Lakewood Municipal Court received approval to accept a $19,370.92 grant from the Foundation for Washington State Courts to replace its walk-through metal detector and X-ray machine at City Hall. The existing security screening equipment is at or near end-of-life, with repairs no longer cost-effective due to age and parts availability, and must be replaced to maintain compliance with Washington Court Rule GR 36. The total replacement cost is $38,741.84, with the grant offsetting roughly half and the balance funded by the City. The decision to replace the equipment is made, but the court and city may still need procurement support, installation, maintenance, and future upgrades for security hardware and related technology. Vendors in court security systems and maintenance services can use this as an entry point to discuss integrated security solutions, service contracts, and lifecycle planning for similar equipment across Lakewood facilities.

City explicitly notes repair is not cost-effective and that replacement is required for safety and G...