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AGENDA ITEM REVIEW FORM |
6.A.
Regular City Council Meeting
- Meeting Date:
- 08/25/2021
- Department Head:
- Richard Jessup
- Submitted By:
- Michelle Boucher, Administrative Coordinator, Police Department
Action Requested:
Motion
ITEM:
Discussion and possible action on any and all matters regarding authorization to accept service agreement and enter into a contract with Flock Group Inc. (Richard Jessup, Chief of Police)
SUMMARY:
The San Luis Police Department would like a scalable solution to increase clearance rates and deter crime. The Flock Safety camera sees like a detective to make actionable evidence available when needed that is easily searchable by vehicle type, make, model, color, timeframe, or plate details. They deliver this detail through Al and Machine Learning technology that scans each image for distinguishing features, instead of traditional metal plates. This means they can also detect vehicles with no plates, temporary plates, dirty/covered plates, and even get accurate state detection.
Over 70% of crime occurs with a vehicle, so Flock Safety is able to capture vehicles traveling up to 100 MPH and up to 75 ft. away, day and night. A license plate is the best evidence to solve crime. It is public information on a public road, and it will give the San Luis Police Department the first investigative lead we need to solve crime.
The San Luis Police department is requesting to enter into an agreement with Flock Safety for a term of 2 years, for a total cost of $16,500.00 per year. The contract will include six (6) cameras, installation, warranty, and storage of footage.
Over 70% of crime occurs with a vehicle, so Flock Safety is able to capture vehicles traveling up to 100 MPH and up to 75 ft. away, day and night. A license plate is the best evidence to solve crime. It is public information on a public road, and it will give the San Luis Police Department the first investigative lead we need to solve crime.
The San Luis Police department is requesting to enter into an agreement with Flock Safety for a term of 2 years, for a total cost of $16,500.00 per year. The contract will include six (6) cameras, installation, warranty, and storage of footage.
RECOMMENDATION / SUGGESTED MOTION:
I MOVE TO APPROVE THE CONTRACT WITH FLOCK GROUP INCORPORATED FOR $16,500.00 FOR THE INITIAL YEAR OF 2 YEARS AND APPROVE THE PRICE TERMS FOR SUBSEQUENT YEARS AS PRESENTED.
Fiscal Impact
- IS THERE FISCAL IMPACT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ITEM:
- Yes
- CITY/STATE/FEDERAL FUNDS:
- City
- TOTAL:
- $16,500.00
- BUDGETED AMOUNT:
- $16,500.00
- AVAILABLE AMOUNT TO TRANSFER:
- N/A
- ACCT NAME & GL#/REMAINING BALANCE BEFORE PURCHASE:
- Contractual Services 100-181-80000 102,898.38
FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENT (IF THIS IS A BUDGET TRANSFER, YOU MUST ATTACH THE BUDGET ADJUSTMENT FORM):
Funds were added to general fund account 100-181-80000, Contractual Services. There are sufficient funds in this account to make the purchase.
The contract term is for five (5) years, termination possible with 30 days' notice. Currently, subsequent years will be $15,000.00 per year, but the price may increase on 30 days' notice.
The contract term is for five (5) years, termination possible with 30 days' notice. Currently, subsequent years will be $15,000.00 per year, but the price may increase on 30 days' notice.