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Security Services at City Hall and the Thomas Center (B)
This is a request from Facilities Management Division for funding in the amount of $16,000 for security services at City Hall and the Thomas Center for the period of June 14, 2017 through September 30, 2017; and to request an amendment to the existing security services contract for the period of June 14, 2017 through November 30, 2018.
Explanation
Following a recent incident at City Hall, security services are being requested for City Hall and the Thomas Center. The Facilities Management Division has engaged the security services of Red Coats, Inc. d/b/a Admiral Security Services, Inc. on an emergency contract but would like to continue these services for the remainder of the year. The emergency security services were not budgeted in FY2017 and therefore, City staff is requesting the City Commission approve $16,000 in the FY2017 budget for these services to ensure the safety of citizens and staff.
GRU currently has a contract in place with Red Coats, Inc. d/b/a Admiral Security Services, Inc. through November 2018 for security services at various GRU facilities. If approved, the contract will be amended to include security services at City Hall and the Thomas Center. The service will include two daily shifts of uniformed foot patrols at each facility during opening and closing times.
The City Manager has proposed $90,000 to cover the security services for these two (2) buildings subject to staff negotiations for these services and approval of the FY2018 budget by the City Manager . The budget will be reviewed to reflect the negotiated price for these services for FY2018. The amount of these security services for the balance of FY2017, all of FY2018, and part of FY2019 will not exceed $86,000.
Fiscal Note
The funding allocation for these services will be $16,000 for the balance of FY2017, $60,000 for FY2018, and $10,000 for FY2019 through November 30, 2018.
Recommendation
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