RESOLUTION NO. ____-2023
RESOLUTION OF THE FORT BRAGG CITY COUNCIL APPROVING BUDGET AMENDMENT NO. 2022/2023-12 FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2022/23 AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO APPROVE A TWO-YEAR CONTRACT WITH FLOCK SAFETY TO PURCHASE SEVEN FLOCK LICENSE PLATE READER CAMERAS IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $28,200 FOR THE FIRST YEAR WHEREAS, Flock License Plate Reader cameras have demonstrated the ability to locate dangerous suspects, missing persons, and solve crimes; and WHEREAS, there are documented incidents of wanted fugitives coming to the Fort Bragg area to evade capture; and WHEREAS, Flock License Plate Reader cameras are used throughout Mendocino County, the State of California, and the United States; and WHEREAS, Flock License Plate Reader cameras are a passive force multiplier for law enforcement; and WHEREAS, Flock License Plate Reader cameras would greatly enhance the safety of the residents of Fort Bragg as well as critical infrastructure; and WHEREAS, there are available funds in the Asset Forfeiture Fund - General allocation to cover this purchase. As of December 30, 2022, the available balance was $140,456; and WHEREAS, based on all the evidence presented, the City Council finds as follows:
1. The adjustments to the FY 2022-23 Budget have been identified and are necessary, as shown in Exhibit A.
2. There are sufficient funds available in the Asset Forfeiture fund to cover this purchase.
3. The foregoing recitals are true and correct and are made a part of this Resolution.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Fort Bragg does hereby amend the previously adopted FY 2022-23 Budget to incorporate the changes enumerated in Exhibit A and authorize the City Manager to approve a two-year contract with Flock Safety; and purchase seven Flock License Plate Reader cameras in an amount not to exceed $28,200 for the first year.
The above and foregoing Resolution was introduced by Councilmember, ______________seconded by Councilmember _________________, and passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Fort Bragg held on January 23, 2023, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
RECUSED:
BERNIE NORVELL
Mayor
ATTEST:
June Lemos, MMC
City Clerk
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