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.