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Who approved this?
Approved 6-0 by Decatur City Council on November 6, 2023.
The Decatur City Council adopted Resolution R2023-231 on November 6, 2023, authorizing a five year lease agreement extension with Flock Safety for license plate reader cameras in city neighborhoods and adjacent thoroughfares. The recorded vote was 6 to 0. Council members Ed Culp, Dennis Cooper, Pat McDaniel, Lisa Gregory and David Horn voted yes alongside Mayor Julie Moore Wolfe. Police Chief Shane Brandel answered council questions about how well the cameras worked and about possible upgrades. The Flock Group Inc order form filed with the item sets a total of 1,250,000 dollars for 100 Flock Safety Falcon cameras across a 60 month initial term, with a 24 month renewal term available. Payment is 250,000 dollars at contract signing plus 250,000 dollars annually for four more years on Net 30 terms. Data retention in the order form is 30 days. Neither the minutes nor the order form names a funding source. This is Decatur in Macon County, Illinois.
| Official (as recorded) | Office | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Julie Moore Wolfe | Mayor | Yes |
| Ed Culp | City Council member | Yes |
| Dennis Cooper | City Council member | Yes |
| Pat McDaniel | City Council member | Yes |
| Lisa Gregory | City Council member | Yes |
| David Horn | City Council member | Yes |
Renewal date pending
The contract end date has not yet been confirmed from records.
The money
- Contract amount: $1,250,000
- Cameras: 100
- Contract amount per camera: $12,500 (about $2,500 a year)
- Term: 60 months
What happens next
Renewals are decided in public. Residents can attend the meeting, speak during public comment, and write to the office above through official channels. The ACLU publishes a model cancellation resolution officials can adapt.
Sources
- Decatur, Illinois City Council minutes (November 6, 2023) decatur.novusagenda.com
- Flock Group Inc order form for IL Decatur PD, city council agenda attachment decatur.novusagenda.com
Last verified: September 7, 2026. Something wrong? Request a correction.
The record
On November 6, 2023, Decatur City Council approved the contract. The tally: 6 yes, 0 no. The named yes votes: Julie Moore Wolfe, Ed Culp, Dennis Cooper, Pat McDaniel, Lisa Gregory, David Horn. The path was a council vote. Decatur Police Department runs the cameras.
The stated price: $1,250,000. It covers 5 years. The network counts 100 cameras. That comes to about $12,500 per camera.
The agreement remains in force.
2 sources back this record; each is listed with its date under Sources. Last verified September 7, 2026. More from the state: the Illinois hub. Everything: the tracker.
Cite this record
Who Approved This, "Decatur, IL Flock Contract," whoapprovedthis.org, accessed October 13, 2026, https://whoapprovedthis.org/city/il-decatur/.
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