HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Video Security Equipment at Library RESOLUTION NO. 08-353
RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT
FOR VIDEO SECURITY EQUIPMENT AT
AMES PUBLIC LIBRARY
FOR THE CITY OF AMES
WHEREAS, over the past two years, numerous incidents have occurred that could have
either been prevented or the perpetrators apprehended if the Library had the benefit of video
surveillance; and,
WHEREAS, since we do not have the capability for constant staff supervision throughout
the Library,a video surveillance system will enable us to either record the problem as it happens,or
to identify persons responsible after the fact; and,
WHEREAS, the approved 2007/08 Capital Improvements Plan(CIP) includes $52,760 for
this video surveillance project; and,
WHEREAS, the balance needed to accomplish this project is available from the savings
included in the approved 2008/09 CIP for the$180,000 air chiller system project at the Library;and,
WHEREAS,staff is requesting that the City Council amend the 2008/09 CIP to allow for the
additional funding to be used for the video surveillance project; and,
WHEREAS,plans and specifications were prepared by Benjamin Design Collaborative,PC,
at a cost of$6,153; and,
WHEREAS, staff recommends that the low bidder, Communication Innovators of Pleasant
Hill, Iowa,be awarded the contract in the amount of$52,736.15.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that award of contract for the Library Video Security System to Communication Innovators of
Pleasant Hill, Iowa, in the amount of$52,736.15 is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 12`h day of August, 2008.
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Diane R. Voss, City Clerk Ann H. Campbell, Mayor
Introduced by: Popken
Seconded by: Rice
Voting aye: Doll, Goodman, Larson, Mahayni, Popken, Rice
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 12'day of August, 2008.