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AGENDA ITEM - 3A '!Tt -ADEN HILLS MEMORANDUM DATE: April 28, 2025 TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers FROM: Jessica Jagoe, City Administrator SUBJECT: Ramsey County Sheriff's Office Flock Safety Camera Discussion Budgeted Amount: Actual Amount: Funding Source: N/A $4,183.80 General Fund Council Should Consider Council should review and discuss the proposal by the Ramsey County Sheriff's Office for the installation of Flock LPR Safety Cameras as a budget amendment in 2025 for the contract cities. Background Last November, the Ramsey County Sheriff's Office (RCSO) had a representative from Flock Safety present to the contract cities on license plate reader (LPR) camera technology that was being considered for future installation. Since that presentation, the RCSO has been refining the budget costs, contract terms, and recommended camera locations. For 2025, the RCSO is proposing to install 19 cameras within the contract cities. Of those, three (3) would be installed in Arden Hills. Safety camera locations were identified in high traffic areas/retail areas. The RCSO has stated that this proposal provides good initial coverage and is representative of patrol allocation. Safety cameras are located on the borders of the contract cities to provide for maximize coverage. As part of the work session discussion, the Council is being asked to consider the implementation of safety cameras as a budget amendment for 2025 so that installation could begin mid -summer. Flock contract/lease rates would be prorated for this year. Additional information shared by RCSO regarding the LPR cameras: • Alerts can be set for those license plates on custom hot lists or Amber Alerts. • Vehicle Fingerprint Technology o Vehicle characteristics o Search body type, color, make, top racks, etc. • Not facial recognition, not tracking speeds, not parking violations. • Solar Powered Technology Page l of 2