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Report regarding a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a two-year professional services agreement with Flock Safety for the installation of 12 new automated license plate recognition cameras and service of forty automated license plate recognition cameras in an amount not to exceed $241,800 (Scott Campbell, Chief of Police)
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Staff recommend that the City Council adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a two-year professional services agreement with Flock Safety, in an amount not to exceed $241,800, for the installation of 12 new automated license plate recognition cameras and service of forty automated license plate recognition cameras.
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BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION
On November 14, 2022, the City launched an Automated License Plate Recognition (ALPR) Camera Program. A total of 28 Flock Safety solar-powered cameras were installed at key public locations throughout the city to proactively prevent crime from occurring in South San Francisco. Over the past two years, cameras have proven to be a vital game changer in combating crime. The City has seen a significant decrease in property crimes and the program has helped solve several complex investigations that otherwise may not have been solved.
Due to the program's ongoing success and benefit to public safety, the City Council authorized expanding the program by installing an additional 12 cameras to increase coverage throughout the City. This addition will bring the ALPR program to a total of 40 cameras. ALPR Flock Safety continues to provide all the supplies, equipment, and service that are necessary for safe operation under standard operating procedures and meets all government regulations and workplace safety guidelines.
The proposed professional services agreement with Flock Safety would be executed for a two-year term in an amount not to exceed $241,800. The agreement would include the installation of 12 new automated license plate...
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