RESOLUTION NO. (N.C.S.)
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE DIRECT PURCHASE OF FIXED LICENSE PLATE READER (LPR) CAMERA SYSTEMS FROM VIGILANT SOLUTIONS, LLC.
WHEREAS, the Salinas Police Department received an Organized Retail Theft (ORT) Prevention Grant for $3.57M to respond to the growing threat of organized retail crime and continuing high rate of motor vehicle theft; and WHEREAS, cameras and License Plate Reader (LPR) technology are useful tools used by police agencies to help solve crimes; and WHEREAS, the Salinas Police Department is requesting the approval for the purchase of L5F Fixed License Plate Reader (LPR) camera systems from Vigilant Solutions, LLC; and WHEREAS, the the purchase will be fully funded by the Salinas Police Department has funds to support this purchase utilizing the 2023 ORT Grant.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that pursuant to Salinas Municipal Code section 12-27 the Salinas City Council authorizes the direct purchase of L5F Fixed License Plate Reader (LPR) camera systems from Vigilant Solutions, LLC for a cost not to exceed $931,755.71 and authorizes the Purchasing Agent to complete the purchase.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 24th day of September 2024, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
APPROVED:
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Kimbley Craig, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Patricia M. Barajas, City Clerk
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