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TO: Mayor Thomas J. Weisner
FROM: James Dahl, MIS Director
DATE: September 11, 2015
SUBJECT:
Requesting ratification of Route 25 Train Station security camera repairs and replacement by Advent Systems, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $29,606.00 for the MVPS Division, and request Advent Systems, Inc., be approved as the MIS Division's preferred security camera vendor.
PURPOSE:
The security camera system at Route 25 Train Station is in need of immediate repair, and several cameras need to be replaced. In order to standardize City owned security camera systems, the MIS Division is combining this repair project with an upgrade to the Public Works Department's traffic signal camera system.
BACKGROUND:
Historically, security camera systems have been purchased by individual departments and divisions. This has led to a situation where there are several different camera systems in use, and they posess varying degrees of quality and functionality. The Route 25 Train Station system is in need of maintenance and repair.
One of the City's two largest camera system roll outs has been the Genetec system used by Public Works Department traffic signals. The other was implemented by the Water Production Division for the water treatment facility and water tower security. They are both high quality solutions, and the City will be best served to keep water and tower facilities on their current system. Standardizing on Genetec for all non-water locations offers several advantages that will be covered under the "Discussion" section of this document.
DISCUSSION:
Through P.O. number 280901 the MIS Division contracted with Advent Systems, Inc. to determine the level of Route 25 camera repairs needed, make those repairs, and evaluate the need for camera replacements. The first two tasks have been completed. However, the evaluation did indicate a need to replace eight non-functioning cameras.
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