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48.

Meeting Date:	05/11/2015
cameras
Submitted for:	Leticia Gutierrez	Submitted By:	Leticia Gutierrez
Department:	Purchasing

Subject:

Discussion and possible action to approve the purchase of cameras for the Youth Village Department from Tyco Simplex Grinnell, pursuant to Sections 271.101 and 271.102 Subchapter F Cooperative Purchasing Program TXMAS Contract 5-84070 in the amount of $190,023. [Requested by Melissa Mojica, Youth Village Director] [Approved by Capital Outlay Committee, Fund #604-0101-8103]

Issue: Our department is equipped with cameras that are used to monitor juveniles and staff on a 24/7 basis. The existing equipment is outdated and no longer falls under maintenance. Vendors are not immediately available causing too much unrecorded activity. This has become a safety issue and a security issue, as several locations are not being monitored with the existing equipment. The department’s biggest concern is potential allegations of physical/sexual abuse by residents on staff. The Juvenile Board addressed their concern during their annual site visit in October of 2014, and requested that quotes be secured and that the department approach Commissioners Court to purchase and install the requested and much needed equipment.

Solution: The additional cameras will be beneficial for the department to safeguard the public, residents and staff from any altercations.

Result: These additional cameras will help maintain a safe environment for the public, residents, and staff.

Background:

none

Previous Court Action:

none

Fiscal Impact

Budget Account Number:	604-0101-8103
Funding Source:	604
Balance:	190,023.00
Financial Impact:
190,023.00

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