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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021 09 13 Consent 305 - Purchase of New Security Camera System • CONSENT AGENDA ITEM 305 ,n m=ared CITY COMMISSION AGENDA I SEPTEMBER 13, 2021 REGULAR MEETING 1959 TITLE Purchase of new security camera system SUMMARY The Cities current camera system is past warranty, in disrepair, utilizes hardware that is now on the US Federal contract blacklist and in need of replacement. For these reasons, we have evaluated options for a new system and settled on Meraki's camera solutions. Meraki (owned by Cisco Systems) has become an industry leader in network and camera systems by removing the need for costly on-premise NVR's and enterprise servers. Their platform offers infinitely scalable growth potential and un-ending license warranties with 24/7 support. The same system is used at the City of Casselberry, City of New Smyrna Beach and the Florida Keys Aqueduct Authority. Cost of replacement to be $128,000 with opportunities to apply for grants for cost assistance. Cost includes 5 years of licensing, maintenance and service as well as additional network equipment needed to sustain connectivity for all devices and time and labor for installation services. Quantity breakdown as follows: City Hall - 11 cameras Police Department - 21 cameras Public Works Compound - 6 cameras Senior Center - 20 cameras RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends Commission approve purchase of new security camera system. 102