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TO: Mayor Richard C. Irvin
FROM: Sandra Strueber, Chief of Staff Aldermen Office
Michael Pegues, Chief Information Officer
DATE: February 27, 2019
SUBJECT:
Purchase of video surveillance camera related hardware, software and professional installation services for the Aldermen's Offices under a National IPA purchasing contract in the amount of $29,825 with CDW-G Corporation of Vernon Hills, IL.
PURPOSE:
This video surveillance project would provide additional security to the Aldermen's office and its staff. Currently there are no cameras recording the activities in the main lobby and access to the back staircase. Past incidents have indicated that these areas require video recording. In addition, the current remote entry solution does not function consistently and does not allow personnel to see who is requesting access to the offices without getting up from their desks. Many persons do not actual need to enter the main lobby as they are actually seeking other City building or other destinations in the City. There is a reduced risk exposure by allowing City staff to effectively communicate with visitors while still in the secure inner vestibule.
Permanently installed security cameras support real time monitoring, theft reduction and post event video evidence.
Provider will use the existing connection to the Genetec Camera System at City Hall through the Alderman's ethernet switch. The door access will be controlled by a stand-alone Airphone system which is frequently used in K-12 education institutions or other settings where visitors must be "buzzed in" and granted access to the building remotely.
BACKGROUND:
Citywide security planning efforts are underway to assess, implement and consolidate the City's disparate security systems under a consolidated enterprise platform. By standardizing, the City gains the following benefits:
Reduce loss, theft and vandalism, risk liability
Experience easier installation and more effective implementation
Im...
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