Board of Estimate & Contract:
RESOLVED, that a resolution adopted by the City Council on August 14, 2024, and signed by the Mayor on August 15, 2024, authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Payment Contract Agreement with A+ Technology & Security Solutions Inc. for the Installation of Interior and Exterior Avigilon Cameras at Memorial Field - ($58,031.75, shall be appropriated from Budget Line Bond Anticipated Notes (BANS) H1620.203.C948), be and the same is hereby approved.
City Council:
An Ordinance Authorizing the Mayor
to Enter into a Payment Contract
Agreement with A+ Technology &
SECURITY SOLUTIONS, Inc. for the
Installation of Interior and Exterior
Avigilon Cameras AT MEMORIAL FIELD
Whereas, by letter dated July 2, 2024, the Commissioner for the Department of Public Works has requested that the City Council enact legislation authorizing the Mayor to enter into a payment contract agreement with A+ Technology & Security Solutions, Inc. for the provision and installation of interior and exterior Avigilon cameras at Memorial Field as detailed in the attached proposal; and
Whereas, the City of Mount Vernon recognizes the need to enhance the security and safety of its public facilities; and
Whereas, the Department of Public Safety has identified a requirement for interior and exterior Avigilon cameras to be installed at various locations at Memorial Field; and
Whereas, A+ Technology & Security Solutions, Inc. is a reputable provider of advanced security solutions and is licensed with the New York State Department of State under Contract #12000298891; and
Whereas, this licensure excludes A+ Technology & Security Solutions, Inc. from the competitive bidding process in accordance with the 2024 City of Mount Vernon Procurement Policy; and
Whereas, the total cost for the installation of these security cameras is $58,031.75, which will be appropriated from Budget Line Bond Anticipated Notes (BANS) H1620.203.C948; and
Whereas, the proposal from A+ Technology & Security Solutions, Inc. has been reviewed and approved in a joint operation by the Mount Vernon Police Department, Management Services, and the Department of Recreation; Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved That
The City of Mount Vernon, in City Council convened, does hereby ordain, and enact:
Section 1. Authorization to Enter into Agreement. The Mayor is hereby authorized to enter into a payment contract agreement with A+ Technology & Security Solutions, Inc. to provide and install interior and exterior Avigilon cameras at Memorial Field as detailed in the attached proposal.
Section 2. Funding Appropriation. The cost of the payment agreement, totaling $58,031.75, shall be appropriated from Budget Line Bond Anticipated Notes (BANS) H1620.203.C948.
Section 3. Exemption from Competitive Bidding. In accordance with the 2024 City of Mount Vernon Procurement Policy and the licensure of A+ Technology & Security Solutions, Inc. with the NYS Department of State Contract #12000298891, this agreement is exempt from the competitive bidding process.
Section 4. Effective date. This ordinance shall take effect upon its approval by the Board of Estimate & Contract.