Item:
Title
Budget Ordinance Amendment No. 21BCC000007 to Increase Security Services Contract for Increased Security needs at the Youth Home
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Date of BOCC Meeting: August 10, 2020
Request for Board Action:
Agenda Text
The Board is requested to approve Budget Ordinance Amendment No.21BCC000007 and contract Amendment 5 to the current Nighthawk Security and Consulting, LLC. contract for Fiscal Year 2020-21 in the amount of $118,184 to allow for the added Youth Home security post.
The Youth Home Director has requested an unarmed uniformed officer presence at the main lobby to increase the safety and protection of arriving detainees, visitors and staff. Unlike other unarmed officer posts, the officer is required to carry a taser in the rare event the officer has to respond to an aggressive individual. Providing 24/7 coverage for the main lobby area translates to a $118,184 increase. The additional security coverage is a continuation of increased security support that occurred in late May and June of the previous fiscal year. The hourly rate will range between $18.73 to $19.75, depending on the officer’s expense. The funding also covers the equipment required for the security detail. Fund balance will be used to cover the expense.
Alignment with Strategic Plan: Goal 3 - Safe and Secure Community
Resource Persons: Ed Miller, County Security Manager; Motiryo Keambiroiro, Director, General Services
County Manager’s Recommendation: The Board is requested to approve Budget Ordinance Amendment No.21BCC000007 and contract Amendment 5 to the current Nighthawk Security and Consulting, LLC. contract for Fiscal Year 2020-21 in the amount of $118,184 to allow for the added Youth Home security post.
Signature
County Manager: ____________________________