HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 10212 - 2026/02/23RESOLUTION NO. 10212
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
APPROVING THE SUBSCRIPTION RENEWAL FOR 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 includes 10 cameras which have been 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, Over the past two years, this investment has produced numerous
positive outcomes to include traffic enforcement, locating and recovering stolen
vehicles, locating missing people, arresting individuals with warrants, solving crimes,
identifying and investigating leads in cases, and a deterrent over this two-year period.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Mounds View, Ramsey County, Minnesota to approve the subscription renewal for
Flock services to include license plate readers and software in the amount of $60,000
for 24 months from Account 100-4200-5100 (technology and maintenance agreements).
Adopted this 23t" day of February 2026.
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ATTEST:
Nyle ikmu , Ci y Administrator
(seal)