DATE: October 24, 2019
TO: Board of Mayor and Aldermen
FROM: Eric Stuckey, City Administrator
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COF Contract No. 2019-0259 with Flock Group Inc. for the purchase of two license plate readers for the Franklin Police Department.
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Purpose
The purpose of this memo is to provide information to the Franklin Board of Mayor and Aldermen (BOMA) concerning the purchase of two license plate readers for the Franklin Police Department.
Background
The license plate readers will be used as an investigative tool. This equipment will be placed throughout the city and will allow the police department to obtain information to help solve crimes, find stolen vehicles, and capture suspicious activity.
Financial Impact
There is not upfront cost for the license plate readers. However, there will be a reoccurring usage fee cost of $2,000.00 dollars per year per license plate reader. This cost will be paid from the Drug Fund.
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Staff recommends the City Administrator approve the agreement for and acquisition of two license plate readers under authority granted by the BOMA.