REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: PACO BALDERRAMA, Chief of Police
Police Department
BY: MICHAEL LANDON, Deputy Police Chief
Patrol Division
SUBJECT
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Approve the updated Agreement between the City of Fresno Police Department and Flock Safety, in an amount not to exceed $1,498,690.41 for three (3) years for the subscription services of Automated License Plate Readers (ALPR), cameras, and software.
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RECOMMENDATIONS
On December 14, 2023, Council authorized the acceptance of $23,663,194 in grant funding from the State of California, Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC), allowing the Chief of Police to enter into and execute the agreement along with any amendments or modifications. Included was an award for a three (3) year contract not to exceed $1,498,690.41 with Flock Safety, exclusive regional distributor for the subscription services of Automated License Plate Readers (ALPR), cameras, and software, based on unique features specific to the needs of the Fresno Police Department and overall test results of major manufacturers. We later discovered that language regarding indemnity and insurance was inadvertently not updated and required review by the City of Fresno’s Risk Division. The contract cost has not changed.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The City of Fresno has been awarded grant funds in the amount of $23,663,194 from the State of California, Board of State Community Corrections (BSCC) to fund projects that support local law enforcement agencies in preventing and responding to organized retail theft, motor vehicle or motor vehicle accessory theft, or cargo theft within the cities of Fresno and Clovis. The grant period is from October 1, 2023, to June 1, 2027. This grant was accepted by Council on December 14, 2023. Staff recommends the re-approval and acceptance of the agreement with Flock Safety with updated indemnity and insurance provisions.
BACKGROUND
The State Budget Act of 2022 (Senate Bill 154, Chapter 43, Statutes of 2022) established the Organized Retail Theft Prevention Grant Program. Funding is available to California city police departments, sheriff departments, and probation departments to support local law enforcement agencies in preventing and responding to organized retail theft, motor vehicle or motor vehicle accessory theft, or cargo theft.
All purchases of equipment, products, or supplies will go through the appropriate procurement process as required by the Fresno Municipal Code.
ENVIRONMENTAL FINDINGS
This is not a “project” for the purposes of CEQA, pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15378.
LOCAL PREFERENCE
Local preference is not applicable because Flock Safety was selected by and through uniquely qualified findings.
FISCAL IMPACT
There will be no net impact to the general fund. The grant provides full cost recovery for all operations, training and supplies for this program during the period of the grant. Expenses will be claimed and reimbursed on a quarterly basis.
Attachments:
Agreement Between City of Fresno Police Department and Flock Safety
Uniquely Qualified Memo