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d <br />TO: <br />City of Tukwila <br />Allan Ekberg, Mayor <br />INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM <br />Community Services & Safety Committee <br />FROM: Tracy Gallaway, Acting Parks & Recreation Director <br />BY: <br />Kris Kelly, Parks and Recreation Manager <br />Zach Anderson, Community Policing Team Sergeant <br />CC: Mayor Ekberg <br />DATE: June 21, 2021 <br />SUBJECT: Security Cameras in Parks <br />ISSUE <br />Seeking approval for Mayor Ekberg to sign contract with Security Lines US for Park Security <br />Cameras. <br />BACKGROUND <br />Staff attended the May 3, 2021, CSS meeting and presented 2021 Capital Improvements slated for <br />2021. Since that time, tennis court improvements have been scheduled at Tukwila Park and <br />Crystal Springs Park. Staff was asked to return to a future CSS meeting to further discuss the <br />request for Park Security Cameras. <br />DISCUSSION <br />Staff have worked closely with Technology and Innovation Services and the Police Department to <br />determine the best solution for camera installation services at Codiga Park, Crystals Springs, <br />Tukwila Pond, and the Tukwila Community Center. Attachment A is a contract with Security Lines <br />US in the amount of $125,000. The contract includes equipment and installation of cameras. <br />Approximately one year ago, Parks, TIS and Police installed and piloted a small camera system at <br />Cascade View Community Park. The camera system has worked well functionally, and Police have <br />observed increased park safety and reduced drug and prostitution activity. <br />The benefits for the new cameras vary based on the location of the park. Remote locations such as <br />Codiga Park and Tukwila Pond provide Police with the opportunity to remotely review cameras <br />before responding to service calls, giving additional information for a safe and effective resolution. <br />In addition, cameras support increased park safety and helps address resident requests for <br />increased security at neighborhood parks such as Crystal Springs. <br />The Community Center's outside cameras are being replaced as the current system is no longer <br />functioning and needs replacement. This system benefits residents, guests, and staff by providing <br />enhanced security of the Community Center campus, including parking lot. The system has been <br />successfully used to find information for hit and runs, stolen cars, and break ins. In addition, staff <br />can use the system to check the parking lot prior to leaving the building and walking alone to their <br />vehicle after dark. <br />37 <br />