Item 4GCity of Southlake, Texas
M E M O R A N D U M
December 11, 2006
TO: Shana Yelverton, City Manager
FROM: Wade Goolsby, Chief of Police Services
Authorize the purchase of a Sky Watch Sentinel mobile surveillance tower.
SUBJECT:
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Action Requested:
Authorize the purchase of a Sky Watch Sentinel mobile surveillance tower.
Background
Information:
With the growth in Southlake and the growth in special events, a mobile
elevated surveillance tower is needed. A surveillance tower of this nature can
be used during special events to monitor crowd control, police presence, and
provide a highly visible police presence that should deter crime. The mobile
tower can also be moved and stationed in locations throughout the City where
an enhanced police presence is needed or desired. The tower can be easily
moved and can be elevated to 24 feet above the ground for elevated
observation.
On August 2, 2006 the Crime Control and Prevention Board (CCPD) reviewed
the proposal from staff and recommended that we proceed with the purchase of
the surveillance tower as part of the CCPD budget.
Financial
Considerations:
The total cost for the Sky Watch Sentinel mobile surveillance tower is
$65,000.00. This includes a 5,500 watt generator, 22.5 gallon fuel tank,
extended stabilizer jacks, roof mounted air conditioning, and heater. It also is
equipped with a day/night camera with outdoor pan/tilt/zoom and a writing
table with electrical power for a computer or other electrical equipment.
Citizen Input/
Board Review:
Crime Control and Prevention District will provide funding for this facility.
The Crime Control and Prevention District Board has provided input and
recommended approval for the funding of this purchase.
Legal Review:
Sole source letter has been reviewed by legal counsel.
Alternatives:
Alternatives that exist are;
(1)Deny the purchase of the surveillance tower.
Department of Public Safety Facility Contracts
October 31, 2006
Page 2
Supporting
Documents:
Price quotation from ICx New Heights Corporation
Staff
Recommendation:
Authorize the Department of Public Safety to purchase a Sky Watch
Surveillance Tower.
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