Item:
Title
Approval of Capital Project Amendment No.25CPA023 and Budget Ordinance Amendment No.25BCC046 Appropriating $368,119.48 from Debt Service Fund Fund Balance and Transferring the Funding to the PAYGO Fund for the Durham County Sheriff’s Office Body-Worn and In-Car Camera Capital Project (43103600DC092); as well as Contract Approval with Motorola Solutions, Inc. in the amount of $1,392,671
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Date of BOCC Meeting: December 9, 2024
Request for Board Action:
Agenda Text
The Board is requested to approve Capital Project Amendment No.25CPA023 and Budget Ordinance Amendment No.25BCC046 appropriating $368,119.48 from Debt Service Fund Fund Balance and transferring the funding to the PAYGO Fund for the Durham County Sheriff’s Office Body-Worn and In-Car Camera Capital Project (4310DC092); as well as authorize the County Manager to execute a contract with Motorola Solutions, Inc. in the amount of $1,392,671 for year-one of the five-year contract and to execute subsequent renewals not to exceed $3,652,852.48. Years two through five will be funded by PAYGO.
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Durham County Capital Projects |
Current Budget |
Increase/Decrease |
Updated Budget |
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Body-Worn Camera Project (43103600DC092) |
$2,220,135.00 |
$368,119.48 |
$2,588,254.48 |
This camera system captures both audio and visual data. Officers activate their body-worn cameras (BWC) during encounters with victims, witnesses, and suspects. The BWCs will provide an accurate and unbiased evidentiary recording of deputy-involved incidents. BWCs will also strengthen accountability and transparency and aid in the de-escalation of conflicts resulting in a more constructive encounter between law enforcement and the community. BWCs, in-car cameras, and vehicle panoramic cameras can be a highly effective resource to capturing evidence in the event of a crime, law enforcement-citizen interaction, and/or use-of-force. The value of modifications in behavior that occurs for both deputies and citizens when aware that their actions are being recorded strengthens agency accountability and increases public trust in the professionalism of deputies that serve the community.
This project will upgrade the current system that will go EOL at the end of calendar year 2024. It will upgrade the current database to a cloud version, which is becoming the industry standard, that will enable the Sheriff and designated personnel the ability to view video in real-time. This upgraded database and user portal will allow a quicker, more efficient way to upload, share and livestream video.
Alignment with Strategic Plan: This agenda item aligns with Goal 3: Safe Community
Resource Persons: Vincent Ritter, IT Director, Durham County Sheriff's Office; Keisha Gaither, Finance Manager, Durham County Sheriff’s Office; Clarence Birkhead, Durham County Sheriff.
County Manager’s Recommendation: The County Manager recommends that the Board approve Capital Project Amendment No.25CPA023 and Budget Ordinance Amendment No.25BCC046 appropriating $368,119.48 from Debt Service Fund Fund Balance and transferring the funding to the PAYGO Fund for the Durham County Sheriff’s Office Body-Worn and In-Car Camera Capital Project (4310DC092); as well as authorize the County Manager to execute a contract with Motorola Solutions, Inc. in the amount of $1,392,671 for year-one of the five-year contract and to execute subsequent renewals not to exceed $3,652,852.48. Years two through five will be funded by PAYGO.
Signature
County Manager: ____________________________