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Resolution approving a one-year service agreement extension with Flock Safety in the amount of $120,000 to maintain operations of the City’s fixed-mount automated license plate reader (ALPR) program and authorizing the City Manager or their designee to execute the agreement.
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WHEREAS, in November of 2022, City Council approved the implementation and funding of the City’s fixed-mount automated license plate reader program and the City subsequently entered into an agreement with Flock Safety; and
WHEREAS, since implementation, the ALPR program has been a valuable investigative, public safety, and officer safety tool; and
WHEREAS, the City prioritizes privacy, transparency, and accountability of the ALPR program; and
WHEREAS, in August of 2026, the City discovered multiple service agreements between the City and Flock Safety that had different expiration dates; and
WHEREAS, it was determined the service agreement extension which expires on August 19, 2027 was the most current; and
WHEREAS, the cost of the service agreement extension is $120,000 to fund 40 ALPR cameras; and
WHEREAS, City Council authorization is needed to approve the service agreement extension; and
WHEREAS, the service agreement extension will be funded through the reallocation of available funds within the Police Department’s fiscal year (FY) 2026-27 adopted operating budget; and
WHEREAS, approval of the service agreement extension will ensure continuity of the ALPR program while the City conducts a Request for Proposals (RFP) to select the City’s next ALPR vendor.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of South San Francisco does hereby:
1. Approve the one-year service agreement extension with Flock Safety to maintain operation of the City’s fixed-mount ALPR system through August 19, 2027 in the amount of $120,000, attached hereto in Exhibit A and incorporated herein; and
2. Authorizes the City Manager or their designee to execute said agreement in substantially the same form as Exhibit A, and to make minor revisions, amendments, or modifications, subject to review and approval of the City Attorney, deemed necessary to carry out the intent of this Resolution and which do not materially alter or increase the City’s obligation thereunder.
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