STAFF REPORT
City of Lancaster
CC 22
3/26/2024
JC
Date:March 26, 2024
To: Mayor Parris and City Council Members
From: George N. Harris II, Director of Finance
Subject:Approval of the Purchase of Security Equipment for the Metrolink Station.
Recommendation:
The City Council:
1. Approve an additional appropriation amending the annual budget for the FY2023-2024 in the amount not to exceed $240,000.00 to account for CP12AC009.CONST (21869900.8000) and
2. Authorize purchasing and installing 22 CD52 dome cameras, 2 CH52 multisensory cameras, 1 CB52 bullet camera, and ancillary licensing, installation, materials, and equipment.
This will allow for enhanced security of the Metrolink station and parking lot, giving staff more ways to keep the facility safe and secure.
Fiscal Impact:
The recommended action will result in a fiscal impact of $260,012.95. There are sufficient funds in the budget to cover the planned expenses. This project will be funded by Metro Prop A funds, held in account 21819000.4125 / CP12AC009.PROPA. Approval of this recommendation will appropriate additional funds, increasing the budget by $240,000.00. Please refer to the table below, which shows the fund account number, additional appropriation, available budget amount, and the total funds in the project budget.
Fund Account
Additional
Appropriation Available Budget Total
2186990-8000 $240,000.00 $225,464.88 $465,464.88
Background:
The City of Lancaster has utilized the Verkada Integrated Physical Security Platform for facility 1 5
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security since 2022. The system has been installed at many locations throughout the City and allows Staff to monitor cameras, alarms, door locks, and even environmental factors from a single system within a single view. The system also supports mobile devices, allowing access from the field or anywhere staff has an Internet connection.
Attachment:
Attachment A: EKC – City of Lancaster – Metro Station Verkada-CMAS