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2026108
AUTHORIZING THE STANDARDIZATION OF THE BRIVO ACCESS CONTROL SYSTEM FOR DUTCHESS COUNTY BUILDINGS AND FACILITIES IN ACCORDANCE WITH DUTCHESS COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE CODE SECTION 28.04
- Introduced
- July 12, 2026
- Latest action
- July 12, 2026
- Status
- ADOPTED
- District coverage
- scope: countywide
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PUBLIC WORKS
RESOLUTION NO. 2026108
RE: AUTHORIZING THE STANDARDIZATION OF THE BRIVO ACCESS
CONTROL SYSTEM FOR DUTCHESS COUNTY BUILDINGS AND
FACILITIES IN ACCORDANCE WITH DUTCHESS COUNTY
ADMINISTRATIVE CODE SECTION 28.04
Legislators VALDÉS SMITH, ATKINS, MUNN, POLASEK, ALEXANDER,
BRENDLI, CASWELL and HOUSE offer the following and moves its adoption:
WHEREAS, by Resolution No. 2013114, the County adopted the current AMAG system
as its standard security access control system for County buildings and facilities, and
WHEREAS, since 2022, the licensed vendors for the AMAG system in the region have
failed to provide satisfactory technical and on-site support, replacement parts are becoming
difficult to source, and there are known software and hardware security issues that AMAG is not
properly addressing, and
WHEREAS, the Department of Public Works (“DPW”) Building Administrator has
conducted research and sat in on demonstrations from three access control systems vendors to
determine the preferred system and confirmed capability with the County’s existing IT
infrastructure, and
WHEREAS, based on that research, it is recommended that DPW replace the current
AMAG system with the Brivo security access control system throughout the County’s buildings
and facilities, utilizing much of the existing hardware, door latches and wiring installed in
connection with the current AMAG system, with some locations requiring updated wiring and/or
door latches, and replace the current AMAG computer systems with a cloud-based server control
system operated and maintained by Brivo, and
WHEREAS, the reuse of the hardware, door latches and wiring of the current system will
reduce the County’s labor and materials cost of computer maintenance and software upgrades that
are currently being performed by the County’s Office of Central and Information Services
(“OCIS”), and
WHEREAS, DPW will migrate from the current AMAG system to the new Brivo system
over a period of three to four years to manage budget impacts, to ensure that all buildings and
facilities are secure during the migration period, and
WHEREAS, there are many efficiency benefits to a fully compatible security access and
electronic door control system; the number of keys that need to be carried by the County’s
maintenance staff will be reduced, access to buildings in an emergency is accelerated, there is
increased safety and security in daily operations, as well as cost savings and efficiency when
purchasing parts and supplies, and
PUBLIC WORKS
WHEREAS, all of the efficiency benefits outlined in the preceding paragraph translate into
cost savings for the taxpayers of the County for both short- and long-term facility maintenance and
operation, and
WHEREAS, Section 28.04 of the Dutchess County Administrative Code states that the
the reason for its adoption, now therefore, be it
RESOLVED, that the Dutchess County Legislature hereby approves and authorizes Brivo
as the County's standard security access control system for all buildings and facilities.
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Fiscal Impact: See Attached.
APPROVED
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SUSAN J. SERINO
COUNTY EXECUTIVE
Dato July 24,2026
STATE OF NEIT YORK
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COUNTY OF DUTCHESS
This is to certif that I, the undersigned Clerk of the Legislature of the County of Dutchess, hare compared the foregoing Resolution with the original
Resolution not on fle in the office of said Clerk, and which was adopted br said Legislature on the 13th day of Juir 2026, and the same a true and correct
transcript of said original Resolution and the whole thereof
JULIE STROISHI, CLERK OF THE LEGISLATURE
COORDINATION
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SUE SERINO
COUNTY EXECUTIVE
ROBERT H. BALKIND, P.E.
COMMISSIONER
DAVID C. WHALEN
DEPUTY COMMISSIONER
Dutchess COUNTY GovErNMENT
DEPARTMENT OF PuBLIC WORKS
MEMORANDUM
TO:
Gregg Pulver, Assistant County Executive
FROM:
Robert H. Balkind, P.E., Commissioner
DATE: April 17, 2026
RE:
REVISED - RESOLUTION REQUEST - STANDARDIZATION TO BRIVO ACCESS
CONTROL SYSTEM FOR DUTCHESS COUNTY BUILDINGS AND FACILITIES
DPW's Building Division has been researching options to change the preferred access control
system for County buildings and facilities from the current AMAG system, which the County
adopted as its standard security access control system via Resolution No. 2013114 in April 2013.
Since 2022, the licensed vendors for the AMAG system in our region have failed to provide
satisfactory technical and on-site support for the County's access control system. Replacement
parts are becoming difficult to source, and there are known software and hardware security
issues that AMAG is not addressing to the Department's satisfaction.
In addition, the AMAG
system cannot provide reports in sufficient detail to allow for proper access control system
auditing, management and maintenance.
There are many efficiency benefits to a fully compatible security access electronic door control
system; the number of keys that need to be carried by the County's maintenance staff will be
reduced, access to buildings in an emergency is accelerated, there is increased safety and
security in daily operations, there is cost savings and efficiency when purchasing parts and
supplies. All of these benefits translate into cost savings for the taxpayers.
DPW's Building Administrator researched three other access control systems to compare
features, cost and support. The vendors performed system demonstrations to assist the Building
Administrator to select the preferred system. The County's OCIS group was contacted to verify
that the Brivo system was compatible with the County's existing IT infrastructure, and it was
determined to be compatible. The information obtained through this research is attached to this
memo. Section 28.04 of the Dutchess County Administrative Code authorizes the County
Legislature to adopt a resolution by a two-thirds (2/3) vote of all of its members authorizing
standardization of equipment.
. Article 7 of the County's Procurement Policy requires that the
Director of Central Services review and approve this resolution request. A memo documenting
the Central Services Director's review and approval is attached.
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Much of the existing hardware, door latches and wiring that was installed in connection with the
current AMAG system will be incorporated into the new Brivo system. Some older AMAG
locations may require updated wiring and/or door latches. The current AMAG 'head end'
computer systems will be replaced with a cloud-based server control system operated and
maintained by Brivo. This reduces the County's cost (labor and materials) of computer
maintenance and software upgrades that are currently being performed by the County's OCIS
Department. The Department would migrate from the current AMAG system to the new Brivo
system over a period of 3-4 years to manage budget impacts and to ensure that all buildings
and facilities are secure during the migration period.
Based on the research and system demonstrations presented by the system vendors, and
pursuant to Article 28.04 of the Dutchess County Administrative Code, the Department Is
seeking the Legislature's adoption of Brivo as the County's standard access control system for
all buildings and facilities.
FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENT
• NO FISCAL IMPACT PROJECTED
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Additional Comments/Explanation:
The County adopted AMAG as its standard security access control system via Resolution No. 2013114 in April 2013.
site support for the County's access control system.
known software and hardware security issues that AMAG is not addressing to the Department's satisfaction. In addition,
Prepared by: Robert H. Balkind, P.E.
Prepared On: 4/3/2026
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SUE SERINO
COUNTY EXECUTIVE
ROBERT H. BALKIND, P.E.
COMMISSIONER
DAVID C. WHALEN
DEPUTY COMMISSIONER
DUtcHesS CounTY Government
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
To: Robert Balkind P.E., Commissioner of Public Works
Date: April 6, 2026
RE: Access control system standardization
As you are aware, I began evaluating replacements for our current AMAG access control system due to
several key concerns. First, the legacy hardware we have been installing is no longer aligned with
current reader security standards. More importantly, both AMAG and their local dealers have not been
able to provide the level of support the county requires to operate safely and securely.
Given that the county has been using AMAG for over 15 years and currently manages more than 500
controlled doors-a number that continues to grow—it was critical to identify a system that can scale
with our needs. After careful consideration, I narrowed the options down to three candidates: Avigilon
Alta, Brivo, and DSX.
Avigilon Alta and Brivo are modern, cloud-based platforms, while DSX is a traditional on-premises
server-based system similar to AMAG. As the industry continues to move toward cloud-based solutions,
DSX falls behind in terms of innovation. Cloud-based systems offer several advantages, including
reduced IT burden for maintaining physical servers, as well as regular updates for security and feature
enhancements.
In comparing Avigilon Alta and Brivo, both systems offer similar functionality, including user-friendly
interfaces, compatibility with much of our existing hardware, strong security compliance, and multi-site
integration capabilities. However, some key differences emerged. Avigilon, as a Motorola product, tends
to steer integrations toward its own ecosystem, particularly for video surveillance. In contrast, Brivo
operates on a more open platform, giving the county greater flexibility in selecting and integrating
future systems.
From a cost perspective, while the initial implementation costs for both platforms are comparable, Brivo
offers a lower annual licensing cost per door. Combined with its user-friendly interface and strong local
dealer support, this makes it a more practical and cost-effective solution.
Based on these factors, I recommend that the county standardize on Brivo as its access control system
moving forward.
Please let me know if you would like to discuss this further.
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SUE SERINO
COUNTY EXECUTIVE
STEPHEN OSCARLECE
COMMISSIONER
SARAH ANDREWS, CPPB, NIGP CPP
DIRECTOR
DUTCHESS COUNTY GOVERNMENT
OFFICE OF CENTRAL AND INFORMATION SERVICES
CENTRAL SERVICES DIVISION
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
RE:
Robert Balkind, Commissioner, Department of Public Works
Sarah Andrews, Director, OCIS Division of Central Services
April 7, 2026
Review and Approval of Standardization Request Prior to Legislative Submission
This memo documents my review of the standardization request submitted by the Department of Public Works
(DPW) prior to its transmission to the Legislature.
As part of the review process, a debarment check was completed for the proposed vendor (Brivo Systems, LLC)
using both the federal System for Award Management (SAM) and the New York State debarment listings. The
vendor does not appear on either list and is not debarred.
In addition, I reviewed the resolution request memorandum provided by DPW. The information and justification
they supplied appear reasonable, appropriate, and sufficiently support the need to proceed with the
standardization request. Based on the documentation and supporting rationale, I find the request to be complete
and justified.
As a reminder, the adoption of a standardization resolution does not eliminate the requirement to comply with
all applicable competitive bidding or competitive offering statutes and procurement policies.
Accordingly, this memo serves to document my approval of the resolution prior to its submission to the
Legislature.
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Public Works and Capital Projects Roll Call
District Name Yes No
District 16 - Fishkill and Beacon Valdés Smith*
X
District 9 - City of Poughkeepsie Atkins*
X
District 20 - Red Hook, Tivoli, and Rhinebeck Munn*
X
District 3 - LaGrange Polasek*
X
District 12 - East Fishkill Metzger*
X
District 6 - Town of Poughkeepsie Kaul
X
District 8 - City and Town of Poughkeepsie Brendli (C)
X
District 10 - City of Poughkeepsie Johnson
ABSENT
District 14 - Wappinger and Town of Poughkeepsie Winsby
X
District 18 - City of Beacon and Fishkill Rhodes (VC)
X
District 22 - Beekman and Union Vale Tresca
X
District 24 - Dover and Pawling House
X
11
Present: ____
1
Absent: ____
Vacant: ____
Resolution: ____
Motion: ____
11 1
Total : ______ ______
Yes No
Abstentions: _____
2026108 AUTHORIZING THE STANDARDIZATION OF THE BRIVO ACCESS
CONTROL SYSTEM FOR DUTCHESS COUNTY BUILDINGS AND FACILITIES IN
ACCORDANCE WITH DUTCHESS COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE CODE SECTION
28.04
Roll Call Sheets
District Last Name YES NO
District 16 - Fishkill and Beacon Valdés Smith
District 9 - City of Poughkeepsie Atkins
District 20 - Red Hook, Tivoli, and Rhinebeck Munn
District 3 - LaGrange Polasek
District 12 - East Fishkill Metzger
District 1 - Town of Poughkeepsie Redl
District 2 - LaGrange, Pleasant Valley & Town of Poughkeepsie Arnoff
District 4 - Hyde Park and Town of Poughkeepsie Lawler
District 5 - Town of Poughkeepsie Shah
District 6 - Town of Poughkeepsie Kaul
District 7 - Hyde Park and Pleasant Valley Darrow
District 8 - City and Town of Poughkeepsie Brendli
District 10 - City of Poughkeepsie Johnson
District 11 - Clinton, Pleasant Valley, and Rhinebeck Kearney
District 13 - East Fishkill and Wappinger Giles
District 14 - Wappinger and Town of Poughkeepsie Winsby
District 15 - Wappinger Faust
District 17 - Town and Village of Fishkill McHoul
District 18 - City of Beacon and Fishkill Rhodes
District 19 - North East, Stanford, Pine Plains, Milan & Red Hook Drago
District 21 - East Fishkill Caswell
District 22 - Beekman and Union Vale Tresca
District 23 - Pawling, Beekman and East Fishkill Rolison
District 24 - Dover and Pawling House
District 25 - Amenia, Washington, Pleasant Valley & Millbrook Alexander
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
25
Present: ____
Absent: ____
Vacant: ____
Resolution: ____
Motion: ____
25
Total : ______ ______
Yes No
Abstentions: ____
CONSENT AGENDA: RESOLUTIONS 096, 097, 098, 103, 108, 109, 110, 111, 114, 115, 117,
120, 121 OF THE YEAR 2026