HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 9823RESOLUTION NO. 9823
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
APPROVING THE SUBSCRIPTION TO FLOCK SERVICES TO INCLUDE LICENSE
PLATE READERS AND SOFTWARE
WHEREAS, the Mounds View PD wants to continue to invest in technology in
order to deter, detect, and solve crimes and;
WHEREAS, Flock Safety presented staff with a desirable approach to deploying
ALPR cameras throughout the community, and;
WHEREAS, the Flock program proposed here would include 10 cameras which
can be spread throughout the City in high crime areas, and;
WHEREAS, the key benefits of Flock are that they charge an annual flat rate per
camera of $3,000, which is wireless, free of infrastructure setup, and has the option for
solar or direct power, and;
WHEREAS, the Mounds View PD has deployed mobile ALPRs in the past;
however, these devices have reached their end of life and are no longer in service; and;
WHEREAS, Flock includes a two-year warranty, Criminal Justice Information
Services (CJIS) compliant cloud -based hosting, unlimited user licenses, ongoing
software enhancements, camera setup, mounting, shipping, handling, and a cellular
connection, and;
WHEREAS, the 2023 Minnesota Legislature enacted a one-time Public Safety
Aid Package which will fund this program.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Mounds View, Ramsey County, Minnesota to approve the subscription to Flock services
to include license plate readers and software in the amount of $66,500 for 24 months.
Adopted this 27th day, of Noveml�W 2023.
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