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Munhall reviews license-plate reader trial and vendor options; staff to report back
Summary
Council heard an update on a trial of Flock Systems license-plate reader cameras, discussed alternate vendors (Plate Logic, PlateSmart) and whether district attorney funding or county standardization will affect procurement decisions.
Staff briefed council on a trial deployment of automated license-plate reader (LPR) equipment provided during a trial period by Flock Systems; equipment has been installed in Munhall and neighboring boroughs as part of a county-level effort to standardize LPRs.
Council members discussed alternative vendors (Transcript mentions Plate Logic and PlateSmart) and asked whether the district attorney’s office would provide funding or support procurement. A council member cited a recent PlateSmart quote of roughly $28,000 for three installations (plus annual fees), which some members considered high; staff agreed to gather additional vendor comparisons and cost estimates for the next meeting.
Privacy and permitting were noted: staff stated vendors secured permitting and used borough-owned poles for some installations; the trial is described as short-term (6 months with potential 6-month extension), and staff said the borough has not signed long-term contracts and the vendor would remove equipment if Munhall declines.
Next steps: Staff will research vendor options, verify cost comparisons, and follow up on any county or DA funding commitments before council considers long-term procurement.
