Title
Authorization to Apply for Grant Funding to Purchase Security Cameras (Ordinance S-46108)
Description
Request authorization for the Phoenix Municipal Court to apply for grant funding in an amount not to exceed $150,000 from the Arizona Supreme Court administered Judicial Collection Enhancement Fund (JCEF) to purchase security cameras 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 98 cameras to upgrade current analog cameras to digital. This will ensure the Court’s security camera system, which monitors our courtrooms, customer service and in-custody transport areas, can meet industry standards. The upgrade will improve overall video quality 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 JCEF. The Phoenix Municipal Court must submit a funding plan and application to the Arizona Supreme Court Administrative Office of the Courts to secure approval for use of funds pursuant to Arizona Revised Statute 12-113. 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.