TO: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
FROM: Library
MEETING DATE: June 3, 2025
DEPARTMENT CONTACT:
Mellisa Hannum
PHONE:
707-882-3114
DEPARTMENT CONTACT:
Barb Chapman
PHONE:
707-367-8216
ITEM TYPE: Consent Agenda
TIME ALLOCATED FOR ITEM: N/A
AGENDA TITLE:
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Approval of Standard Services Agreement with Defense Block Security in the Amount of $198,000 for Security Guard Services at the Ukiah Branch of the Mendocino County Library, Effective Upon Execution through June 30, 2028, in Order to Provide a Safe Environment at the Ukiah Branch for Patrons, Visitors and Staff
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RECOMMENDED ACTION/MOTION:
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Approve standard services Agreement with Defense Block Security in the amount of $198,000 for security guard services at the Ukiah Branch of the Mendocino County Library, effective upon execution through June 30, 2028, in order to provide a safe environment at the Ukiah Branch for patrons, visitors, and staff; and authorize Chair to sign same.
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PREVIOUS BOARD/BOARD COMMITTEE ACTIONS:
The Board has approved Library security service agreements #16-079, 17-009, 17-138, 19-148, and 22-176.
SUMMARY OF REQUEST:
The Ukiah Main Branch of the Mendocino County Library has contracted for security guard services since 2014 after incidents affecting the safety of patrons, visitors, and staff increased. The need for a security guard has continued since that time with patrons stating that the presence of a security guard helps them to feel safe when visiting the branch, and staff reporting fewer incidents requiring the intervention of the City of Ukiah Police and more time to assist the public with library services.
The request for proposal for Library Security Services #008-25 was completed and resulted in the selection of Defense Block Security for the Library. Annual expenses are expected to be less than $67,000 each year totaling no more than $198,000 over three years and paid with Library funds. The contract helps the County progress t...
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