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Council approves mobile security trailer, Flock cameras and a police transport van
Summary
Police recommended and council approved a $54,000 purchase for a mobile security trailer with five Flock Safety LPR bundles (to be grant-reimbursed) and authorized the budgeted purchase of a transport van ($89,371.25); staff discussed lease vs. purchase options for technology and intent to reapply for grant funding.
The Pecos Police Department presented two procurement items intended to improve public-safety capacity.
Chief Lisa (record reflects both 'Lisa Cronglow' and 'Lisa Durango' in the transcript) introduced a resolution authorizing a purchase agreement with Flock Group Inc. for a mobile security trailer with subscription and five Flock Safety LPR bundles in the amount of $54,000. The chief said the city will pay up front and apply for grant reimbursement and noted the equipment is already deployed in some problem areas. Council discussed lease-versus-purchase tradeoffs for technology and asked staff to examine lease options to avoid obsolescence; the council approved the resolution by voice vote.
Separately, the council approved a budgeted purchase of a police transport van ($89,371.25) after staff explained the aging transport fleet (2009–2020 models with high mileage), federal contract transport needs and vendor quotes. Staff noted outfitting costs beyond vehicle price could add to total acquisition expenses. Council voted to approve the purchase.
