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File #: TMP -653    Version: 1
Type: Ordinance Status: Held
File created: 6/6/2024 In control: City Council
On agenda: 6/12/2024 Final action: 6/17/2024
Title: Department of Public Safety: An ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with A+ Technology & Security Solutions, Inc. for the provision of Interior and Exterior Avigilon Cameras for the Mount Vernon Police Department
Sponsors: PSC
Attachments: 1. A+ Technology Camera Referral Letter

Board of Estimate & Contract:

RESOLVED, that an ordinance adopted by the City Council on June 12, 2024, and signed by the Mayor on June 13, 2024, authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with A+ Technology & Security Solutions, Inc. for the provision of Interior and Exterior Avigilon Cameras for the Mount Vernon Police Department - ($170,277.25, which will be satisfied from Budget Line A3120.416 (Technology Upgrades), be and the same is hereby approved.

City Council:

 

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO

ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH A+ TECHNOLOGY

& SECURITY SOLUTIONS, INC. FOR THE PROVISION

OF INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR AVIGILON CAMERAS

FOR THE MOUNT VERNON POLICE DEPARTMENT

 

Whereas, by letter dated June 6, 2024, the Commissioner of the Department of Public Safety has requested legislation authorized to enter into an agreement with A+ Technology & Security Solutions, Inc. to provide interior and exterior Avigilon cameras for the Mount Vernon Police Department; and

Whereas, the Department of Public Safety of the City of Mount Vernon seeks to enhance its security capabilities through the installation of interior and exterior Avigilon cameras; and

Whereas, A+ Technology & Security Solutions, Inc. has been identified as a qualified provider for these cameras; and

Whereas, the total cost for this payment agreement is $170,277.25, which will be satisfied from Budget Line A3120.416 (Technology Upgrades); and

Whereas, A+ Technology & Security Solutions, Inc. is licensed with the NYS Department of State under Contract #12000298891, exempting it from the competitive bidding process in accordance with the 2024 City of Mount Vernon’s Procurement Policy; and

Whereas, the installation of these cameras will significantly enhance the security infrastructure of the Mount Vernon Police Department; Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved That

The City of Mount Vernon, in City Council convened, does hereby ordain, and enact:

Section 1.                     Authorization.  The Mayor is hereby authorized to enter into an agreement with A+ Technology & Security Solutions, Inc. to provide interior and exterior Avigilon cameras for the Mount Vernon Police Department.

Section 2.                     Cost.  The total cost for this agreement shall not exceed $170,277.25 and shall be funded from Budget Line A3120.416 (Technology Upgrades).

Section 3.                     A+ Technology & Security Solutions, Inc.  A+ Technology & Security Solutions, Inc. is licensed with the NYS Department of State under Contract #12000298891, and this license exempts it from the competitive bidding process under the 2024 City of Mount Vernon's Procurement Policy.

Section 4.                     Implementation. The Department of Public Safety shall ensure the installation and operationalization of the Avigilon cameras as per the agreement's terms.

Section 5.                     Effective Date.  This ordinance shall take effect upon its approval by the Board of Estimate & Contract.