ACTION REQUESTED:
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Communication from Councilman Montelongo with a Request to APPROVE the Following:
A) ADOPT an ORDINANCE Amending the CITY OF PEORIA 2019 REVISED ANNUAL BUDGET Relating to the Use of the General Fund Balance to Provide Funding to Subsidize the Discount on the Purchase of RING SECURITY EQUIPMENT in the Amount of $50,000.00;
B) A SOLE SOURCE CONTRACT with RING to Subsidize the Discount on the Purchase of RING Security Equipment, with a 50/50 Contribution from RING and the City of Peoria in an Amount Up to $50,000.00 Each.
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BACKGROUND: Ring, LLC is an internet-connected security company that provides equipment such as video doorbells, security cameras, and alarm systems that link to owner’s smartphone and other devices. This equipment enables the owner to see, hear, and speak with visitors from remote locations. This collaboration will enable residents to procure RING equipment at a discounted rate and enhance the security and safety of the community. Ring will match a $50 CITY OF PEORIA contribution per household to the subsidy, which will generate a discount of $100 on the sale of 1,000 package or individual equipment purchases - limit one to household.
The City is currently still in negotiations with RING with primary challenges around the City obligation to validate residency and the ability to audit RING’s invoice at the end of the program.
Attachments include 1) standard RING Subsidy agreement template, 2) Our current proposal under review as of submission of this agenda, and 3) a sample flyer for the program from another city
FINANCIAL IMPACT: Cost of $50,000.00
NEIGHBORHOOD CONCERNS: N/A
IMPACT IF APPROVED: Increased security information to residents and safety services. Reduced crime and increased solve rate on crimes.
IMPACT IF DENIED: Same level of information, crime and identification of criminals.
ALTERNATIVES: N/A
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WHICH OF THE GOALS IDENTIFIED IN THE COUNCIL’S 2017 - 2032 STRATEGIC PLAN DOES THIS RECOMMENDATION ADVANCE?
1. Safe Peoria
2. Financially Sound City
WHICH CRITICAL SUCCESS FACTOR(S) FROM THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN DOES THIS RECOMMENDATION IMPLEMENT?
1. Reduce crime.
2. Have an efficient government.
DEPARTMENT: City Manager's Office