Council authorizes $87,073 audiovisual upgrade for police community and briefing rooms

The Copperas Cove City Council on July 31 authorized the city manager to execute an agreement with Asbel Electronics to upgrade audiovisual systems in the police department community room and the patrol briefing room, approving a contract of $87,073.33.

Scott Mulliken, the city—s director of information technologies, told council the existing audio–video systems had exceeded their useful life, were failing and included components no longer manufactured, so repair was not a viable option. Mulliken said upgrades will add modern features such as touch-screen capability, improve daily briefings and training for officers and give the community room enhanced capability to host emergency operations or serve as an alternate meeting location.

After Mulliken—s presentation, Councilmember Del Treadway made a motion to authorize the city manager to sign the agreement with Asbel Electronics in the amount of $87,073.33; the motion was seconded by Councilmember Shawn Alzona. Council discussed one line-item cost (a 165-inch display and LED components) and Mulliken said the vendor—s selected monitor solution was chosen after evaluating options including video walls and that the monitor product offers greater durability for continuous use.

Council approved the motion by voice vote; the mayor called for ayes and then said, "Motion carries." The council did not record individual roll-call votes on the item in the transcript.