Lancaster

City Council

CC 6. Renewal of Flock Safety Automated License Plate Reader Camera Subscription Recommendation/s: It is recommended that the City Council approve the renewal of a subscription for 50 Automated License Plate Reader ("ALPR") cameras from Flock Safety ("Flock") in an amount $ 150,000. This project includes a one-year lease of the cameras at $3000 per camera and a onetime $350 per camera installation fee (should the city choose to install additional cameras). Additional years will be at a cost of $3000 per camera per year. Cost includes license to access application to view cameras and camera footage, which will be stored in the cloud, all mounting equipment, installation, maintenance, upgrades, and no cost replacement of manufacturer faulty equipment. Flock Safety provides crime-fighting technology (cameras and software) under a service subscription model. Flock Safety's service is a flat annual fee that includes: ALPR camera hardware, hardware maintenance, ALPR software, software updates, unlimited users, 30 days unlimited data storage, LTE connectivity, solar panels, and mounting equipment. Flock Safety provides all supplies and equipment under standard operating procedures and complies with all government regulations and workplace safety guidelines. If the city chooses not to renew the agreement, Flock Safety will remove the existing cameras.