R2022-26 Resolution Authorizing an Amended Lease Agreement between the City of Decatur and Flock Safety for the Deployment of 40 Additional LPR Cameras in City Neighborhoods and Adjacent Thoroughfares

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Police Department DATE: 2/26/2021 MEMO: 21-09 TO: The Honorable Julie Moore Wolfe and City Council Members FROM: Scot Wrighton,City Manager James E. Getz,Jr.,Police Chief Jim Edwards,IT Director SUBJECT: Resolution Authorizing a Lease Agreement Between the City of Decatur and Flock Safety for the Deployment of 60 LPR Cameras in City Neighborhoods and Adjacent Thoroughfares. SUMMARY RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council approve a Lease Agreement with Flock Safety to lease 60 License Plate Reader(LPR) Cameras for deployment in neighborhoods,and adjacent to major thoroughfares.The recommended lease is for 3 years with a first-year startup cost of$165,000. The cost would be$150,000 each year for the following two years.As proposed,the entire first-year expenditure would require no use of General Fund monies in 2021. BACKGROUND: The City of Decatur Police Department continues to recognize the need for,and value of,street surveillance cameras to help solve and reduce crime. Street surveillance camera systems,when strategically placed,can assist the Decatur Police Department solve cases. The City Council bas inquired about the use of street surveillance during several council meetings. The IT Department researched and found this product which we believe is the best option. PRIOR COUNCIL ACTION: No Action POTENTIAL OBJECTIONS: None Anticipated INPUT FROM OTHER SOURCES: None STAFF REFERENCE: Chief James E. Getz Jr. ,424-2745,jgrtz@decaturil.gov Jim Edwards,IT Director,424-2703, j edwards@decaturil.gov BUDGET/TIME IMPLICATIONS: No General Fund Monies in 2021 Anticipated General Fund expenses in 2022 and 2023 ATTACHMENTS: Description Type Staff Report Exhibit Resolution Resolution Letter Flock Contract Agreement Exhibit Flock Safety Presentation Exhibit