To: MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
From: JOE HOFFMAN, CHIEF OF POLICE
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APPROVE THE THIRD AMENDMENT TO AN AGREEMENT WITH FLOCK GROUP, INC. DBA FLOCK SAFETY TO IMPLEMENT TWO ADDITIONAL AUTOMATIC LICENSE PLATE READER CAMERAS IN THE HARBOR/PIER AREA FOR AN INITIAL AMOUNT OF $5,720 FOR THE TERM AUGUST 5, 2025 THROUGH JANUARY 18, 2026 AND $4,820 PER YEAR THEREAFTER FOR UP TO TWO YEARS, INCREASING THE TOTAL ANNUAL NOT TO EXCEED AMOUNT OF THE AGREEMENT, INCLUSIVE OF ALL AMENDMENTS, TO $29,820
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Approval of the proposed amendment to the Agreement with Flock Group, Inc., (dba Flock Safety) would allow the Police Department, using Supplemental Law Enforcement Services Funds, to expand the City's Automated License Plate Recognition (ALPR) program. Specifically, the amendment would provide for the installation of two additional fixed ALPR camera systems, with live-view video capabilities, at the two entrances to the Marina (Mole D) Parking lot, one on Portofino Way and the other on Harbor Drive. These cameras are expected to provide increased security for the various special events and amenities (both current and future) that are hosted in the area.
BACKGROUND
Flock Safety ALPR systems support proactive policing and investigations by detecting vehicles of interest that have been reported stolen, involved in a crime, or identified for other lawful purpose like the existence of arrest wants/warrant(s) for a person associated with the vehicle. This detection occurs with real-time alert notifications and preserves evidence in an easily searchable format. Flock Safety uses proprietary "Vehicle Fingerprint" technology to not only recognize license plates, but also vehicle characteristics such as color, make, model, and distinguishing features, even in instances where a license plate is obscured or missing. The proposed purchase will add two additional fixed ALPR cameras to strategic ingress points near the waterfront on Harbor Drive and on ...
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