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CITY OF FORT WORTH CONTRACT 55013
CSC No. 55013-A3
This Third Amendment is entered into by and between the City of Fort Worth
(hereafter "City"), a home rule municipality, with its principal place of business at 200 Texas
Street, Fort Worth, Texas, and Flock Group, Inc. ("Vendor"), City and Vendor may be referred
to individually as a Party and collectively as the Parties.
WHEREAS, on December 9, 2020, the Parties entered into City Secretary Contract
55013 to provide automated license plate reader cameras ("LPR") and the associated software as
a service for the functionality of the LPR's ("Agreement/Contract");
WHEREAS, the Parties wish to amend the Agreement to include additional information
to clarify the number of LPR devices in use and licensed through Vendor's software, the pricing
associated with those devices and the service, the license term dates for the devices, the total spend
authorized by the Agreement, and to ensure compliance with the City's encroachment ordinance.
NOW, THEREFORE, the Parties, acting herein by the through their duly authorized
representatives, enter into the following agreement:
1.
AMENDMENTS
Exhibit A-1, attached hereto, is hereby incorporated into the Agreement as though originally
attached to the same.
Exhibit B, attached hereto, is hereby incorporated into the Agreement as though originally attached
to the same.
Exhibit C, attached hereto, is hereby incorporated into the Agreement as though originally attached
to the same.
It is further agreed by the parties that all LPR devices in use under the terms of the Agreement and
the associated license term for F1ockOS will co -term annually with the term of this Agreement
beginning December 9, 2023 and ending December 8, 2024. Should the Agreement be renewed,
the associated license term dates for the devices in use for any renewal term, will also renew
annually with the Agreement unless otherwise specifically modified in writing by the parties.
2.
ALL OTHER TERMS SHALL REMAIN THE SAME
All other provisions of the Agreement which are not expressly amended herein shall
remain in full force and effect.
3.
ELECTRONIC SIGNATURE
Third Amendment to Fort Worth City Secretary Contract No. 55013 1
OFFICIAL RECORD
CITY SECRETARY
FT. WORTH, TX
This Amendment may be executed in multiple counterparts, each of which shall be
an original and all of which shall constitute one and the same instrument. A facsimile copy
or computer image, such as a PDF or tiff image, or a signature, shall be treated as and shall
have the same effect as anoriginal.
ACCEPTED AND AGREED:
CITY OF FORT WORTH:
By:
Date:
Valerie Washington (Jan 4, 202411:53 CST)
Name: Valerie Washington
Title: Assistant City Manager
Jan 4, 2024
APPROVAL RECOMMENDED:
By:
Name: Kevin Gunn
Title: Director, IT Solutions Department
ATTEST:
By:
Name: Jannette S. Goodall
Title: City Secretary
CONTRACT COMPLIANCE MANAGER:
By signing I acknowledge that I am the person
responsible for the monitoring and administration
of this contract, including ensuring all
performance and reporting requirements.
By: Steven Vandever (Jan 2, 2024 08:43 CST)
Name: Steven Vandever
Title: Sr. IT Solutions Manager
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY:
By:
Name: Taylor Paris
Title: Assistant City Attorney
CONTRACT AUTHORIZATION:
M&C: 23-0995
Approved: 11/28/2023
1295: 2023-1082470
FLOCK GROUP, INC.
DocuSigned by:
By: AC5C931454C24F3...
Date:
Mark Smith
General Counsel
12/28/2023
Third Amendment to Fort Worth City Secretary Contract No. 55013 1
OFFICIAL RECORD
CITY SECRETARY
FT. WORTH, TX
EXHIBIT A-1
frock safety
EXHIBIT A-1
Product Table
Products
Contracted Price Current Annual
Spend
Flock Safety Falcon ®
117
$2,500
$292,500
Flock Safety Raven ® - 1 square mi
4
$25,000
$100,000
Flock Safety Wing TM LPR
141
$1,500
$211,500
Flock Safety Wing TM Livestream
20
$600
S 12,000
Wing System Connect now renamed F1ockOS TM
1
$15,000
$15,000
Total Annual Spend:
S631,000
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services Lescription
Products
Product Description
Flock Safety Falcon ®
Law enforcement grade infrastructure -free (solar power + LTE)
license plate recognition camera with Vehicle Fingerprint TM
technology (proprietary machine learning software) and real-time
alerts for unlimited users.
Flock Safety Raven ® - 1 square mi
Raven Audio detection - 1 square mile of coverage. Number of
units deployed depends on geography and density of area. Raven
detection is license by coverage area, not number of units.
Flock Safe Win TM LPR
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Wing software integration transforms traditional IP cameras into
Flock Safety enabled LPR cameras. Includes Vehicle Fingerprint
TM computer vision and Advanced Search Package (Convoy
Analysis, Multi Geo Search, Visual Search)
Flock Safety Wing TM Livestream
Connect every livestream camera in your community alongside
Flock Safety Hot List alerts in a single view.
Wing System Connect now renamed F1ockOS TM
F1ockOS subscription which includes ESRI Based map Interface,
Video Management System, Seamless integration of existing Flock
Hardware, Real -Time alerting on all Flock Hardware, Unlimited
Users, Flock Insights/Analytics page, Unlimited connections to
existing LE Flock customers, Flock ALPR Search tool with vehicle
fingerprint analytics, Real -Time NCIC alerts on Flock ALPR
cameras, Unlimited custom hot lists, Custom hot list deconfliction
portal, Hot list attachments, Convoy Search, Multi-Geo Search,
Visual Search, Camera registry with agency layer, Community
Partnership website, Agency layers (coming soon!), Public/private
partnership MOU creation, CAD Connection, AVL Connection,
Body camera/Dash camera integration (coming soon!), Visual
Pursuit Mode, Floor plans (coming soon!) and a maximum of 1500
connected video feeds (excluding Condor cameras)
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H'ock safety
Let's defeat crime together
Which pole is right for your License Plate Reader?
Expedite permit approval by selecting the pole that meets your state DOT, city, and
county structure and safety requirements.
Pole Option
Roadway
Standard Issued Pole
City, County, and Local
DOT Rated Pole
State DOT
Specifications
2-7/8" Aluminum Pole +
Concrete Foundation
2-7/8" Steel Pole,
Breakaway Slip Base +
Concrete Foundation
Certification(s)* NCHRP 350
Cost
NCHRP 350 TxDOT
approved
$250 / camera $750 / camera
*Crashworthiness demonstrated by FHWA authorization letters issued to the original manufacturers.
Flock Safety will provide the necessary documentation in support of permit applications.
www.flocksafety.com
866-901-1781
fI'ock safety
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fI'ock safety
Tech Sperc
License plate reading cameras that capture more
evidence for your city.
DUAL SOLAR PANELS CAMERA
Voltage:18-20V Length: 8.75"
Weight: 25.73 Ibs (with hardware) Height: 5"
Length: 21.25" Width: 2.875"
Width: 28" Mounting: Adjustable band clamps
Mount: Pole top or side of existing pole Weight: 3lbs
Footage: Uploads via integrated LTE
POLE Field of View:15' wide, 65 distance
Assembly: Flock Safety in Atlanta, GA
DOT Breakaway Pole - 12' installed height
Diameter:2.875" OD, 2.125" ID
Material: 6061 Aluminum with black coating
Alloy: 6061
Weight: 32 lbs
Solar & Existing Pole
INSTALL ANYWHERE
Solar & Flock Pole
Electric & Existing Pole
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EXHIBIT C
LICENSE AGREEMENT
This LICENSE AGREEMENT is hereby made and entered into by and between the
CITY OF FORT WORTH, a home rule municipal corporation organized under the laws of the
State of Texas and acting by and through its duly authorized Assistant City Manager (the "City"),
and FLOCK GROUP, INC., acting by and through its duly authorized representative
("Company"). The City and Company may be referred to individually as a "Party" and collectively
as the "Parties" in this Agreement.
The following recitals are incorporated into the Agreement, are true and correct, and
constitute the basis upon which the City of Fort Worth has executed this License Agreement.
WHEREAS, the Agreement provides the City a non-exclusive right to access the features
and functions of Company's software application for automatic license plate detection, image
searching, and footage sharing (the "Software") and for the installation of Company owned solar
powered, wireless, and cellular integrated stationary cameras capable of automatically reading
vehicle license plates and temporary license plates in daylight and in low light situations (the
"Cameras");
WHEREAS, Camera installation requires encroachment onto the City's right-of-way
("ROW") and, occasionally, for installation of a 14-foot, Company owned, pole in the City's
ROW;
WHEREAS, pursuant to Ordinance No. 24514-11-2020, as amended (the "Encroachment
Ordinance"), the City must consent, pursuant to a non-exclusive license agreement, to any
encroachment on the ROW including activities related to construction, installation, operation,
maintenance, repair, and replacement of Company's property as set forth in the Agreement;
WHEREAS, the City also requires the payment of certain development fees partially based
upon the criteria of the City's tiered system for encroachments onto the City's ROW;
WHEREAS, pursuant to the terms of the Agreement, the City agrees to grant Company a
non-exclusive license to use certain portions of the ROW in order to erect, construct, install,
operate, maintain, repair and replace its equipment on the terms and conditions set forth herein,
solely in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Agreement and any amendments thereto.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the covenants and agreement hereafter set
forth, the Parties hereto agree as follows:
1. DEFINITIONS.
Capitalized terms used in this Agreement and not otherwise defined within this Agreement
shall have the following meanings:
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Affiliate means any individual, partnership, association, joint stock company, limited
liability company, trust, corporation, or other person or entity who owns or controls,
or is owned or controlled by, or is under common ownership or control with, the
entity in question.
Agreement means City Secretary Contract No. 55013, as amended, including any and all
exhibits and the authorization issued to Company hereunder to use the Public ROW
for (i) the erection, construction, installation, operation, maintenance, repair and
replacement of Company owned equipment; (ii) the use of such equipment to
provide services to City as required by the Agreement; and (iii) any other directly
related uses of the Public ROW, pursuant to and in accordance with this Agreement.
City means the area within the corporate limits of the City of Fort Worth, Texas and the
governing body of the City of Fort Worth, Texas.
Company means Flock Group, Inc., a Delaware for -profit company, only, and shall not
include any Affiliate or third party.
Customer means any Person located, in whole or in part, within the City.
Director means the Director of the City's Department of Transportation/Public Works or
authorized representative.
Equipment means the equipment and material installed by Company in the Public ROW
including, but not limited to, cameras, poles, microphones, and other items installed
pursuant to the terms of the Agreement.
Future ROW means streets, highways, alleyways, and roads that will be dedicated to the
City. Such dedication must be indicated on a plat or plan, including a construction
plan, that has been accepted and formally approved by the City.
Person means, without limitation, an individual, a corporation, a limited liability company,
a general or limited partnership, a sole proprietorship, a joint venture, a business
trust or any other form or business entity or association.
Public ROW or License Area means Future ROW and those dedicated public streets,
highways, alleys and rights -of -way in the City identified and marked in Exhibit "A"
of this Agreement, which is attached hereto and hereby made a part of this
Agreement for all purposes.
2. GRANT OF RIGHTS.
2.1. General Use of Public ROW for Provision of Data and Information Services.
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Subject to the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement and the City Charter
and ordinances, the City hereby grants Company a non-exclusive license to (i) erect,
construct, install, operate, maintain, repair and replace its Equipment in, under, along and
across the Public ROW. No changes to the rights granted under this Section or Company's
use of the Public ROW may occur without review and approval by the City. Furthermore,
any material changes to the rights granted under this Section or the Company's use of the
Public ROW shall require the City to review and determine whether the License Fee is to
be adjusted. If the City determines that the License Fee requires an adjustment, the Parties
may negotiate an adjusted amount.
2.1.1 Limitations on License.
This Agreement is subject to easements, covenants, and conditions in
existence as of the date hereof. Nothing in this Agreement shall be deemed to
convey, create, or vest in Company a real property interest in land, including any
fee, leasehold, or easement. Company hereby acknowledges and agrees that this
Agreement allows only Company to provide Services through the City and does
not allow Company to distribute, sell or otherwise provide any other services to any
Customer. In the event Company offers or attempts to use this License Agreement
as a means to provide services to other customers, then such act will constitute as
an Event of Default and an Uncured Default as defined in section 10.1 of this
Agreement.
2.2. Nonexclusive.
This Agreement and all rights granted to Company herein are strictly nonexclusive.
The City reserves the right to grant other and future licenses and other authorizations for
use of the Public ROW to other Persons and entities in accordance with applicable law and
as the City deems appropriate; provided, however, that as to the grant of subsequent
licenses for use of the Public ROW that is solely within the discretion of the City, if a
dispute arises as to priority of the use of the Public ROW, the City will resolve such dispute
in a manner that does not result in unreasonable interference with Company's operation of
its Equipment for the purposes provided for herein. This Agreement does not establish any
priority for the use of the Public ROW by Company or by any present or future licensees
or other permit holders. In the event of any dispute as to the priority of use of the Public
ROW, the first priority shall be to the public generally, the second priority to the City in
the performance of its various functions, and thereafter, as between licensees and other
permit holders, as determined by the City in the exercise of its powers, including the police
power and other powers reserved to and conferred on it by the State of Texas.
2.3. Other Permits.
The authorization provided by this license does not relieve Company of any
obligation to obtain permits, licenses, and other approvals from the City or other regulatory
agency necessary for the construction, installation, maintenance, or repair of Company's
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Equipment. Nothing herein shall be construed as a promise, warranty, or guarantee of
approval of any permit, license, or other land use approval which may be required.
2.3.1 Waiver of Permits and Related Fees for Certain Cameras and
Poles Located on City Right -of Way.
For purposes of this paragraph, a permit, as well as all related fees, is not
required for cameras and poles listed and described on Exhibit A and Exhibit B of
this Agreement. All other poles and cameras that the Company seeks to install,
construct, or raise that do not conform to the poles described and illustrated in
Exhibit B shall require a permit, pay any related fees, and comply with all City
ordinances, policies, regulations, and terms of this agreement.
2.4. Bonds.
Prior to the commencement of any construction work in the Public ROW in the
City that requires a cut, opening, or other excavation, Company shall deliver to the City
bonds executed by a corporate surety authorized to do business in the State of Texas and
acceptable to the City in the proportional amount of the cost of work under the construction
contract or construction project that will be performed in the Public ROW. The bonds shall
guarantee (i) satisfactory compliance by Company with all requirements, terms and
conditions of this Agreement and (ii) full payments to all persons, firms, corporations, or
other entities with whom Company has a direct relationship for the performance of such
construction, maintenance, or repairs.
If any such construction, maintenance and repair work is undertaken by a contractor
of Company, Company shall also require such contractor to deliver to Company bonds
executed by a corporate surety authorized to do business in the State of Texas and
acceptable to the City in the proportional amount of the cost of work under the construction
contract or construction project that will be performed by the contractor in the Public ROW.
The bonds shall guarantee (i) the faithful performance and completion of all construction,
maintenance, or repair work in accordance with the contract between Company and the
contractor and (ii) full payment for all wages for labor and services and of all bills for
materials, supplies, and equipment used in the performance of that contract. Such bonds
shall name both the City and Company as dual obligees.
3. TERM
3.1 Initial Term
This license authorization shall become effective on the date as of which both
Parties have executed this attachment to the Agreement (the "Effective Date") and shall
expire in accordance with the terms of the Agreement.
4. FEES AND PAYMENTS TO CITY.
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Ordinarily, Company would be required to pay the City as compensation for its use of the
Public ROW for the Term of the Agreement certain development fees including a ROW use fee,
property taxes, license fees, permit fees, and other charges that the City may from time to time
impose on all other similarly situated entities within the City. However, on November 28, 2023 by
and through M&C 23-0995, the Fort Worth City Council determined that the waiver of all
development fees furthers the public purpose of improving public safety through crime detection,
prevention, and enforcement support. The Fort Worth City Council also determined that adequate
controls are in place through the terms of the Agreement. Therefore, all development fees that the
City may otherwise from time to time impose on all other similarly situated entities within the City
for use of the ROW as it may relate to the terms of the Agreement, are waived.
5. REGULATORY AUTHORITY OF THE CITY.
Company's property, construction, and operations hereunder shall be subject to such
regulation by the City, which regulation shall be in conformance with applicable federal, state and
local laws, as may be reasonably necessary for the protection or benefit of the general public. In
this connection, Company shall be subject to, shall be governed by, and shall comply with all
applicable federal, state and local laws, including all ordinances, rules, and regulations of the City,
as same may be adopted and amended from time to time. As the regulatory authority, City has the
right to oversee and inspect the construction of Company's Equipment in the Public ROW.
6. USE OF PUBLIC RIGHTS -OF -WAY.
6.1. Compliance with Laws, Ordinances, Rules and Regulations.
The City has the right to control and regulate the use of the Public ROW, public
places, and other City -owned property and the spaces above and beneath them. Company
shall comply with all applicable laws, ordinances, rules and regulations, including, but not
limited to, City ordinances, rules, manuals, and policies related to construction, rights -of -
way, construction permits, construction bonds, permissible hours of construction,
operations during peak traffic hours, barricading requirements, and any other construction
rules or regulations that may be promulgated from time to time.
6.2. No Undue Burden.
The Equipment shall not be erected, installed, constructed, repaired, replaced, or
maintained in any manner that places an undue burden on the present or future use of the
Public ROW by the City and the public. If the City reasonably determines that the
Equipment does place an undue burden on any portion of the Public ROW, Company, at
Company's sole cost and expense and within a reasonable time period specified by the
City, shall modify the Equipment or take other reasonable actions determined by the City
to be in the public interest to remove or alleviate the burden. Should a modification be
required, the City will cooperate with Company to accomplish such modifications at the
lowest reasonable cost and in a manner consistent with the general intent of this Agreement.
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6.3. Minimal Interference.
Prior to the undertaking of any kind of construction, installation, maintenance,
repairs, or other work that requires the excavation, lane closure, or other physical use of
the Public ROW, Company shall, except for work required to address an emergency,
provide at least twenty-four (24) hours' advance written notice to the owners of property
adjacent to the Public ROW that will be affected. In the case of emergencies, Company
shall provide notice to the affected landowners within twenty-four (24) hours after
commencement of work. In addition, during any such work, Company shall provide
construction and maintenance signs and sufficient barricades at work sites to protect the
public. The use of such traffic control devices shall be consistent with the standards and
provisions of Part VI of the Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices. Company
shall utilize appropriate warning lights at all construction and maintenance sites where one
or more traffic lanes are closed or obstructed during nighttime conditions.
6.4. "As -Built" Plans and Maps.
Company, at Company's sole cost and expense, shall provide the City with
locations of all portions of the Equipment located in the City and the City's extraterritorial
jurisdiction and maps showing such Equipment. Company shall supply the textual
documentation of such as -built plans and maps in computer format as requested in writing
by the City and shall otherwise fully cooperate with the City in ensuring that the Equipment
is accurately reflected in the City's mapping system and in providing related responsive
information to the City.
6.5. Marking of Equipment.
If requested in writing by the Director, the Equipment will be marked, in a manner
that is acceptable to the Director, to show conspicuously Company's name and a toll -free
telephone number of Company that a Person may call for assistance.
6.6. Pavement Cut Coordination and Additional Fees.
The City shall have the right to coordinate all excavation work in the Public ROW
in a manner that is consistent with and convenient for the implementation of the City's
program for street construction, rebuilding, resurfacing, and repair. All excavation work
shall be in accordance with the applicable federal and state law, the City's ordinances,
rules, regulations, and policies. Any fees related to any excavation work in the Public
ROW shall not be allocated or otherwise counted as part of the License Fee to the City.
6.7. Restoration of Public ROW and Property.
Company, at Company's sole cost and expense, and in a manner approved by the
City, shall promptly restore any portion of the Public ROW, City -owned property, or other
privately -owned property that are in any way disturbed or damaged by the construction,
operation, maintenance, or removal of any of the Equipment to, at Company's option, as
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good or better a condition as such property was in immediately prior to the disturbance or
damage. Company shall diligently commence such restoration within thirty (30) calendar
days following the date that Company first became aware of the disturbance or damage or,
if the Equipment is being removed, within thirty (30) calendar days following such
removal.
6.8. Relocation of Equipment.
Company acknowledges and agrees that the Public ROW in which the Equipment
is located may, during the Term of this Agreement, be subject to Additional Projects,
including, but not limited to, street or other public excavation, construction, repair, grading,
regarding, or traffic conditions; the installation of sewers, drains, water pipes, or
municipally -owned facilities of any kind; the vacation, construction, or relocation of streets
or any other type of structure or improvement of a public agency; any public work; or any
other type of improvement necessary, in the City's sole discretion, for the public health,
safety or welfare. If the City determines in its sole reasonable discretion that the location
of the Equipment conflicts with an Additional Project, the City may submit to Company a
written Request for Accommodation, including, but not limited to, protecting, supporting,
deepening, relocating, disconnecting, or removing all or any portion of Equipment within
the Public ROW. City covenants and agrees that it will only request removal if the City
finds that no other Accommodation is reasonably or economically feasible. Within six to
eight weeks following City's written Request for Accommodation, Company, at
Company's sole cost and expense, shall make the requested Accommodation. If Company
reasonably requires more than six to eight weeks to comply with the City's Request for
Accommodation, Company shall notify the Director in writing, and the City will work in
good faith with Company to negotiate a workable time frame.
6.9. Emergencies.
6.9.1. Work by the City.
For purposes of this Section 6.9.1, a public emergency shall be any
condition which, in the opinion of the officials specified herein, poses an immediate
threat to life, health or property and is caused by any natural or man-made disaster,
including, but not limited to, storms, floods, fires, accidents, explosion, water main
breaks, and hazardous materials spills. In the event of a public emergency, the City
shall have the right to take whatever action is deemed appropriate by the City
Manager, Mayor, Police Chief or Fire Chief, or their authorized representatives,
including, but not limited to, action that may result in damage to the Equipment,
and Company hereby (i) releases the City, its officers, agents, servants, employees
and subcontractors from liability or responsibility for any Damages, as defined in
Section 7.1, that may occur to the Equipment or that Company may otherwise incur
as a result of such a response, and (ii) agrees that Company, at Company's sole cost
and expense, shall be responsible for the repair, relocation or reconstruction of all
or any of its Equipment that is affected by such action of the City. In responding
to a public emergency, the City agrees to comply with all local, state, and federal
laws, including any requirements to notify the Texas One Call System, to the extent
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that they apply at the time and under the circumstances. In addition, if the City
takes any action that it believes will affect the Equipment, the City will notify
Company as soon as practicable so that Company may advise and work with the
City with respect to such action.
6.9.2. Work by or on Behalf of Company.
In the event of an emergency that directly involves that portion of the
Equipment located in the Public ROW and necessitates immediate emergency
response work or repairs, Company may initiate the emergency response work or
repairs or take any action required under the circumstances provided that Company
notifies the City as promptly as possible. After the emergency has passed,
Company shall apply for and obtain a construction permit from the director of the
City's Department of Transportation/Public Works and otherwise fully comply
with the requirements of this Agreement.
6.10. Removal of Equipment.
Upon the revocation, termination, or expiration without extension or renewal of the
Agreement, Company's right to use the Public ROW under the Agreement shall cease and
Company shall immediately discontinue its operation of its Equipment and Services in the
City ROW. Within six (6) months following such revocation, termination, or expiration
and if the City requests, Company, at Company's sole cost and expense, shall remove the
Equipment from the Public ROW in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. If
Company has not removed all of the Equipment from the Public ROW within six (6)
months following revocation, termination, or expiration of the Agreement, the City may
deem any portion of the Equipment remaining in the Public ROW abandoned and, at the
City's sole option, (i) take possession of and title to such property or (ii) take any and all
legal action necessary to compel Company to remove such property including assessing
reasonable fees and charges against Company for the cost to remove the Equipment.
Within six (6) months following revocation, termination, or expiration of this
Agreement and in accordance with Section 6.7 of this Agreement, Company shall also
restore any property, public or private, that is disturbed or damaged by removal of the
Equipment. If Company has not restored all such property within this time, the City, at the
City's sole option, may perform or have performed any necessary restoration work, in
which case Company shall immediately reimburse the City for any and all costs incurred
in performing or having performed such restoration work.
7. LIABILITY AND INDEMNIFICATION.
7.1. Liability of Company.
Company shall be liable and responsible for any and all damages, losses, liabilities
(joint or several), payments, obligations, penalties, claims, litigation, demands, defenses,
judgments, lawsuits, proceedings, costs, disbursements or expenses (including, without
limitation, fees, disbursements and reasonable expenses of attorneys, accountants and other
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professional advisors and of expert witnesses and costs of investigation and preparation)
of any kind or nature whatsoever (collectively, "Damages"), which may arise out of or be
in any way connected with (i) the construction, installation, operation, maintenance or
condition of the Equipment or any related facilities or appurtenances; (ii) any claim or lien
arising out of work, labor, materials, or supplies provided or supplied to Company, its
contractors or subcontractors; or (iii) Company's failure to comply with any applicable
federal, state, or local law, ordinance, rule, or regulation; in each case except to the extent
directly caused by the negligent or grossly negligent act(s) or omission(s) or intentional
misconduct of the City.
7.2. Indemnification.
COMPANY, AT COMPANY'S SOLE COST AND EXPENSE, SHALL
INDEMNIFY AND HOLD HARMLESS THE CITY, ITS OFFICERS, BOARDS,
COMMISSIONS, AGENTS, REPRESENTATIVES, AND EMPLOYEES
("INDEMNITEES"), FROM AND AGAINST ANY AND ALL DAMAGES
(INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, THOSE FOR PROPERTY DAMAGE AND
PERSONAL INJURY, INCLUDING DEATH) WHICH MAY ARISE OUT OF OR BE
IN ANY WAY CONNECTED WITH (I) THE CONSTRUCTION, INSTALLATION,
OPERATION, MAINTENANCE, OR CONDITION OF THE EQUIPMENT OR ANY
RELATED FACILITIES OR APPURTENANCES; (II) ANY CLAIM OR LIEN
ARISING OUT OF WORK, LABOR, MATERIALS, OR SUPPLIES PROVIDED OR
SUPPLIED TO COMPANY, ITS CONTRACTORS OR SUBCONTRACTORS; OR (III)
COMPANY'S FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH ANY APPLICABLE FEDERAL,
STATE, OR LOCAL LAW, ORDINANCE, RULE OR REGULATION; IN EACH CASE
EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT DIRECTLY CAUSED BY THE NEGLIGENT OR
GROSSLY NEGLIGENT ACT(S) OR OMISSION(S) OR INTENTIONAL
MISCONDUCT OF THE CITY.
7.3. Assumption of Risk.
Company hereby undertakes and assumes, for and on behalf of Company, its
officers, agents, contractors, subcontractors, agents, and employees, all risk of dangerous
conditions, if any, on or about any City -owned or City -controlled property, including, but
not limited to, the Public ROW.
7.4. Defense of Indemnitees.
In the event any action, lawsuit, or other proceeding is brought against any
Indemnitee by reason of any matter for which the Indemnitees are indemnified hereunder,
the City shall give Company prompt written notice of the making of any claim or
commencement of any such action, lawsuit, or other proceeding, and Company, at
Company's sole cost and expense, shall resist and defend the same with reasonable
participation by the City and with legal counsel selected by Company and specifically
approved by the City. In such an event, Company shall not admit liability in any matter on
behalf of any Indemnitee without the advance written consent of the City.
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8. INSURANCE.
Company shall procure and maintain at all times, in full force and effect, a policy or policies
of insurance to provide coverages as specified herein, naming the City as an additional insured and
covering all public risks related to the use, occupancy, condition, maintenance, existence or location
of the Public ROW and the construction, installation, operation, maintenance or condition of the
Equipment. The required insurance can be met by a combination of self-insurance, primary and
excess policies.
8.1. Primary Liability Insurance Covera2e.
• Commercial General Liability:
$1,000,000 per occurrence, including coverage for the following: (i) Premises
Liability; (ii) independent contractors; (iii) products/completed operations; (iv)
personal injury; (v) contractual liability; (vi) explosion, collapse and underground
property damage.
• Umbrella Liability:
$10,000,000 per occurrence
• Automobile Liability:
$1,000,000 per accident,
including, but not limited to, all owned, leased, hired or non -owned motor vehicles
used in conjunction with the rights granted under this Agreement
• Worker's Compensation:
As required by law; and, Employer's Liability as follows:
$1,000,000 per accident.
8.2. Revisions to Required Covera2e.
At the reasonable recommendation of the City's Risk Manager, the City may at any
time revise insurance coverage requirements and limits required by this Agreement.
Company agrees that within thirty (30) days of receipt of written notice from the City,
Company will implement all such reasonable revisions requested by the City. The policy or
policies of insurance shall be endorsed to provide that no material changes in coverage,
including, but not limited to, cancellation, termination, non -renewal or amendment, shall be
made without thirty (30) days' prior written notice to the City.
8.3. Underwriters and Certificates.
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Company shall procure and maintain its insurance with underwriters authorized to do
business in the State of Texas and who are acceptable to the City in terms of solvency and
financial strength. Within thirty (30) days following adoption of this Agreement by the City
Council, Company shall furnish the City with certificates of insurance signed by the respective
companies as proof that it has obtained the types and amounts of insurance coverage required
herein. In addition, Company shall, on demand, provide the City with evidence that it has
maintained such coverage in full force and effect.
8.4. Deductibles.
Deductible or self -insured retention limits on any line of coverage required herein
shall not exceed $25,000 in the annual aggregate unless the limit per occurrence, or per line
of coverage, or aggregate is otherwise approved by the City.
8.5. No Limitation of Liability.
The insurance requirements set forth in this Section 8 and any recovery by the City of
any sum by reason of any insurance policy required under this Agreement shall in no way be
construed or effected to limit or in any way affect Company's liability to the City or other
persons as provided by this Agreement or law.
9. DEFAULTS.
The occurrence at any time during the any Term of this Agreement of one or more of the
following events shall constitute an "Event of Default" under this Agreement:
9.1. Breach.
An Event of Default shall occur if either Party materially breaches or violates any
of the terms, covenants, representations, or warranties set forth in this Agreement or fails
to perform any obligation required by this Agreement.
9.2. Bankruptcy, Insolvency or Receivership.
An Event of Default shall occur if Company (i) files a voluntary petition in
bankruptcy; (ii) is adjudicated insolvent; (iii) files any petition or fails to contest any
petition filed against it seeking any reorganization, arrangement, composition,
readjustment, liquidation, dissolution, or similar relief for itself under any laws relating to
bankruptcy, insolvency or other relief for debtors; (iv) seeks, consents to, or acquiesces in
the appointment of any trustee, receiver, master, custodian, or liquidator of Company, any
of Company's property or any revenues, issues, earnings, or profits thereof; (v) makes an
assignment for the benefit of creditors; or (vi) fails to pay Company's debts generally as
they become due.
9.3. Violations of the Law.
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An Event of Default shall occur if Company violates any existing or future federal,
state or local laws or any existing or future ordinances, rules and regulations of the City.
10. UNCURED DEFAULTS AND REMEDIES.
10.1. Notice of Default and Opportunity to Cure.
If an Event of Default occurs, the non -defaulting Party shall provide the defaulting
Party with written notice and shall give the defaulting Party the opportunity to cure such
Event of Default. For any Event of Default, the defaulting Party shall have sixty (60) days
from the date it receives written notice from the non -defaulting Party to cure the Event of
Default. If any Event of Default is not cured within the time period specified herein, such
Event of Default shall, without further notice from the non -defaulting Party, become an
"Uncured Default" and the non -defaulting Party immediately may exercise the remedies
provided in Section 10.2.
10.2. Remedies for Uncured Defaults.
Upon the occurrence of an Uncured Default, the non -defaulting Party shall be
entitled to exercise, at the same time or at different times, any of the following remedies,
all of which shall be cumulative of and without limitation to any other rights or remedies
the non -defaulting Party may have:
10.2.1. Termination of Agreement.
Upon the occurrence of an Uncured Default, the non -defaulting Party may
at its option terminate this Agreement. Upon such termination, this Agreement
shall automatically be deemed null and void and shall have no further force or
effect. If termination is by the City due to the Uncured Default of Company,
Company shall remove the Equipment from and restore the Public ROW as and
when requested by the City. The City's right to terminate this Agreement under
this Section 10.2.1 for an Uncured Default by Company does not and shall not be
construed to constitute any kind of limitation on the City's right to terminate this
Agreement for other reasons as provided by and in accordance with this Agreement;
provided, however, that Company may not abandon the Equipment without the
approval of the regulatory authority with jurisdiction, if such action without such
approval is prohibited at the time by applicable federal or state law or regulation.
10.2.2 Legal Action Against Company.
Upon the occurrence of an Uncured Default, the non -defaulting Party may
commence against the defaulting Party an action at law for monetary damages or
in equity, for injunctive relief or specific performance of any of the provisions of
this Agreement which, as a matter of equity, are specifically enforceable.
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11. PROVISION OF INFORMATION.
11.1. Lawsuits.
Company shall provide the City with copies of all pleadings in all lawsuits to which
Company is a party and that pertain to this Agreement, the construction of the Company's
Equipment, and/or Services provided within the City. Company shall provide such copies
within thirty (30) days of Company's receipt of same.
12. COMPANY AS INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR.
It is expressly understood and agreed that Company shall operate as an independent contractor
as to all rights and privileges granted by this Agreement and not as an agent, representative, or
employee of the City. Company shall have the exclusive right to control the details of its business
and other operations necessary or appurtenant to the transportation of data and information services
in accordance with the terms and conditions of this Agreement, and shall be solely responsible for the
acts and omissions of its officers, agents, servants, employees, contractors and subcontractors.
Company acknowledges that the doctrine of respondeat superior shall not apply as between the City
and Company, its officers, agents, employees, contractors, and subcontractors. Company further
agrees that nothing herein shall be construed as the creation of a partnership or joint enterprise
between the City and Company.
13. ASSIGNMENT PROHIBITED.
Company may not assign or otherwise transfer any of its rights or obligations under this
Agreement unless specifically authorized in writing by the City, which authorization shall not be
unreasonably withheld.
14. SEVERABILITY.
If any provision of this Agreement is held to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable by a final
order entered by a court of competent jurisdiction, the validity, legality and enforceability of the
remaining provisions shall not in any way be affected or impaired. For purposes of this Agreement,
a court order shall be final only to the extent that all available legal rights and remedies pertaining to
such order, including, without limitation all available appeals, have been exhausted. In such an event,
the City and Company agree that they shall amend or have amended this Agreement to comply with
such final order entered by a court of competent jurisdiction.
15. FORCE MAJEURE.
In the event Company's performance of any of the terms, conditions, or obligations required
by this Agreement is prevented by a cause or event that is not within Company's reasonable control,
Company's non-performance shall be deemed excused for the period of such inability. Causes or
events that are not within the Company's control shall include, but not be limited to, acts of God,
strikes, sabotage, riots or civil disturbances, pandemics or epidemics, failure or loss of utilities,
explosions, natural disasters, and declarations of disaster or emergency adopted in accordance with
applicable law.
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16. GOVERNMENTAL IMMUNITY
It is understood and agreed that by the execution of this Agreement, City does not waive or
surrender any of its governmental powers or immunities.
17. AMENDMENTS/MODIFICATION/EXTENSION
No amendment, modification, or extension of this Agreement will be binding upon a party
hereto unless set forth in a written instrument, which is executed by an authorized representative of
each party.
18. COUNTERPARTS
This Agreement may be executed in one or more counterparts and each counterpart will, for
all purposes, be deemed an original, but all such counterparts will together constitute one and the
same instrument.
19. SIGNATURE AUTHORITY
The person signing this Agreement hereby warrants that they have the legal authority to
execute this Agreement on behalf of the respective party, and that such binding authority has been
granted by proper order, resolution, ordinance or other authorization of the entity. This Agreement
and any amendment hereto, may be executed by an authorized representative of Company. Each
party is fully entitled to rely on these warranties and representations in entering into this Agreement
or any amendment hereto.
20. CHANGE IN COMPANY NAME OR OWNERSHIP
Company must notify the contract compliance manager in writing, of a company name,
ownership, or address change for the purpose of maintaining updated City records. The president of
Company or authorized official must sign the letter. A letter indicating changes in a company name
or ownership must be accompanied with supporting legal documentation such as an updated W-9,
documents filed with the state indicating such change, copy of the board or director's resolution
approving the action, or an executed merger or acquisition agreement.
21. ELECTRONIC SIGNATURES
This Agreement may be executed by electronic signature, which will be considered as an
original signature for all purposes and have the same force and effect as an original signature. For
these purposes "electronic signature" means electronically scanned and transmitted versions (e.g. via
pdf file or facsimile transmission) of an original signature, or signatures electronically inserted via
software such as Adobe Sign.
22. REVIEW OF COUNSEL
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The parties acknowledge that each party and its counsel have reviewed and revised this
Agreement and that the normal rules of construction to the effect that any ambiguities are to be
resolved against the drafting party will not be employed in the interpretation of this Agreement or any
of the attached Exhibits.
EXECUTED as of the later date below:
CITY OF FORT WORTH:
By:
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Valerie Washington (Jan 4, 2024 11:53 CST)
Name: Valerie Washington
Title: Assistant City Manager
Date: Jan 4, 2024
FLOCK GROUP, INC.:
By:
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Name: Mark Smith
Title: General Counsel
Date:
12/28/2023
Approval Recommended:
By:
Name: Kevin Gunn
Title: Director, IT Solutions
Approved as to Form and Legality:
By:
Name: Taylor Paris
Title: Assistant City Attorney
Contract Authorization:
M&C: 23-0995
Approved: 11/28/2023
1295: 2023-1082470
Contract Compliance Manager:
By signing I acknowledge that I am the person
responsible for the monitoring and administration
of this contract, including ensuring all
performance and reporting requirements.
By: Steven Vandever (Jan 2, 2024 08:43 CST)
Name: Steven Vandever
Title: Sr. IT Solutions Manager
City Secretary:
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Name: Jannette Goodall
Title: City Secretary
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OFFICIAL RECORD
CITY SECRETARY
FT. WORTH, TX
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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
Create New From This M&C
DATE: 11/28/2023 REFERENCE
NO.:
**M&C 23-
0995
LOG NAME:
Official site of the City of Fort Worth, Texas
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AMENDMENT AND RAVEN
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HEARING:
SUBJECT: (ALL) Authorize Amendment to City Secretary Contract No. 55013 with Flock Group, Inc.
to Clarify the Number of Devices in Use, the Associated License Terms and Pricing for
Each Device, Ensure Compliance with the City's Encroachment Ordinance, and Clarify
the Total Spend Authorized by Council; Authorize a Separate, Sole Source, Agreement
with Flock Group, Inc. for its Raven Audio Detection System in the Amount of $70,000.00
for a Two -Year Term with Renewals; Waive the Associated Development Fees for
Installation, and Find a Public Purpose and Adequate Controls Exist
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Authorize an amendment to City Secretary Contract No. 55013 with Flock Group, Inc. to
clarify the number of license plate reader cameras that are in circulation and use by the City;
to clarify the associated license terms and pricing for each device that is connected to the
Flock software; to ensure compliance with the City's encroachment ordinance, and to clarify
the total spend authorized by Council;
2. Authorize a separate, sole source, agreement with Flock Group, Inc. for the use of the Raven
gunshot detection array and system in the amount of $35,000.00 annually, and up to
$70,000.00 for the initial two-year term, after the City receives appropriate credits; and
3. Authorize to waive the associated development fees for installation of the license plate
reader cameras and Raven audio detection devices in the City's right of way, and find that a
public purpose and that adequate controls exist for the waiver of the development fees.
DISCUSSION:
The purpose of this Mayor and Council Communication (M&C) is to clarify steps taken related to City
Secretary Contract (CSC) No. 55013 with Flock Group, Inc. (Flock) and clarify the number of Flock
devices in use and their associated fees. Further, the purpose of this M&C is to provide the City
Council with information related to the Raven gunshot detection system and request authorization for
a separate sole source Agreement with Flock. Finally, this M&C is necessary to authorize the
execution of a Right -of -Way Use Agreement and to ensure the City, and Flock, comply with the City's
encroachment ordinance when installing cameras and audio devices in the City's right of way, to
waive the development fees associated with that installation, and to find that a public purpose and
adequate controls exist.
Background
In 2020, the Purchasing Division, with the Information and Technology Solutions Department (ITS),
held a formal Request for Proposal (RFP) No. 20-0128 for automated license plate reader cameras.
The RFP was for infrastructure free stationary cameras that could read license plates under specified
conditions. A team made up of members from the Fort Worth Police Department (FWPD) and ITS
reviewed the responses to the RFP and Flock was the vendor awarded the contract.
On November 17, 2020, through M&C 20-0842, the City Council authorized an agreement with Flock
in an amount up to $500,000.00 annually to purchase automated license plate camera readers for ITS
on behalf of FWPD, with an initial term of one year and nine annual renewal options. The total cost of
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$500,000.00 included initial one-time fees for the purchase of at least 48 cameras and 3 years of
service for the annual subscription related to the Flock software that enables the cameras to detect
and read license plates. On December 9, 2020, the City executed CSC No. 55013 (Agreement) and
leased 48 cameras for a usage fee of $96,000.00 and a one-time installation fee of $12,000.00. The
cameras were installed primarily on existing City infrastructure but a small number were installed on
Flock owned poles in the City's right-of-way.
On August 17, 2021, through M&C 21-0567, the City Council authorized an amendment to the
Agreement to increase the total compensation amount by $125,000.00 for a new annual amount of
$625,000.00 for the purchase of additional automated license plate reader cameras for use by the City
of Fort Worth Code Compliance Department related to litter detection. Thereafter, on October 4, 2021,
the City executed Amendment No. 1 to CSC No. 55013 to increase the total compensation in
accordance with the council authority. The Agreement was amended a second time on June 24, 2022
to revise the pricing schedule and renew the Agreement for an additional one-year term from
December 9, 2021 to December 8, 2022. The Agreement is currently in its second renewal term and
set to expire December 8, 2023, unless renewed for a third renewal term by the mutual agreement of
the parties.
In May of 2023, while installing a camera, Flock contractors nearly contacted a water line while
digging in the City's right-of-way to install a pole to hold a Flock camera. This incident led to the
discovery that: (1) the Agreement does not accurately reflect the number of cameras in use or fees
charged to the City; and (2) the use of the City's right-of-way for installation has not followed the
requirements of the City's encroachment ordinance. Further, it was discovered that the majority of the
funds authorized by council in the previous M&Cs have not been used to purchase cameras, but,
instead, are being used for the associated software license fees with Flock. The majority of the
cameras in use today are City -owned cameras built by the FWPD, after the FWPD acquired the parts
through existing contracts, and incorporated into the Flock system. This cheaper approach has
allowed the FWPD to employ additional cameras within the Flock system under the existing council
authority. However, the contract did not clearly reflect the actual implementation described above.
CAMERAS AND FLOCK -OS IN USE
It is recommended that the Agreement be amended to clarify that the City is currently leasing 117
Flock Safety Falcon LPR cameras and has incorporated 141 City -owned cameras into the Flock
system using its Flock Safety Wing, LPR software integration. The total fees paid to Flock for the use
of the above cameras is $504,000.00 annually.
In addition, the City is paying Flock $12,000.00 annually for 20 of its Flock Safety Wing Livestream
feature which connects every integrated livestream camera in the community alongside the Flock
Safety Hot List alerts in a single view. The Flock Safety Wing Livestream is an integration component
attached to a third party camera network through its internet connection that exports the camera
feeds to Flock so it may be shared with FWPD. The City uses this feature to incorporate cameras
obtained by private third -party entities into the Flock system, with permission and as requested, so
that the footage may be used by FWPD. The City is also paying Flock $15,000.00 annually for its
Wing System Connect, now called FlockOS, which is Flock's subscription service that includes,
among other things, its Environmental Systems Research Institute (ESRI) Based map interface, video
management system, integration with Flock hardware, real-time alerts, unlimited users and
connections, and the automated license plate reader search tool with vehicle fingerprint analytics.
The total annual spend for all cameras currently in use (leased and City -owned), the Flock Safety
Wing Livestream feature, and FlockOS is $531,000.00. These cameras and features were added at
different times since the Agreement was executed in 2020; which created overlapping license terms
for FlockOS depending on when a particular camera was integrated into the Flock system. The
associated license terms are tracked internally by Flock and were not described in the Agreement.
Accordingly, in addition to detailing the information above, the amendment authorized by this M&C
will clearly co -term all FlockOS device license terms with the term of the Agreement. Some of the
associated license terms were pre -paid by the City to cover more than one year's term. Therefore, by
co -terming every device, the annual spend for the next term of the Agreement will receive a credit, as
further detailed below.
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CITY RIGHT-OF-WAY
The majority of cameras in use are installed on City -owned infrastructure. However, three of the
cameras leased from Flock are installed on Flock owned poles installed in the City's right of way. In
addition, moving forward, integration of additional cameras may require the installation of additional
Flock -owned poles in the City right-of-way. Ordinarily, when a Vendor encroaches in the City's right-of-
way, the City requires compliance with the City's encroachment ordinance, Ordinance No. 24514-11-
2020 (Ordinance). The Ordinance requires, among other things, the City's consent to the
encroachment, the payment of certain development fees, permitting, execution of a Right -of -Way use
agreement, and the appropriate coordination with City departments to ensure utilities are located and
avoided. The amendment authorized by this M&C will include an executed Right -of -Way Use
Agreement (Right -of -Way Agreement) as an additional exhibit to the Agreement. The Right -of -Way
Use Agreement will grant Flock a non-exclusive license to use certain portions of the City's right-of-
way in order to erect, construct, install, operate, maintain, repair, and replace Flock -owned equipment,
subject to certain terms and conditions detailed in the Right -of -Way Use Agreement. Pursuant to the
Right -of -Way Use Agreement, Flock will be permitted to install equipment in the City's right-of-way but
must coordinate with the City and comply with the Ordinance.
It is recommended that all permitting fees for the encroachment onto the City's right-of-way be waived
to further the public purpose of improving public safety through crime detection, prevention, and
enforcement support. It is also recommended that the City Council determine that there are adequate
controls in place in the form of the Agreement and the Right -of -Way Use Agreement.
FLOCK SAFETY RAVEN SYSTEM
Flock also offers the use of its Flock Safety Raven audio detection system (Raven). The Raven is an
audio detection system implemented in 1-square mile coverage areas to detect gunshots using
FlockOS. The Raven works by placing audio devices in a 1-square mile array and incorporating the
devices into FlockOS to detect gunshots within the array. Accordingly, the system is purchased in
1-square mile array packages. If a gunshot is detected within the coverage area, FlockOS will alert the
City to facilitate a rapid response so that FWPD may further investigate the source of the detected
sound. In 2022, the City of North Richland Hills (NRH) was the recipient of grant funds from the Texas
Anti -Gang Center (TAG) through the Office of the Governor's Homeland Security Grants Division
(HSGD) FY2023 North Texas Anti -Gang Center Program Grant #2848908. NRH, as the recipient of
the grant funding, used the funds to purchase 4-square miles of the Raven system at a discounted
rate of $25,000.00 annually per square mile array, for a two-year term. Thereafter, pursuant to an
asset transfer addendum and interlocal agreement as authorized by M&C 23-0045, NRH transferred
to the City the two-year term of the 4 square mile array, which is valued at $200,000.00. Therefore, the
City has an outstanding credit of $200,000.00 for its initial use of the Raven system. Afterward, to
continue using the 4-square mile array transferred to the City, the City will pay Flock its standard rate
of $35,000.00 per square mile, or $175,000.00 annually for the full 4 square mile system transferred
from NRH.
Therefore, it is recommended that the City Council authorize a separate, sole source, agreement
(Raven Agreement) with Flock for the use of the Raven for an initial two-year term and authorize
unlimited renewals. With the Raven Agreement, the City will make use of the $200,000.00 credit for
the Raven system transferred to the City from NRH by implementing 4-square miles of the Raven
system at no cost to the City for the initial two-year term. Additionally, the City will purchase an
additional 1-square mile of the Raven System at the annual cost of $35,000.00, or $70,000.00 for the
initial two-year term. If the Raven Agreement is renewed for a third year, to maintain the full 5-square
mile coverage area, the annual spend will be $175,000.00. Any additional coverage or use of the
Raven System will include an additional $35,000.00 annual price point per square mile.
ANNUAL COSTS
Beginning with the third renewal term of the Agreement from December 9, 2023 through December 8,
2024, the annual spend for CSC No. 55013 will be: $175,025.25 for the third renewal term due to
credit offsets from co -terming prepaid device license terms; and then $531,000.00 recurring annually
for each successive renewal term.
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For the Raven Agreement, the initial term will co -term with CSC No. 55013 and begin December 9,
2023 and expire December 8, 2024. The City will receive a credit of $200,000.00 over the first two
years due to the asset transfer from NRH. As a result, the City will pay Flock $70,000.00 for the initial
two-year term of the Raven Agreement for the additional 1-square mile. For the first renewal term, or
third year of the Raven Agreement, the credit from the NRH transfer will expire, so the annual spend
will increase to $175,000.00 to maintain the 5-square mile coverage array of the Raven System.
Funding is budgeted in the Other Contractual Services account of the CCPD Citywide Camera
Program Department's Crime Control & Prev Distr Fund.
FISCAL INFORMATION/CERTIFICATION:
The Director of Finance certifies that upon approval of the recommendations, funds are available in
the current operating budget, as previously appropriated, in the Crime Control & Prev Distr Fund.
Prior to an expenditure being incurred, the Police and Information Technology Solutions
Departments have the responsibility to validate the availability of funds.
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Submitted for City Managers Office by: Valerie Washington (6192)
Originating Department Head: Kevin Gunn (2015)
Additional Information Contact: Mark DeBoer (8598)
ATTACHMENTS
04FLOCK GROUP AMENDMENT AND RAVEN SOFTWARE.docx
FID Table FLOCK.XLSX (CFW Internal)
Form 1295 Certificate 101117061-1.pdf (CFW Internal)
(CFW Internal)
http://apps.cfwnet.org/council packet/mc review.asp?ID=31620&councildate=11/28/2023 12/4/2023