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SUBJECT: Security at Libraries: Appendix
NO. 8785
July 11, 2006
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On June 1, 2006, the Library discontinued the security guard service at nine of its locations. (See attached
appendix for a complete list and details.) The guard service is continuing at the Central and Southwest
Regional libraries, as these facilities are relatively large, with multiple entrances. In addition, the 7.5 hours of
weekly guard coverage at both the Caville Outreach Opportunity Library (COOL) and the Butler Outreach
Library Division (BOLD) were retained to support the staff during lunch breaks, ensuring that no employee is
left alone. The Wedgwood Library has never had a security guard presence, and the Shamblee Library is
covered by the contract for the community center in which it resides.
The reasons for discontinuing the service at the nine libraries are as follows:
• Need to cut costs in light of City budgetary pressures: $174,228 annual savings
• Discontinuation of guard presence determined to have limited impact on Library's service delivery
• Poor level of service provided by vendor, Texas Star Security, and its employees
• Security guards as crime deterrent not demonstrated
• Main function of guards was to control children after school; staff is able to control these situations,
working in conjunction with the police department
The Library Director will continue to evaluate the effects of reduced security on staff and the public. If a
need for private security guard service emerges at any of these locations it can quickly be re- established. If
you have any questions please don't hesitate to contact Assistant City Manager Libby Watson or Gleniece
Robinson, Library Director at 817- 871 -7706.
Charles R. Boswell
City Manager
Appendix Attached
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21NFORMAL REPORT TO CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
No. 8785
To the Mayor and Members of the City Council
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SUBJECT: Security at Libraries: Appendix
Appendix: Security Guard Services Eliminated at Nine
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July 11, 2006
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Libraries
Amitial Cost
$17,550
Riverside
27
$17,550
Northside
27
$17,550
Seminary South
27
$17,550
East Berry
27
$17,550
Ridglea
27
$17,550
Diamond Hill Jarvis
27
$17,550
Summer len
27
$17,550
East Regional
44
$33,828
- Tots�s
260
174,228
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