TO: Members of the City Council
FROM: Mayor Angela Birney
DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR CONTACT(S):
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Fire |
Adrian Sheppard |
425-556-2201 |
DEPARTMENT STAFF:
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Fire |
Tom Langton |
Acting Deputy Chief |
|
Fire |
Shannon Norman |
Fire Captain |
TITLE:
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Approval of a Contract for Installation of Security Fencing at Fire Station 11 in the Amount of $74,000
OVERVIEW STATEMENT:
recommendation
A security analysis was conducted of Fire Station 11 by Redmond Police Department staff, utilizing crime prevention standards. One key issue identified was securing the perimeter of the property due to ease of access by pedestrians utilizing the mid-block access pathway between NE 85th Street and the Edge Skate Park/Transit Center. This pathway is currently open to the back parking lot of Fire Station 11, where Redmond Fire is required to conduct fire training drills due to lack of a dedicated training facility. Pedestrians accessing this area during drills pose a risk to themselves and firefighters. Apparatus responding out of the back of the fire station have encountered exit routes being blocked by pedestrians and/or civilian vehicles.
The mid-block pathway provides access to the Fire Station 11 property, resulting in incidents such as: car prowls, damage to City and personal vehicles, discarding of garbage/drug paraphernalia/alcohol, animal and human defecation, graffiti on buildings and waste receptacles, unexpected encounters with challenging individuals, and a deceased body discovered on property.
In light of these identified safety and security issues, the installation of a perimeter fence with an automatic gate for vehicle access has been determined as the ideal and prudent solution.
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☒ Additional Background Information/Description of Proposal Attached
REQUESTED ACTION:
☐ Receive Information ☐ Provide Direction ☒ Approve
REQUEST RATIONALE:
• Relevant Plans/Policies:
Redmond Fire Department Rules and Regulations
• Required:
N/A
• Council Request:
N/A
• Other Key Facts:
N/A
OUTCOMES:
The perimeter fencing and vehicle access gate will secure the back parking lot of Fire Station 11, reducing the City’s liability for personal injury and/or property damage resulting from unauthorized access.
COMMUNITY/STAKEHOLDER OUTREACH AND INVOLVEMENT:
• Timeline (previous or planned):
N/A
• Outreach Methods and Results:
N/A
• Feedback Summary:
N/A
BUDGET IMPACT:
Total Cost:
$74,000
Approved in current biennial budget: ☒ Yes ☐ No ☐ N/A
Budget Offer Number:
N/A
Budget Priority:
N/A
Other budget impacts or additional costs: ☐ Yes ☒ No ☐ N/A
If yes, explain:
N/A
Funding source(s):
General Fund
Budget/Funding Constraints:
None
☐ Additional budget details attached
COUNCIL REVIEW:
Previous Contact(s)
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Date |
Meeting |
Requested Action |
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4/20/2021 |
Committee of the Whole - Public Safety |
Provide Direction |
Proposed Upcoming Contact(s)
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Date |
Meeting |
Requested Action |
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N/A |
None proposed at this time |
N/A |
Time Constraints:
Bid proposals have an initial expiration date of April 30, 2021 and vendor has indicated proposed cost will be honored through May 31, 2021 pending Council approval.
ANTICIPATED RESULT IF NOT APPROVED:
If this contract is not approved, security issues can be expected to continue at Fire Station 11.
ATTACHMENTS:
Attachment A - Summary of Documented Safety/Security Breaches
Attachment B - Fire Station 11 Aerial View