HomeMy WebLinkAbout2015-11-24 - AGENDA REPORTS - AUTOMATIC LICENSE PLATE READER (2)0
Agenda Item: 4
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
Q) AGENDA REPORT
CONSENT CALENDAR
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CITY MANAGER APPROVAL: 1 j=�
DATE:
November 24, 2015
SUBJECT:
PURCHASE OF TWO AUTOMATIC LICENSE PLATE READER
(ALPR) TRAILERS
DEPARTMENT:
City Manager's Office
PRESENTER:
Jerrid McKenna
RECOMMENDED ACTION
City Council:
1. Approve the purchase of two Automatic License Plate Reader trailers from Kustom
Signals and 3M in an amount not to exceed $85,901.66.
2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents, subject to City
Attorney final document approval, contingent upon the appropriation of funds by the City
Council in the annual budget for such fiscal year.
BACKGROUND
The purchase of two Automatic License Plate Reader (ALPR) trailers was approved during the
2015-2016 budget process. ALPR technology is used by law enforcement agencies to notify
deputies if a license plate of interest has been detected. This tool helps law enforcement by
quickly identifying vehicles that have been stolen, are involved in ongoing police investigations,
or are registered to a wanted felon. Currently, the Santa Clarita Sheriffs Station utilizes the
ALPR technology with similar units placed into patrol cars. The addition of trailers with this
technology will allow Sheriff Deputies to scan license plates for connections to crime activity,
while simultaneously having the ability to display speed or traffic messages as necessary. The
information collected by this type of technology will be used exclusively for law enforcement
purposes.
ALPR trailers can be monitored in dispatch and by deputies via the Mobile Data Center in patrol
vehicles. The trailers can be placed in static locations and monitor passing vehicles in areas
experiencing a heightened number of residential burglaries. The purchase of these trailers will
provide enhanced public safety and crime solving capability through the use of technology.
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The purchase of these customized trailers is recommended as a sole -source purchase. The cost of
each trailer is $42,950.83, which includes the purchase of the trailer with electronic messaging
components from Kustom Signals ($21,967.78) and the cost to upgrade the trailer with ALPR
technology from 3M ($20,983.05). The combination of these two technologies is specific to law
enforcement and is already being utilized by other stations within the Los Angeles County
Sheriff's Department.
The City currently owns two Public Awareness Radar Educational Trailer (PARET) units which
can be placed throughout the City to alert drivers of the speeds they are traveling. The ALPR
trailers are similar to the PARET units, with additional capabilities. The City's PARET units do
not record any data and are deployed to areas that experience excessive speeding rather than
increased crime.
ALPR trailers have unique features and capabilities, including changeable messaging platforms
designed specifically for Homeland Security Applications, use of 199 pre-programmed messages
and up to 199 user -defined messages. The trailers have an all -LED display, providing
outstanding legibility during all weather, daylight, and nighttime conditions. This technology is
housed in a compact size allowing for multiple trailers to be deployed quickly in order to
communicate vital information to the public.
Funds for this purchase were appropriated with the adoption of the 2015-16 Fiscal Year Budget.
The purchase is being funded with Domestic Highway Enforcement state and federal funds. The
use of these funds is governed by state and federal legislation. All funds distributed to local
governments are regulated by specific guidelines and to be used to support law enforcement.
This request supports the public safety theme of the Santa Clarita 2020 plan, and the goal of
implementing the use of technological resources to improve the operations of the Santa Clarita
Valley Sheriff's Station.
ALTERNATIVE ACTION
Other action as determined by the City Council
FISCAL IMPACT
Funds were appropriated as part of the FY 2015/16 budget in account number 16151-5201.002.
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