Sonoma County, CA Flock Contract

Who approved this?

Approved on the consent agenda, without discussion, by Sonoma County Board of Supervisors on September 12, 2023.

The Sonoma County Board of Supervisors approved file 2023-1021 on September 12, 2023 as agenda item 32, a consent calendar item requested by the Sheriff's Office. Supervisor Hopkins moved the item and Supervisor Rabbitt seconded it, and the record shows it passed with no individual roll call taken. The item authorized a Flock Group Inc. agreement for the Sonoma County Auto Theft Task Force covering 63 automated license plate recognition cameras placed across the county. The summary report sets a not to exceed amount of 426,950 dollars for the initial two year term, split into 237,950 dollars in fiscal year 2023-24, which includes installation, and 189,000 dollars in fiscal year 2024-25. It allows three additional one year extensions at up to 200,000 dollars a year. The task force pays the full cost from California Vehicle Code section 9250.14 vehicle registration fees, and the report states the agreement will have no impact on the general fund. Data is held no longer than 30 days and reached only by trained staff with a legitimate law enforcement need. The amount shown is the stated not to exceed total for the whole 2 year term.