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 19, 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. A total of two additional fixed ALPR camera systems, with live-view video capabilities, would be installed 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 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, were involved in a crime, or identified for another lawful purpose, such as active arrest wants/warrant(s) being issued for a person associated with the vehicle. License plate of interest are detected in real-time, with automated alert notifications and all associated evidence is preserved and easily searchable by authorized Police Department staff. 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 fixed ALPR cameras to two strategic ingress points near the Waterfront on...
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