REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION
DATE: 10/05/2022
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
FROM: Police Department
SUBJECT:
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Automated License Plate Reader Community Partner Camera Funding Agreement.
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
This staff report asks the Council to approve the Automated License Plate Reader Community Partner Camera Funding Agreement, which is a program designed to expand the use of fixed license plate reader cameras within the City through a partnership between the Corona Police Department and organizations within the community. For this program, community organizations refer to individuals or groups within the City's residential, commercial, and industrial areas. Camera purchases may be funded by either individual businesses and residents or by larger groups or associations.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Recommended action
That the City Council:
a. Approve the Automated License Plate Reader Community Partner Camera Funding Agreement.
b. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into Automated License Plate Reader Community Partner Camera Funding Agreements with community organizations to purchase automated license plate reader cameras.
c. Authorize the City Attorney to make any minor, non-substantive modifications to the Automated License Plate Reader Community Partner Camera Funding Agreement.
d. Authorize and establish ownership of revenue received from the Community Partner Funding Agreement as funding designated for camera purchases and related contract costs.
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BACKGROUND & HISTORY:
In October 2020, the City issued a Request for Proposal to provide a fixed Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) program. Flock Safety was chosen as the vendor, and 28 fixed automated license plate reader cameras were mounted within the City of Corona. The fixed ALPR system can quickly identify vehicles wanted for crimes or reported as stolen. However, approval from the City of Corona must be obtained before privately owned AL...
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