CC MEETING: September 10, 2024
DATE: August 26, 2024
TO: Erin Rinehart, City Manager
FROM: Roberto Arrendondo, Chief of Police
Rex Redden, Executive Director of Public Safety
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Consider A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Enter Into An Agreement With FLOCK For A One-Year Lease Of 57 IP Cameras In An Amount Not To Exceed $221,000 Over A One-Year Period.
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BACKGROUND:
The Police Department originally utilized only 19 IP cameras throughout the city to combat vehicle crime through an annual lease with FLOCK Safety. With Carrollton’s size and extensive road network, these 19 cameras provide little coverage across the city. This lease continues the additional 57 cameras leased from the FY24 MVCPA grant, bringing the total number of IP cameras in use to 76.
The agreement will primarily be paid for using funds awarded by the Texas Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention Authority’s Catalytic Converter Grant, with the city only responsible for the one-time implementation fees.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:
The cost for the agreement is not to exceed $221,000. The grant will reimburse the 1-year lease of $221,000.
MVCPA SB 224 Catalytic Converter Grant - 1-year IP lease, 57 cameras - $184,167.00.
20% cash match - $36,833.00
COMMUNITY IMPACT:
Items leased through these grant awards will allow police to deter and detect catalytic converter thefts at a greater rate, while also assisting in other vehicle crime detection and investigations.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION/DESIRED ACTION:
Staff recommends City Council approval of a resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into an agreement with FLOCK For A One-Year Lease Of 57 IP Cameras in an amount not to exceed $221,000 over a one-year period.