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File #: 25-4846    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Investment Memo Status: Passed
File created: 7/28/2025 In control: Commissioners Court
On agenda: 8/7/2025 Final action: 8/7/2025
Title: Request for approval of a Final Investment Memo for the Enhanced Security Technologies at 1001 Preston St., for $494,564 and initial commercial paper funding in the amount of $495,000.
Primary Department: Fire Marshal
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Laurie L. Christensen, Fire Marshal

Managing Department: Fire Marshal
Managing Department Head/Elected Official: Laurie L. Christensen, Fire Marshal

Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Investment Memo
Investment Memo Type: Final Investment Memo

Project Name: Enhanced Security Technologies at 1001
Project ID (if applicable): TBD
Vendor Legal Name (if applicable): N/A

MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): N/A
MWBE Current Achievement (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal not applicable to request

Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): N/A - Not a grant item

Incremental Authorization Requested: $494,564
Total Estimated Project Cost: $494,564

Request Summary:
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Request for approval of a Final Investment Memo for the Enhanced Security Technologies at 1001 Preston St., for $494,564 and initial commercial paper funding in the amount of $495,000.
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Project Description:
This project proposes the enhancement of building security through the installation of integrated access control and surveillance infrastructure. Specifically, the project includes:
* Access control on the elevators and stairwells: Installation of proximity card readers on existing elevator cars to restrict floor access based on individuals with valid credentials can access specific floors, as well as adding proximity card readers on the stairwell access doors to not allow the re-entry to floors without authorization, thereby improving operational security and reducing unauthorized movement within the building.
* Security camera installation: Procurement and installation of approximately forty-five (45) security cameras throughout the facility. These cameras will support post-incident investigations, and some real-time monitoring as needed, significantly enhancing situational awar...

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