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Mounds View City Council December 11, 2006 Regular Meeting Page 19 Mayor Marty noted that the Public Safety Officer assists with Code Enforcement and has taken a big load off of Jeremiah Anderson. He then said that he also helps out the Community Development Department. Ayes - 5 Nays - 0 Motion carried. L. Resolution 6977, Approving the Purchase of a Public Safety Video Monitoring Project with Grant Funding Chief Sommer indicated that the City applied for a grant to fund a public safety video monitoring system for the City and has received $24,681. Staff recommends approval in the amount of $25,206.00 payable from the grant fund with the additional $525.00 from the Police Department equipment fund. Council Member Stigney asked what the operating temperature is of the entire system. Chief Sommer indicated that the power transformer would be converted from the system and these are all designed for outdoor use. Council Member Stigney asked the Chief to find out the complete range of temperatures that the equipment will function at. Council Member Stigney asked what exact equipment the City is getting with approval of this quote. Chief Sommer indicated that some of the data is background data but the detailed cost sheet lists the exact camera models being approved. Council Member Stigney asked if all the cameras will be the same and asked that the Chief provide the specs on the equipment being purchased. Mayor Marry asked about the enclosure assembly plug in type for easy removal and said he is concerned about theft. Chief Sommer indicated that these are not meant to be easily accessed. Jonathan Thomas of 8040 Groveland Road explained that these will be bolted on but the cables can be quick adapter removed for service. MOTION/SECOND: Thomas/Gunn. To Waive the Reading and Approve Resolution 6977, Approving the Purchase of a Public Safety Video Monitoring Project with Grant Funding. Ayes - 5 Nays - 0 Motion carried.