Project Details

  • Programmed funding: $7,229,818
  • Appropriated funding: $4,229,818
  • Project type: Rehabilitation/replacement

Description and Scope

This project will enable the City's Security Division in conjunction with Public Works to identify and prioritize City assets and personnel to be protected, to identify threats to those assets and personnel, to assess the likelihood of threats to those assets and personnel, to assess the risk of loss associated with each asset and to determine appropriate measures to be taken to mitigate the threats, reduce the likelihood and reduce the risks. 

This CIP funding will also be used for the planning, design, construction, purchase, or implementation of identified security and safety measures, features, and possible building alterations.

Purpose and Need

As a result of the event that took place on May 31, 2019, an independent investigation was conducted. 

The investigative report recommended that the City of Virginia Beach take steps with regard to City-owned buildings to:

  • Facilitate first-responder access
  • Improve interior physical security
  • Develop or assign a specific department with qualified staff the responsibility for physical and technical security
  • Develop minimum security technology standards
  • Develop a 24-hour monitoring capability for integrated security technology platforms
  • Integrated security technology systems
  • Enhance Knox boxes and go-bags
  • Upgrade magnetic lock systems and incorporate panic or emergency alert buttons

An effective security program should also include development of:

  • Minimum standards for security personnel
  • Training requirements and minimum equipment needs (radios, weapons, etc.)
  • Security infrastructure to enhance the security of:
    • Facilities and schools
    • Utility systems
    • Water storage systems
    • Fuel storage systems
    • Information technology systems
    • Communications systems
    • Capital equipment
    • Grounds and parks
    • Parking lots
    • Vehicles
    • Boats
    • Personal protection of designated dignitaries
  • Projects
    • Beach Maintenance Facility Central Plant Loop Replacement City Security Enhancements Convention Center Capital Maintenance Corrections Center Renewal and Replacement Critical Court Safety and ADA Energy Performance Contracts – Phase II Euclid Yard Facility Replacement Facilities Access Systems Facilities Planning Services Fire Apparatus IV Fire Facility Rehabilitation and Renewal III Fire Training Center Improvements IV Heritage Building Maintenance II Housing Resource Center Renovations Intermediate Care Facilities Judicial Center Maintenance Law Enforcement Training Academy Replacement Leroy Road Impound Lot and Remedial Action Library Automated Materials Handler System Mosquito Control Replacement Mounted Police Maintenance and Repair Public Safety Equipment Replacement Project II Stormwater Operations Control Center Various Buildings HVAC Rehabilitation and Renewal IV Various Buildings Rehabilitations and Renewal IV Virginia Aquarium Building Systems & Facility Infrastructure II Virginia Aquarium Renewal and Replacement III Virginia Beach Sports Center Maintenance Waste Management Facility Replacement