Explanation
BACKGROUND: This ordinance authorizes the Director of the Department of Public Safety, on behalf of the Division of Support Services, to enter into a contract with Johnson Controls Fire Protection LP for maintenance and support of the Neighborhood Safety Camera program.
As part of a comprehensive approach to preventing and fighting crime in Columbus neighborhoods, the City of Columbus entered into contract with Johnson Controls Fire Protection LP, formerly known as Simplexgrinnell LP in 2011 to design and install safety cameras in five original neighborhoods. The program has since been expanded to include a total of 300 cameras in 100 locations in Columbus neighborhoods that includes the Hilltop, Livingston Avenue, Mt. Vernon, Weinland Park, Linden, and most recently Franklinton, the Far East, and Far North areas of Columbus. All warranties on all the cameras installed prior to this year have expired and this legislation is seeking authorization to enter into contract with Johnson Controls Fire Protection LP to perform full-service preventative maintenance and repairs on approximately 300 cameras as well as any new systems that may be installed during the life of this contract.
Contract Compliance: Contract Compliance No. is 58-2608861, with an expiration date of 8/17/18.
Emergency Designation: Emergency legislation is requested to ensure that the Neighborhood Safety Cameras continue to operate properly and without interruption.
Fiscal Impact: This legislation authorizes the expenditure of $160,000.00 from the Division of Support Services' General Fund operating budget for maintenance and support of the Neighborhood Safety Cameras. Expenditures on maintenance and support for the Neighborhood Safety Cameras totaled $165,000.00 in 2016 and $160,000.00 in 2017.
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To authorize and direct the Director of Public Safety, on behalf of the Division of Support Services, to enter into contract with Johnson Controls Fire Protection, LP for mai...
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