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HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 2j: Renewal of Agreement with Inter-Con Security Systems for Parking Enforcement Services pF ARC vs�G�t1F0$vt1 `Jr, : ii,r1 17 4 �� . 41,. may O9 �,thity of... STAFF REPORT Police Department DATE: June 5, 2012 TO: Mayor and Members of the City Council FROM: Robert Guthrie, Chief of Police' By: Nancy Chik, Senior Management Analyst�-�- SUBJECT: RENEWAL OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT—PARKING ENFORCEMENT SERVICES Recommendation: Authorize the City Manager to renew the annual professional services agreement with Inter-Con Security Systems, Inc. for parking enforcement services from July 1, 2012, to June 30, 2013, in an amount not to exceed $162,249.52. SUMMARY The City has a professional services agreement with Inter-Con Security for parking enforcement services, and the current agreement will expire on June 30, 2012. It is recommended that the City Council approve the professional services agreement renewal with Inter-Con Security from July 1, 2012, through June 30, 2013, in an amount not to exceed $162,249.52. DISCUSSION In 2007, the City approved a contract with Inter-Con Security Systems to provide overnight parking, daytime street sweeping, and general parking enforcement in the City. Inter-Con has had a good relationship with the Department and is the only local firm that provides parking enforcement services in the area. The other nearby cities that currently contract with Inter-Con for parking enforcement services are Alhambra, Pasadena, South Pasadena, San Gabriel, La Verne, Glendora, and Covina. Cities utilize parking enforcement to enhance public safety and traffic flow, and to distribute limited parking resources to a variety of users. The Arcadia Municipal Code also prohibits parking on public streets between the hours of 2:30 a.m. and 5:30 a.m. These restrictions were enacted to increase safety and security, as well as enhance the City's aesthetics. Inter-Con Security—Parking Enforcement Services June 5, 2012 Page 2 of 2 Inter-Con Security has proven to be a responsible provider. The City has seen almost a 220% increase in parking citations, which translates to over $600,000 annually in fines since 2007. In the agreement, Inter-Con will pay the City $50 per quarter hour (15 minutes), up to a maximum of $200 for each unfilled 8-hour shift. This was included because an unfilled shift by Inter-Con equates to a lack of enforcement and revenue for the City. Additionally, Inter-Con will pay $5.00 for each voided citation due to unsatisfactory or unjustified citation. This provision is to prevent over-zealous employees from issuing unwarranted citations and to cut down on administrative reviews of citations. Inter-Con Security will continue to be responsible for hiring, training, scheduling, disciplining, and firing of their personnel. The company will supply properly marked uniforms and vehicles. In the new agreement, Inter-Con will provide two full-time Senior Parking Enforcement Representatives (SPER), one full-time and one part-time Parking Enforcement Representatives (PER) (versus two full-time PER), and two vehicles. The contract cost actually decreased by $671 because the Department elected not to include any contingencies in the agreement, as no contingency funds were ever used in the past. FISCAL IMPACT The contract renewal fee of $162,249.52 has been budgeted in the FY 2012/13 Operating Budget. RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that the City Council authorize the City Manager to renew the annual professional services agreement with Inter-Con Security Systems, Inc. for parking enforcement services from July 1, 2012, to June 30, 2013, in an amount not to exceed $162,249.52. Approved: 1 Dominic Lazzar"• City Manager