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County reviews Prosegur security plan for courthouse complex and Metro parking; PBA approves its share
Summary
Oklahoma County staff presented a proposed one‑year security contract with Prosegur to provide exterior patrols and camera monitoring for the courthouse complex and Metro parking. The Board deferred a final decision to allow more questions; the Public Billing Authority approved the PBA’s 70% share of the $322,841 contract.
Oklahoma County officials discussed a proposed one‑year contract with security firm Prosegur to provide exterior patrols and video monitoring at the county courthouse complex and Metro parking and debated whether the company can safely and effectively handle the homeless population that frequently uses the downtown area during overnight hours.
The discussion matters because the county is replacing Goodwill’s existing parking‑garage security after service lapses and a significant rate increase; the proposed contract totals $322,841, split 30% to be paid by the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) and 70% by the Public Billing Authority (PBA). The BOCC deferred a final decision to the next meeting for further questions; the PBA voted to adopt the PBA portion of the agreement and recommended approval.
Staff member Keith told the panel that the county began searching for alternatives after Goodwill, the current contractor, experienced no‑shows and performance problems and…
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