Franklin approves access control and camera system for Active Adult Center; center nearing completion
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Park Board approved a roughly $37,000 contract for access control and surveillance at the Franklin Active Adult Center and received an update that the building is about 95% complete, with final paving done and some lighting delayed until mid-June.
The Franklin City Park Board on May 15 approved a security and access-control proposal for the Franklin Active Adult Center, awarding a contract to the city’s regular vendor for roughly $37,000 — under the $39,000 budget line — and heard a progress update that the facility is nearing completion.
Parks and Recreation Director (staff) described a two-part proposal: coded access control (electronic codes for after-hours building access and daily event rentals) and a surveillance system covering interior and exterior areas, including the playground. The director said the Police Department will have remote access to the cameras so officers can view live feeds from their laptops if needed.
“This is the proposal for the security cameras inside the building and outside the building,” the director said. “What’s nice is... the police department can access these cameras.” She also said, “I believe the total is about $37,000 and we budgeted 39, so it’s a little bit under.”
The board voted by voice to approve the contract; the director moved the motion and a board member seconded. The director said the company, Security Pros, is the same firm that maintains cameras elsewhere in the city’s parks.
In department reports, staff said the Active Adult Center parking lot had final paving work the day of the meeting and the interior of the building was about 95% complete. Theater lighting installation was delayed and might not arrive until mid‑June, staff said. Furniture and appliances have been ordered, and a separate contract will replace sidewalks around the facility.
Staff also reported that pickleball lighting poles were installed that day and that a ribbon-cutting for the pickleball courts is likely before the end of the month; staff offered board members a tour of the Active Adult Center while finishing work continues.
The board heard additional financial context in department reports: the Kickapoo summer program is projected to generate just under $300,000 in revenue, while amphitheater sponsorships have declined from prior years; staff said sponsorships still cover costs but margins have tightened. No board action was taken on those financial items at this meeting.
The security contract was approved; staff will complete installation and coordinate Police Department access once cameras and access controls are active.
