Title
Authorization to Apply for Grant Funding to Replace Courtroom Audio Visual Equipment (Ordinance S-45757)
Description
Request authorization for the Phoenix Municipal Court to apply for Judicial Collection Enhancement Funds (JCEF) in an amount not exceeding $350,000 to be added to existing City Contract 147010 with Presentation Products, Inc., doing business as Spinitar. The funds will be used to purchase replacement audio visual equipment for 28 courtrooms. 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 audio visual equipment installed in the 28 courtrooms of the Phoenix Municipal Court is now more than 20 years old and has reached end of life. The Court currently is required by law to maintain audio recording of courtroom proceedings for a period of two years. Replacement of this equipment is critical to ensure the Court can continue to meet its obligations. Additionally, the updated equipment will allow for ease of operations and for the Court to have consistent configurations for each type of courtroom.
Financial Impact
Funds will be made available in the Phoenix Municipal Court local JCEF account. 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
The item is submitted by Chief Presiding Judge B. Don Taylor III and Deputy City Manager Karen Peters.