Lancaster
City Council
CC 6. Approve Expansion of City Detect AI Camera Program for Community Preservation
Recommendation(s):
1. Approve Annual Hardware and Software Costs for Community Preservation Vehicle
Mounted Cameras and AI Services provided by City Detect for an initial term of two (2)
years, including the purchase and installation of three additional cameras to be mounted on
City street sweepers.
2. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to finalize and execute all documents,
including a service agreement.
City Detect is an advanced AI platform designed to enhance staff services by analyzing
images of properties to identify and map issues such as blight, damage, and graffiti. This
technology converts raw imagery into actionable data, allowing staff to identify problem
areas more quickly and allocate resources more effectively.