MILWAUKEE – (January 17, 2008) – Johnson Controls has signed a $13.9 million performance contract with the city of Hollywood, Fla., to outfit the City with a Wi-Fi wireless communications platform, an automated water meter reader system and solar-powered multi-space Wi-Fi parking meters.
The operational and energy efficiencies from the projects are expected to save Hollywood more than $23 million during a 15-year period. Johnson Controls, under the terms of the performance contract, will guarantee performance of the technology improvements. The savings will come from the performance of the wireless technologies, which will create operational efficiencies in multiple departments and streamline many city functions.
“Today’s approval of this technology project puts Hollywood on the cutting edge of Florida’s cities in providing superior service to its residents and positions us to continue attracting world class technology and life sciences companies,” said Hollywood Mayor Mara Giulianti. “I am particularly excited about Hollywood’s being a wireless city and the versatility it provides. This initiative continues to build on our commitment to use technology to enhance the efficiency of local government and provide the highest quality municipal services.”
This new Wi-Fi communications platform will allow Hollywood’s public safety agencies to operate more efficiently while providing free outdoor Internet access to all city residents, businesses and visitors. Wi-Fi users will enjoy Internet access at speeds similar to that of DSL, while the strength of the municipal signal will allow, for example, police officers in squad cars to download information vital to public safety quickly and efficiently over a secure network.
