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Council approves $45,735 purchase of replacement city security camera system
Summary
Council approved buying a replacement security camera system from local vendor Park Region for $45,735 with a $336/month support fee, funded through transfers from enterprise funds; staff said the system is expandable and will replace aging equipment at multiple city facilities.
City staff recommended replacing the city’s failing security cameras and recorders across municipal facilities and the council approved the purchase of a Park Region system for a total purchase/installation cost of $45,735 plus a monthly support fee of $336.
Staff explained several recorders and cameras are reaching end of life and provided comparative quotes: Park Region’s purchase option at roughly $45,735 versus a significantly higher Marco quote. Staff recommended Park Region because of cost savings and local support availability; the project will be implemented building-by-building over the year with a central recorder at City Hall and 45-day retained storage.
Funding will include transfers from affected enterprise funds (liquor stores, refuse, city shop) and arena capital funds for the community arena portion; staff said user groups were contacted and supportive. Council discussed expandability (parks, RTC), warranty differences and whether quality trade-offs exist; the police chief and IT staff said Park Region cameras currently in use at the aquatic center have performed well. Council approved the purchase and transfers.
