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Regular City Council Meeting Monday,July 14, 2014 Page 9 Based on the comments of Mr. Hess, Councilmember McGehee asked Mr. Heiser to respond; and asked if this requested hardware would work with that video pro- gram as well. Mayor Roe further questioned if the City wanted the Comcast package installed. Mr. Heiser clarified that video security was an enterprise-wide system, with every camera in the City connected to the City Hall's IP network, and all video images stored on services actually located in City Hall. When considering a network connection, Mr. Heiser advised that there was no more secure connection than that of the City, with all connections terminating at City Hall from each location rather than available on an internet system such as Comcast. Mr. Heiser noted re- cent instances over the last few months where security was breached through the Comcast system, and expressed his desire to balance City needs and security with services available through Comcast. For instance, Mr. Heiser noted that Villa Park was a long distance from City Hall, and Comcast may be the best and most cost-effective solution; while Rosebrook Park was very close in proximity to the city's fiber system, and therefore that may prove the best option. Mr. Heiser not- ed that the video security system was completely different for the City's operation allowing the Police Department to monitor City Hall, parks and the arena; includ- ing the other five cities on the system that could also be monitored from this one- enterprise-wide system. At the request of Councilmember McGehee, Mr. Heiser confirmed that the IP cameras used would be the same no matter which system was used, and were available from many sources. Councilmember Laliberte advised that she would vote in support of this request in order to move it forward, reminding that she was the person pushing for Wi-Fi availability, but suggested those facilities used more or larger and used more ex- clusively for PowerPoint presentations or needing such amenities, should be first on the priority list, with smaller facilities to follow as applicable. Councilmember Laliberte clarified that, while she preferred the remaining installation issue return for City Council sooner versus later, she didn't think installations needed comple- tion immediately at all facilities at once, with the exception of door access and se- curity cameras in all buildings. Mayor Roe noted that part of the City Council's previous direction to staff had been the cost and prioritization components as part of their overall analysis. Roll Call Ayes: McGehee; Willmus: Laliberte; Etten; Roe. Nays: None.