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Work Session and Regular Meeting

Meeting Date:	07/10/2018
Department:	City Manager
Pillars:	Gold Standard in Public Safety
Milestones:	Prepare for the impact of new growth and development in Addison

AGENDA CAPTION:

Present and Discuss an Update on Public Safety Technology Options to Increase the Perception of Safety.

BACKGROUND:

This item is intended to update the City Council on a previous discussion held on January 23, 2018, of what can be done in neighborhoods to increase the perception of safety. At the July 11, 2017 Council Meeting, the City Council adopted seven strategic pillars and nine priority milestones for Fiscal Year 2018. One of these pillars, Gold Standard in Public Safety, included a milestone to "maximize use of cutting edge technology to enhance public safety."

Voters approved funds in the 2012 bond election for a wireless network in the amount of $2 million. Staff will work with our Bond Counsel to discuss options for using these funds to purchase and install various technologies in strategic locations throughout the Town. This would assist public safety officials with investigations and help to deter crime.

Additionally, there have been requests by Council Members and residents to explore additional lighting in some neighborhoods. In the past, the Town has requested additional lights from Oncor who will, upon determining the best location with staff's guidance for each light depending on the availability of power and a transformer, install additional poles. Oncor will then provide an allowance for each light pole. If the pole installation does not exceed the allowance, the Town pays nothing. If it does exceed the allowance, the Town must cover the difference. The Town will also be responsible for the per pole annual cost of electricity.

RECOMMENDATION:

Staff requests direction from Council.

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Presentation - Public Safety Technology Options Update