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Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Contract in the Amount of $310,215 for the Purchase and Installation of Security Cameras from Johnson Controls, Inc. for the Downtown Area Utilizing American Rescue Plan Act Funding
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LEGISLATIVE INTENT/PURPOSE:
WHEREAS, this resolution authorizes the City to execute a contract in the amount of $310,215 for the purchase and installation of security cameras in the downtown area, to be monitored by the Wilmington Police Department’s Real Time Crime Center; and,
WHEREAS, the primary purpose of these cameras will be to assist the Homeless Outreach Unit in addressing the needs of the unsheltered population with medical, social and legal issues; and,
WHEREAS, in deciding to procure the cameras directly from Johnson Controls, Inc. without a formal bidding process, staff utilized exception set forth in N.C.G.S. §143-129(e)(6), as standardization and compatibility were the overriding considerations, and the cameras are compatible with other cameras in City facilities and can tie into WPD’s STING Center system; and,
WHEREAS, American Rescue Plan Act (“ARPA”) funding is available to assist the unsheltered population and will be used to pay for this expense.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED:
THAT, the contract with Johnson Controls, Inc. is authorized and appropriate without a formal bidding process, pursuant to N.C.G.S. §143-129(e)(6), as standardization and compatibility with existing security camera equipment are the overriding considerations.
THAT, the City Manager is hereby authorized to negotiate and execute a contract with Johnson Controls, Inc. in an amount up to $310,215 for the purchase and installation of security cameras in the downtown area.