funds related to this item.
Report
Summary
The Phoenix Municipal Court is seeking grant funding to purchase cameras for the Customer Service area and an Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) replacement. The cameras will increase security by providing better view and tracking of payment transactions at our Customer Service windows, including the ability to see the denomination of cash processed. The UPS will provide backup battery power in the event of a power outage. The Court's current UPS is now older than the recommended replacement age. In the event that both our power and UPS fail, access control doors may no longer be secured against unauthorized entry. In addition, security video to our courtrooms, customer service areas and in-custody transport section will be lost, placing staff and the public at risk.
Financial Impact
Funds are available in the Phoenix Municipal Court local JCEF account. The Municipal 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 14-113. No General Fund dollars will be used.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is recommended by Chief Presiding Judge B. Don Taylor III and Deputy City Manager Karen Peters.