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 Contract with Electronic Systems Solutions, Inc. (ESS) for the Installation and Maintenance of a Citywide Camera Surveillance System - ($161,903.88, to be paid 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 CONTRACT WITH
ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS SOLUTIONS, INC. (ESS)
FOR THE INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE OF
A CITYWIDE CAMERA SURVEILLANCE SYSTEM
Whereas, by letter dated August 7, 2024, the Commissioner of the Department of Public Safety has requested legislation authorizing the Mayor to enter into a contract with Electronic Systems Solutions, Inc. (ESS) for the installation and maintenance of a citywide camera surveillance system, as detailed in the proposal; and
Whereas, the Department of Public Safety has identified the need for a comprehensive citywide camera surveillance system to enhance public safety and improve law enforcement capabilities; and
Whereas, Electronic Systems Solutions, Inc. has proposed a solution comprising license plate recognition (LPR) cameras to assist with major thoroughfare patrol, foot patrol, crime pattern locations, and traffic stops, while providing real-time surveillance for faster case resolutions; and
Whereas, ESS is under New York State contract #PT68793, eliminating the need for competitive bidding as per the City of Mount Vernon Procurement Policy adopted April 24, 2024; and
Whereas, the total cost for the installation and maintenance of the surveillance system is $161,903.88, to be paid from Budget Line Bond Anticipated Notes (BANS) H1620.203.C948; Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved That
The City of Mount Vernon, in City Council convened, does hereby ordain, and enact:
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