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City hears presentation on Flock camera network; first‑year Blue Shield funding may cover initial cost
Summary
Police and staff discussed a proposal to install a Flock camera network tied to regional systems; staff said the vendor offered to defer payment until Jan. 1 and that a Blue Shield designation has $50,000 available for the first year, making the initial commitment low risk.
Willard public‑safety staff and a vendor presented an overview of a license‑plate‑reading and area‑monitoring camera system (Flock) and answered board questions about cost options, camera counts and funding. Staff said the vendor offered a deferred payment option for the first year and that the state’s Blue Shield program could contribute up to $50,000 for the initial year, making the first‑year cost nominal if the Blue Shield allocation is applied.
During the presentation, staff described the Flock system as a “force…
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