Explanation
BACKGROUND: The purpose of this ordinance is to transfer $500,000.00 from the Department of Finance’s citywide transfer fund to the Department of Public Safety for the purposes of entering into a service agreement with Street Smart Rentals, LLC for the rental of temporary lights and security camera systems to monitor city parks.
Over the past year, incidents of violent crime have increased in Columbus’s parks. There is a need to immediately install temporary lights and camera systems in City parks that are of concern to the community and the Division of Police. These lights and camera systems will enhance the Division of Police’s ability to actively monitor City parks. If a violent incident occurs in one of the identified locations, these cameras will assist in the apprehension of suspects.
Twenty-five (25) locations for initial deployment have been identified by the Division of Police and Recreation and Parks Department utilizing the latest crime data, as well as, intel from patrol officers and neighborhood residents. These systems will be mobile, allowing the Division to relocate them to the area of greatest need.
FISCAL IMPACT: This Ordinance authorizes $500,000.00 from the Department of Finance’s Citywide Transfer Fund for a temporary lights and security camera system rental contract.
BID INFORMATION: The Department of Public Safety is requesting a Bid Waiver on this contract as the results of an informal evaluation determined that Street Smart Rentals, LLC was the only provider capable of deploying this equipment to meet the time constraints.
EMERGENCY DESIGNATION: Emergency action is requested in order to deploy the temporary lights and security camera systems into city parks as quickly as possible.
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To authorize the Director of Public Safety to enter into contract with Street Smart Rentals, LLC in order to rent temporary lights and security camera systems for deployment in city parks; to authorize the transfer of $500,000...
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