Legislation Details

File #: 12-0294    Version: 1 Name: City Hall Security Measures
Type: General Item Status: Passed
File created: 7/17/2012 In control: Mayor and City Council Special Called
On agenda: 7/30/2012 Final action: 7/30/2012
Title: Approval of security and citizen information measures at City Hall. Presented by Michael Fischer, Deputy City Administrator
Attachments: 1. Memo - Security Measures - Option 4, 2. Memo - Security Measures - Options 1-3, 3. Pictures - Kiosks - for Security Measures
Title
Approval of security and citizen information measures at City Hall.
Presented by Michael Fischer, Deputy City Administrator
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Item Summary:
There are 4 options of security and citizen information measures for people entering City Hall. Each of these options provide open access to City Hall through the ground floor entrances as well as the main grand front stairway and entrance doors. The options provided address security, citizen service, convenient access and open parking.

Option 1 (technology and greeters): $48,823 The addition of a part time “greeter” staff position has an annual cost of $39,023 for coverage of the ground floor. The technology improvements include recording cameras for security for $3,000 and information kiosks at the ground floor entry/exits for $6,800 for a total one-time cost of $9,800.

Option 2 (technology only): $9,800 The technology improvements include recording cameras for security for $3,000 and information kiosks at the ground floor entry/exits for $6,800 for a total one-time cost of $9,800.

Option 3 (recording equipment only): $3,000 The addition of having four (4) recording cameras for security to be managed by the Municipal Complex Officer has a one-time cost of $3,000.

Option 4 (technology and information): $9,800 This option contains the four (4) recording cameras for security for $3,000, two information kiosks to provide citizen information service at the ground floor entries for $6,800 and position a current staff person at the main hall area of the ground floor and a current staff position at the main rotunda area of the first floor. The current staff positions will provide personal contact for citizens service. The cost for option 4 is a one-time cost of $9,800.

Committee or Staff Recommendation:
On July 25, 2012 the Community Development and Transportation Committee recommended placing this Item on the July 30, 2012 Special Called Mayor and Council Agenda.

Financial Impact:
$58,905 is approved a...

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