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Bid #40-24: $74,900 purchase of 20 license plate recognition cameras for police
What this is
The city requests authorization to issue a purchase order to Flock Safety for $74,900 to purchase twenty automated license plate recognition cameras for the Police Department.
Why it matters
Adding 20 automated license plate recognition cameras expands the police department's surveillance capabilities across Richardson, which may affect both public safety and resident privacy.
Council action
Motion to approve the remaining Consent Agenda items as presented
Moved by Ken Hutchenrider. Seconded by Joe Corcoran.
7 yes · 0 no
The approved minutes report the tally without a name-by-name roll call.
Timeline
- July 10, 2026 Agenda posted — January 8, 2024 meeting
- January 8, 2024 Vote taken — January 8, 2024 meeting · Approved 7-0 (consent)
Appearances on agendas
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City Council — January 8, 2024
Authorize purchase order for $74,900
Official agenda language
BID #40-24 – WE REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ISSUE A PURCHASE ORDER TO FLOCK SAFETY FOR THE PURCHASE OF TWENTY (20) FLOCK SAFETY AUTOMATED LICENSE PLATE RECOGNITION CAMERAS FOR THE POLICE DEPARTMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $74,900.
Documents
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