Shelton council moves Genetec security‑system resolution to Aug. 19 action agenda

Public Works Director Aaron Nicks said July 15 that the city has already purchased Genetec security software and is seeking council approval to contract for associated hardware and installation for a Civic Center police fencing project.

“We've already purchased the software. It was purchased last year, and we've been utilizing it to just become more familiar with it,” Nicks said. He told the council the software includes AI features and that the hardware package — priced in the packet at about $59,000 — includes multiple cameras and a license‑plate–identification camera intended to trigger fence openings as officers exit for calls.

Nicks said the city received a $200,000 grant to provide protected parking for police staff and an additional $250,000 grant to apply security functions in other city areas. He also said the vendor and equipment are on a state contract, which allows the city to avoid a separate formal procurement and obtain favorable pricing.

The council voted to place Resolution 1392‑0725, “authorizing the city manager to execute an agreement with Convergent Security for the placement, programming, commissioning, and testing of the Genetec security system and associated equipment in support of the Civic Center Police security fencing project,” on the Aug. 19 action agenda for further consideration. A motion to place the resolution on the action agenda was made and seconded; the council approved the motion by voice vote: “All in favor, say aye,” followed by “Aye” and “Motion carries.”

Nicks told the public the packet included a page with specific equipment locations that had been redacted in the posted packet for safety reasons. Council members thanked Nicks for advancing a system the city intends to integrate with fencing work and for using a state contract to secure pricing.

The council did not adopt the contract on July 15; the resolution will return to the council for a formal action vote on Aug. 19, 2025.