HomeMy WebLinkAboutCDN 2019-11-13 Item 2D - Purchase - Video Security Replacement for Community CenterCity of Tukwila
Allan Ekberg, Mayor
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TO: Community Development & Neighborhoods
FROM: Rick Still, Parks & Recreation Director
BY: John Dunn, Recreation Superintendent
CC: Mayor Ekberg
DATE: November 6, 2019
SUBJECT: Tukwila Community Center Security Camera Video System Replacement
ISSUE
The original security camera video system (security system) encountered a system failure in
September 2019. Multiple attempts have been made to bring it back online with no success.
is too old to repair and must now be replaced.
BACKGROUND
The current security system is used to monitor the 48,000 square foot Tukwila Community
Center (TCC) and surrounding grounds and parking lot. Staff use this in real time to monitor
activities and patrons to ensure safety and security of the patrons, staff, and facilities. In
addition, the system is used to investigate thefts, break-ins, and other criminal or suspicious
activities. The original system consisted of ten interior cameras and six exterior cameras.
DISCUSSION
Although the original system coverage was helpful, there were areas without coverage that
proved to be a frustration on multiple occasions. After the system went down in September, staff
met with security system representatives to identify a replacement option that would meet the
needs of the facility and staff. As part of this research, Parks & Recreation staff are meeting with
Police personnel to install cameras in various park locations as well. It has been recommended
that the outside cameras for TCC be on the same system as other park cameras. This will allow
the Police Department to have access to all the parks and TCC exterior cameras on one
system. This part of the research is still in process.
Additionally, be moving the exterior cameras off the TCC interior system and onto the parks
system, that will provide the opportunity to improve coverage inside. This new system will cover
TCC's interior needs by replacing the current server, cameras, and adding nine additional
cameras.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
The final cost estimate will be provided at the Community Development & Neighborhoods
meeting on November 13, 2019. However, based on preliminary estimates staff have received,
the cost will not exceed $70,000. This expenditure will be funded in the Parks & Recreation
budget through cost savings in other spending areas.
RECOMMENDATION
The Committee is being asked to forward the approval of this unbudgeted purchase to Consent
Agenda on the November 18, 2019 Regular City Council Meeting.
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