Approve purchase of three (3) Matrix Surveillance Pole Cameras in the amount of $10,566.10 each, totaling $31,698.30, five (5) Covert Pedestal Cameras at a cost of $10,944.10, totaling $54,970.50, and a Splice Block Covert Camera at a cost of $9,988.00, from Tactical Video, Inc., Naperville, IL, for a total purchase of $89,998.30. The total cost of these items are part of the line item and match funding previously approved by the City Commission.

The FPPD has made several steps towards the execution of the Allegany Franciscan award.  The requested camera purchases are one of the few remaining steps to meeting the grant award requirements.  With the surveillance program that has been established in Lincoln Park proving to be highly effective, and leading to a flawless prosecution rate, the FPPD seeks to further enhance its surveillance capabilities by using the remaining funds budgeted for camera purchases to cover areas within the Lincoln Park neighborhood that are still in need of monitoring.

The Purchasing Department has reviewed this request and found that all information and justification to be correct.  It is on the basis that I recommend that competitive procurement be waived and that the above item be treated as a "sole source" commodity.

The recommendation is the Commission approve this request.

The FPPD execute any alternative instructions provided by the Commission.

Deputy Chief Kenny Norris

Anthony Maynard, Grant Coordinator & Sgt. James Grecco