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Farmers Branch adopts Samsara fleet-tracking contract; council asks for nine-month review

City of Farmers Branch City Council · October 23, 2024
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Summary

Council approved a five-year contract to move the city's fleet and asset tracking to Samsara, covering about 330 assets. Year 1 is subsidized (~$30,208); years 2–5 cost about $64,000 annually. Council asked for a nine-month usage review and noted a 60-day cancel clause in year 1.

Farmers Branch approved Resolution 2024-180 to adopt Samsara fleet-and-asset-tracking software and licensing for the city.

Deputy Director Catherine Lee explained the city currently uses two tracking systems for roughly 135 assets and proposed consolidating under Samsara to cover about 330 assets, including vehicles, mowers and fueling equipment.…

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