Submitted By: Christopher Ramos
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Presentation By: Christopher Ramos
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Department: Information Technology
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Additional expenditures under the contract with Morse Communications Inc. for physical security equipment with an increased aggregate expenditure of $116,929
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OCALA'S RELEVANT STRATEGIC GOALS:
Operational Excellence, Quality of Place
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BACKGROUND:
During Fiscal Years 2024-25 and 2025-26, physical security assessments and audits were conducted to identify gaps and deficiencies in the physical security controls established at key facilities and areas throughout the City of Ocala. Prior incidents at specific locations underscore the need for additional physical security controls.
FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS:
Implementing additional physical security controls in the areas identified below will significantly enhance staff's capacity to detect and/or prevent unauthorized access, suspicious activities, or security threats at various City locations.
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In January 2022, Morse Communications was approved to supply standardized equipment and software related to the City's physical security infrastructure. Identification of certain information relating to the City's critical infrastructure is confidential and exempt from disclosure under section 119.07(1) and s. 24(a), Art. I of the State Constitution by section 119.0725, Florida Statutes. Disclosure of such information could facilitate unauthorized access to or unauthorized modification, disclosure, or destruction of Information Technology resources.
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