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Commissioners approve $39,900 contract for six Flock Safety license-plate readers funded by asset-forfeiture/JAG funds
Summary
The board authorized a $39,900 contract for six license-plate reader cameras from Flock Safety, to be paid from DEA asset forfeiture funds with a possible JAG grant match; contract covers a 24-month initial term and is split across two fiscal years.
Caswell County commissioners voted Aug. 18 to approve a contract with Flock Safety to install six license-plate reader cameras at locations the sheriff's office deems strategically necessary.
County staff said the contract total is $39,900 split across two budget years ' $21,900 in the current fiscal year and $18,000 in the following year. Funding was identified in DEA asset-forfeiture funds, with a Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) noted as a possible alternative source if it is awarded. Staff said forfeiture funds are sufficient to cover the purchase if a grant does not materialize.
County staff discussed the vendor as the preferred option because of the vendor's database and described the cameras as placed at multiple high-traffic locations rather than clustered in a single spot. The contract exhibit page in the packet indicated an initial term of 24 months with a 24-month renewal term.
Commissioner Smith made the motion to approve the contract; Commissioner Totten seconded. The motion was approved by voice vote.
Commissioners asked follow-up questions about the budget split and whether the purchase includes ongoing software or support costs; staff said the proposal lists professional services and that hardware and ongoing software/support appear to be combined in the contract price and that staff would follow up with a detailed breakdown upon request. Staff also said that continued funding beyond the initial term would require future board action if forfeiture funds were not available.
