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Council approves one‑year ETI maintenance contract and hears plan for 2027 federation upgrade
Summary
The council approved a one‑year security camera maintenance contract with Electronic Technologies Incorporated (ETI) not to exceed $220, and discussed a proposed 'Federation' upgrade for 2027 (estimated $1,250 for module and computer upgrade) and an eventual nine‑camera replacement cost of roughly $7,000–$8,000.
Deputy Chief Trevino told the council the city's video surveillance system was installed in 2020 and that Electronic Technologies Incorporated (ETI) has provided ongoing service. After reviewing one‑, three‑, and five‑year renewal options, the council voted to approve a one‑year maintenance contract with ETI, in an amount not to exceed $220, subject to negotiation and legal review. The motion was made by Councilmember Mike Pasley and seconded by Councilmember Julie Kurland; the vote recorded was 3–0.
Trevino also outlined an option to add a 'Federation' capability in 2027 to allow a partner agency (for example, Shawnee Police Department) to view designated cameras when activated through an operating agreement. The Federation module is estimated at $800 and a required computer upgrade at $450 (total $1,250 estimated for the 2027 budget). He explained cameras have an approximate five‑year lifespan, with replacement costs of about $500–$600 per camera and an estimated $7,000–$8,000 to replace nine units. The council discussed including roughly $10,000 in the 2027 budget to cover both the Federation upgrade and camera replacement; no formal 2027 appropriation was approved at the meeting.
