Community Connect Downtown: Security Camera Grant Program

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

The City of Albuquerque Metropolitan Redevelopment Agency (MRA) and the Albuquerque Police Department (APD) have partnered to create the Community Connect Downtown Security Camera Program. This program emerged from an action item in the Downtown FORWARD Plan (2022) aimed at making downtown safer. Community Connect Downtown Security Camera program provides funding to purchase security cameras for their property and connects them to the Albuquerque Police Department’s Real Time Crime Center (RTCC). Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until funds are depleted, with priority given to those who plan to install and connect security cameras within three months of being awarded funding and have a safety plan in place.

TO APPLY

Property must be located within the boundaries of the designated Downtown Metropolitan Redevelopment Area, as shown in the application, or at: https://www.cabq.gov/mra/redevelopment-areas.

Interested applicants should ensure that their properties meet all of the following requirements:

• The applicant must be the property owner. Lessees seeking to apply must do so with the property owner as co-applicant.
• The property owner shall provide proof of ownership (Deed) and complete the City’s modified W-9 form.
• The property must have active broadband internet in place to be eligible.
• Applicants must be eligible to apply for funds by completing an eligibility application.

The competitive program has $500,000 total available, up to $20,000 per property. Applicants can apply for one (1) grant per property. Property owners with multiple properties must submit a separate application for each property, up to three (3) individual awards. Applications must be submitted online and will be accepted on a rolling basis until the funds are expended. Applications will not be accepted via mail, email, or in person.

Eligible expenses include:

• Security camera equipment;
• Installation cost;
• Licensing;
• Cost to integrate the camera into the RTCC system; and
• (If necessary) The cost of light fixtures and installation for security camera functionality.

Potential Vendors

• A-Com Technologies
  https://a-comtech.com
  2655 Pan American Fwy NE STE D, Albuquerque, NM 87107
  Phone: 505-344-1370
  Cell: 505-417-0986
  Email: [email protected]

• Sandia Lightwave
  http://sandialightwave.com
  3823 Hawkins St NE, Albuquerque, NM 87109
  Phone: 505-880-0603
  Cell: 505-363-4656
  Email: [email protected]

• Intraworks
  https://www.intraworksusa.com
  7910 Lorraine Ct. NE, Albuquerque, NM 87113
  Phone: 505-884-1970
  Fax: 505-884-8585
  Email: [email protected]

• Access Technologies
  https://www.atisw.com
  1301 Cuesta Arriba Ct NE, Suite B, Albuquerque, NM 87113
  Phone: 505-938-3945
  Email: [email protected]

• Summit Fire and Security
  https://summitfiresecurity.com
  7131 Washington ST NE, Albuquerque, NM 87109
  Phone: 505-884-1217
  Cell: 505-385-0052
  Email: [email protected]

APPLICATION PROCESS

The Community Connect Downtown Security Camera Program is a competitive application. Applicants must have been deemed eligible and must complete the application form.

A complete application package shall include:

• Eligibility Approval Form; 
• Completed Application Form;
• Proof of Property Ownership (e.g., property deed, real estate contract, and notarized authorization);
• Project scope;
• Image(s) of the property (e.g., photos, detailed drawings, Google Maps screen grab);
• Conceptual drawing of the security camera location in its future proposed placement site;
• Project Budget with itemized costs, including but not limited to labor, material costs, implementation costs, and permitting fees. All supporting vendor/contractor quotes must also be included;
• Project timeline, which must be supported by vendors/contractors in the attached quotes and
• Completed W-9 supplier form.

APPLICATION EVALUATION CRITERIAN 

• Applicants deemed eligible can apply. Conditions will be evaluated based on how well they meet the criteria below.

  • Proof of property ownership;
  • Lies within the Downtown Metropolitan Redevelopment Area;
  • Exhibits a security need;
  • Business contributes to economic vitality; and
  • Applicants can meet deadlines by providing vendor-supported budget quotes and timelines.

WHO DO I CONTACT WITH QUESTIONS?

For application questions:

Mara Salcido, MRA Project Manager: [email protected], 505-549-0542

For media inquiries:

Sarah Supple, MRA PIO: [email protected]