HomeMy WebLinkAboutContract 63859CSC No. 63859
RIGHT-OF-WAY USE AGREEMENT
Flock Group, Inc.
This RIGHT-OF-WAY USE AGREEMENT (the "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 Agreement.
WHEREAS, Company is a public safety company that offers cameras, which are
automatic license plate readers that capture vehicles on streets, neighborhoods, and businesses, for
various customers, including, but not limited to homeowners associations, neighborhood
associations, businesses, and private citizens; and
WHEREAS, Customers have requested the Company to place its camera within the Public
right-of-way ("ROW"), which on occasion, may necessitate the installation of a 14-foot, Company
owned pole, in the Public's ROW; and
WHEREAS, any entity wishing to use or occupy Public ROW must be authorized by the
City to use or occupy the Public ROW; and
WHEREAS, as a condition to allowing Company to install it's camera's within the Public
ROW on behalf of a Customer, the City is granted an 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") that are installed under this Agreement; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the terms of this Agreement, the City agrees to grant Company a
non-exclusive license to use certain portions of the Public 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 this 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.
GP13-00005 OFFICIAL RECORD
Centric Fiber, LLC Right -of -Way Use Agreement
CITY SECRETARY
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FT. WORTH, TX
Capitalized terms used in this Agreement and not otherwise defined within this Agreement
shall have the following meanings:
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.
Camera Data — shall mean any and all data that is captured and produced which shall
include, but is not limited to, license plate information, live footage, and still
photographs.
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 that contracts
with Company for installation of Company's Equipment. For purposes of this
Agreement, the City shall not be a Customer.
Director means the Director of the City's Department of Transportation/Public Works or
authorized representative.
Equipment shall be limited to Flock cameras installed by Company in the Public ROW
pursuant to this Agreement including, but not limited to, cameras, poles, and items
that are necessary for the operation of Company's cameras.
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.
Law Enforcement Agency means any agency of the state or an agency of a political
subdivision of the state authorized by law to employ peace officers. Furthermore,
a Law Enforcement Agency shall include public or private college universities that
employ and commission peace officers under the Texas Education Code.
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 in Exhibit "B" of this
Agreement, which is attached hereto and hereby made a part of this Agreement for
all purposes.
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2. GRANT OF RIGHTS.
2.1. General Use of Public ROW for Flock Equipment.
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 ROW Use Fee requires an adjustment, the
Parties may negotiate an adjusted amount.
2.1.1 General Applicability
The Company's non-exclusive license to erect, construct, install,
operate, maintain, repair and replace its Equipment in, under, along and across the
Public ROW described in Section 2.1 shall only apply to (i) Equipment described
in Exhibit A; ii) locations indicated in Exhibit B. Upon request from the City, the
Company agrees to provide to the City an updated list of locations described in
Exhibit B.
2.1.2 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 Company to install Equipment on behalf of a Customer and does
not allow Company to provide any other services to any Customer in the Public
ROW. In the event Company offers or attempts to use this 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.
2.1.3 Exclusive Access to Camera Data.
Company agrees to grant the City of Fort Worth exclusive access to Camera
Data for cameras installed in the Public ROW on behalf of a Customer under this
Agreement. Company understands and agrees that no Customer shall be given
access to the Camera Data that are installed in the Public ROW on behalf of a
Customer under this Agreement. In the event that access is granted to a Customer,
then such event shall be deemed and event of default and subject to removal under
section 6.10.3 of this Agreement. To the extent that a Customer is a Law
Enforcement Agency, a Law Enforcement Agency shall only have access to
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Camera Data to cameras to which the Law Enforcement Agency has an agreement
with the Company and shall not constitute an event of default.
2.1.4 Public Information Act
Company understands and agrees that the City is a government entity under
the laws of the State of Texas and that information written, produced, collected,
assembled or maintained for a governmental body are subject to disclosure under
the Texas Public Information Act. Any request for information concerning Camera
Data subject to this agreement shall be subject to the Texas Public Information Act.
In the event there is a public information request for Camera Data under this
agreement and the Company objects to its release, Company shall notify the City,
in writing, of its objection. It will be the responsibility of the Company to submit
reasons to the Texas Attorney General's Office objecting to disclosure. A
determination on whether such reasons are sufficient will not be decided by City,
but by the Office of the Attorney General of the State of Texas or by a court of
competent jurisdiction.
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
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.
2.4. Bonds.
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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 Agreement shall have an initial ten (10) year term ("Initial Term") with one
(1) 5-year renewal ("Renewal 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.
4.1. Annual Right-of-Wav Use Fee.
Company shall pay the City as compensation for its use of the Public Rights -of -
Way for the Term of this Agreement an annual sum of Two -hundred and Fiftv Dollars
and no Cents ($250.00) ("Right -of -Way Use Fee" or "ROW Use Fee") per camera
installed within Public ROW. This fee shall apply to Equipment installed in Public ROW
prior to the execution of this Agreement and for all future Equipment installed in the Public
Row. For any cameras that are installed after the beginning of each calendar year, a prorata
fee will be assessed for such cameras. The City will access this Right -of -Way Use at the
beginning of each calendar year and shall be based upon the number of cameras and the
list of locations that shall be provided by the Company at the beginning of each calendar
year. Company hereby acknowledges and agrees that the amount of this Right -of- Way
Use Fee constitutes just and reasonable compensation to the City for Company's use of the
Public Rights -of -Way as provided by this Agreement.
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4.2. Other Pavments.
In addition to the Right -of- Way Use Fee, Company shall pay the City all sums
which may be due the City for property taxes, license fees, permit fees, or other taxes,
charges or fees that the City may from time to time impose on all other similarly situated
entities within the City. Company shall reimburse the City for publication of this
Agreement if required by the City's Charter.
4.3. Interest.
All sums not paid when due shall bear interest at the rate of ten percent (10%) per
annum or the maximum amount allowed by law, whichever is less, computed monthly. If
such outstanding sums are paid with interest within thirty (30) days following their
respective due dates, Company's failure to pay such sums by their respective due dates
shall not, in and of itself, constitute an Event of Default under Section 9 of this Agreement.
4.3. Due Date of Right-of-Wav Use Fee
The ROW Use Fee shall be paid within 30 days of the Company receiving the
invoice. Company shall remit payment to the City of Fort Worth and to the attention of
the specific individual as directed on the invoice.
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.
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Company 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.
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 Maus.
Company, at Company's sole cost and expense, shall provide the City with
locations of all Equipment located in the City and Public ROW and maps showing such
Equipment. Company shall supply the textual documentation of such location of all
Equipment 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.
The Equipment shall 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. Work within ROW.
The City shall have the right to coordinate all work in the Public ROW in a manner.
All work required for installation of Company's Equipment shall be in accordance with the
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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 Right -of -Way Use Fee to the City. No excavations shall be allowed
within improved surfaces (pavement or sidewalk). Excavations shall be limited to what is
required to install Company Equipment. All Flock cameras are to be powered by solar
panels installed by Company (no underground conduit will be allowed in ROW).
Installations of Equipment shall be located to minimize impact to City ROW. Prior to
installations of direct burial or pole bases, Company shall locate all public/private utilities
to determine no conflicts exist.
Company shall coordinate with owners of any existing poles prior to attaching
Cameras and associated solar panels. For attachment to City street light or signal poles,
they shall contact Sr. Capital Projects Officer, Transportation and Public Works
Department at 817-392-7686. Any attachments to privately owned power/utility poles will
require an agreement between the Company and the owner of the private pole.
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
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 a City 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 forty-
five (45) calendar days 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 forty-five (45) days to comply with the City's
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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 Citv.
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
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 Companv.
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, but no later than 24 hours from the time
the Company begins emergency response. 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
6.10.1. Revocation, Termination, or Expiration of Agreement
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
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its Equipment 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.
6.10.2. Revocation, Termination, or Expiration with Customer
Upon the revocation, termination, or expiration of an agreement between
Company and the Customer, the Company shall discontinue and remove the
customers camera and Company's Equipment from the Public ROW. Company
shall have sixty (60) days to remove the Equipment in accordance with applicable
laws and regulations. If Company has not removed all of the Equipment within
sixty (60) days following revocation, termination, or expiration of a customer's
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.
Company shall 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.
6.10.3.Other Grounds for Removal of Equipment
Company agrees that the City has exclusive access to camera data for
cameras installed under this agreement. If access is granted to other customers or
persons, Company must notify the City within ten (10) days. Within sixty (60) days
from the date of notice, Company shall discontinue that use of that camera
immediately and removed such camera from the Public ROW. If Company has not
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removed the camera and the of Company's Equipment within forty-five (45) days,
the City may take possession of and title to such property or 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.
If a camera is inoperable or unused for a period of thirty (30) days, then
Company must notify the City within ten (10) days. Within sixty (60) days from
the date of notice, Company shall discontinue that use of that camera immediately
and be removed from the Public ROW. If Company has not removed the
Equipment within sixty (60) days, the City may take possession of and title to such
property or 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.
6.11. Unauthorized Recording
Company agrees that no camera or Equipment that is installed within the Public
ROW under this Agreement shall be used in a manner that would record areas that are
considered private or protected by any federal, state, municipal law or regulation. Any
unauthorized recording that occurs shall be deemed an Event of Default.
7. LIABILITY AND INDEMNIFICATION.
7.1. Liability of Comuanv.
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
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'g, FROM AND AGAINST ANY AND ALL DAMAGES
(INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, THOSE FOR PROPERTYDAMAGE AND
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PERSONAL INJURY, INCLUDING DEATH) WHICH MAYARISE 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; INEACH 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.
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 Liabilitv Insurance Coverage.
• Commercial General Liability:
$1,000,000 per occurrence, including coverage for the following: (i) Premises
Liability; (ii) independent contractors; (iii) products/completed operations; (iv)
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personal injury; (v) contractual liability; (vi) explosion, collapse and underground
property damage.
• Umbrella Liabilitv:
$10,000,000 per occurrence
• Automobile Liabilitv:
$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 Coverage.
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.
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 Liabilitv.
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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. Failure to Pav Right-of-Wav Use Fee.
An Event of Default shall occur if Company fails to pay any Right -of -Way Use Fee
on or before the respective due date.
9.2. 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.
9.3. Bankruptcv. Insolvencv 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.
9.4. Violations of the Law.
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.
9.5 Unauthorized Recording or Granting Access to Camera Data
An Event of Default shall occur if Company uses its cameras or Equipment on Public
ROW to record or monitor any areas that are deemed private or protected under state, federal,
or municipal law or regulation. Furthermore, an Event of Default shall occur if Company
grants access to camera data that is exclusive to the City.
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10. UNCURED DEFAULTS AND REMEDIES.
10.1. Notice of Default and Opportunitv 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 Companv.
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.
11. PROVISION OF INFORMATION.
11.1. Lawsuits.
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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.
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.
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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
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.
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EXECUTED as of the later date below:
CITY OF FORT WORTH:
By: 0��
Name: Jesica McEachern
Title: Assistant City Manager
08/25/2025
APPROVAL RECOMMEND:
FLOCK GROUP, INC.
�By: Dan Haley (Aug 513:26:22 EDT)
Name: Dan Haley
Title: Chief Legal Officer
By: It& �
Name: Lauren Prieur
Title: Director of Transportation and Public Works
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.
Name: Michael Owen, P.E.
Title: City Engineer
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY:
By: 1 08/19/2025
Name: Christopher Austria
Title: Assistant City Attorney
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08/17/2025
OFFICIAL RECORD
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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
Specifications
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*Crashworthiness demonstrated by FHWA authorization letters issued to the original manufacturers.
Flock Safety will provide the necessary documentation in support of permit applications.
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EXHIBIT B
LOCATIONS OF CAMERAS IN PUBLIC RIGHT OF WAY
*This Exhibit is intended to be updated periodically to reflect an accurate count of
Company cameras and Equipment.
NON-PD CAMERAS IN ROW
7/22/2025
# of
Description
Lat
Long
Subdivision
Cameras
1
#01 - Tribute Ln -
32.8941
-
Chisholm Ridge
Inbound (original)
1285
97.343
6089
2
#02 - Tribute Ln -
32.8940
-
Chisholm Ridge
Outbound (original)
554
97.343
50434
3
#03 - Running River
32.8940
-
Chisholm Ridge
Ln - Inbound
9152
97.342
(original)
14646
4
#04 - Running River
32.8934
-
Chisholm Ridge
Ln - Outbound
3343
97.342
(original)
04661
5
#05 - Thayer Dr -
32.8940
-
Chisholm Ridge
Inbound (original)
3965
97.339
78411
6
#06 - Thayer Dr -
32.8937
-
Chisholm Ridge
Outbound (original)
2008
97.339
67642
7
#07 - Prairie Dawn Dr
32.8940
-
Chisholm Ridge
- Inbound (original)
1699
97.336
99642
8
#08 - Prairie Dawn Dr
32.8940
-
Chisholm Ridge
- Outbound (original)
2961
97.336
78281
9
#09 - Desperado Rd -
32.8940
-
Chisholm Ridge
Inbound (original)
6682
97.334
93508
10
#10 - Desperado Rd -
32.8940
-
Chisholm Ridge
Outbound (original)
7443
97.334
81801
11
#11 - Horseman Rd
32.8877
-
Chisholm Ridge
and White Feather
319
97.331
76669
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Lane -Inbound
(original)
12
#12 - Horseman Rd -
32.8877
-
Chisholm Ridge
Outbound (original)
2853
97.331
78137
13
#01 Inbound, Eldon
32.9239
-
Hillsborough
Hill Dr, SB
7298
97.275
63755
14
#02 Outbound, Eldon
32.9239
-
Hillsborough
Hill Dr, NB
5126
97.275
54343
15
#03 Inbound, Pinellas
32.9228
-
Hillsborough
Ave, WB
8121
97.272
86546
16
#04 Outbound,
32.9227
-
Hillsborough
Pinellas Ave, EB
94
97.272
81
17
#01 Inbound,
32.7914
-
Lakes of River
Riverfalls Dr, WB
9189
97.177
Trails
5812
18
#02 Inbound, River
32.7940
-
Lakes of River
Trails Blvd, EB
0689
97.177
Trails
92385
19
#03 Inbound, Perdidio
32.7944
-
Lakes of River
Trail, SB
408
97.182
Trails
31727
20
#001 Parkview Hills
32.8586
-
Parkview Hills
Ln - WB
5357
97.391
88744
21
#002 Brahma Trail -
32.8614
-
Parkview Hills
EB
4032
97.411
23986
22
#003 Freshwater Lane
32.8570
-
Parkview Hills
- NB
9373
97.396
36193
23
#01 Inbound,
32.8699
-
Villages of Eagle
Wavecrest Way, SB
7638
97.421
Mountain
83283
24
#2 Inbound, Eagle
32.8652
-
Villages of Eagle
Pier Way, WB
3003
97.425
Mountain
24504
25
#03 Inbound,
32.8650
-
Villages of Eagle
Spokane Dr, SB
1398
97.418
Mountain
08986
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26
#04 Inbound,
32.8653
-
Villages of Eagle
Mohegan Dr, SB
6617
97.420
Mountain
6457
27
#05 Inbound, Skipper
32.8659
-
Villages of Eagle
Ln, WB
2203
97.420
Mountain
82615
28
#01 Prickley Branch
32.9635
-
Timberland
Dr @ Keller Haslet
4953
97.262
Estates
Rd - SB
79285
29
#02 Cedar Hollow Dr
32.9634
-
Timberland
@ Keller Haslet Rd -
6843
97.259
Estates
SB
93933
30
#03 Harvest Oaks Dr
32.9561
-
Timberland
@ Timberland Blvd -
8031
97.257
Estates
NB
20712
31
#04 Harvest Grove Dr
32.9557
-
Timberland
@ Timberland Blvd -
0003
97.259
Estates
NB
23619
32
#05 Oak Leaf Trail @
32.9557
-
Timberland
Timberland Dr - NB
3328
97.262
Estates
08154
33
#06 Treefern Dr @
32.9584
-
Timberland
Park Vista Blvd - EB
7197
97.264
Estates
32842
34
#07 Pangolin Dr @
32.9600
-
Timberland
Park Vista Blvd - EB
1125
97.264
Estates
30923
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Official site of the City of Fort Worth, Texas
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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA FORT WORT111
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Create New From This M&C
REFERENCE **M&C 25- 20RIGHT-OF-WAY USE
DATE: 6/10/2025 NO.: 0548 LOG NAME: AGREEMENT WITH FLOCK
GROUP, INC
CODE: G TYPE: CONSENT PUBLIC NO
HEARING:
SUBJECT: (ALL) Authorize Execution of a Public Right -of -Way Use Agreement Granting Flock
Group, Inc. a License to Install and Maintain Non -Police Department Flock License Plate
Reader Cameras on Public Rights -of Way and Establish Fees for Permitting, Inspection,
and Usage
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Authorize execution of a Public Right -of -Way Use Agreement with Flock Group, Inc. for an
Annual Right -of -Way Use Fee of $250.00 dollars per Non -Police Department Flock License
Plate Reader Cameras located on Public Rights -of -Way;
2. Grant a license to Flock Group, Inc. to install and maintain Non -Police Department Flock
License Plate Reader Cameras on Public Rights -of -Way; and
3. Establish a Permit and Inspection Fee of $250.00 per Non -Police Department Flock License
Plate Reader Camera.
DISCUSSION:
The purpose of this Mayor and Council Communication (M&C) is to establish the terms for use of
public right-of-way (ROW) by Flock Group, Inc. (Flock) for privately -owned Flock cameras.
The Fort Worth Police Department (PD) has successfully deployed Flock cameras throughout Fort
Worth to monitor, detect, and follow up on crime. PD builds, maintains, and installs most of its own
cameras, which use Flock software. PD installs PD cameras on public property throughout Fort Worth
because cameras achieve law enforcement objectives and improve public safety. Existing agreements
between the City of Fort Worth (City) and Flock govern PD cameras.
Flock also offers hardware and software products to the public. Multiple homeowners' associations
(HOA's) and businesses in Fort Worth have purchased and installed privately -owned Flock
cameras on private property. The City and PD do not install or maintain private cameras. Several
HOAs and businesses that own private cameras have partnered with PD to provide PD's Real Time
Crime Center (RTCC) with access to private cameras. PD has designated two representatives to
serve as points -of -contact for any HOA that shares their private cameras with PD.
Most private cameras are located on private property. However, the City has identified private
cameras which were inadvertently installed in the City's ROW. Flock has worked with HOAs and
businesses to relocate private cameras from the City's ROW onto private property where feasible.
However, a few HOAs and businesses have asked the City to allow some cameras to remain in the
City's ROW for camera effectiveness, and the City is supportive.
Riqht-of-Use Aqreement
The City and Flock have negotiated a Right -of -Way Use Agreement, which will grant Flock a non-
exclusive license to install and maintain certain private cameras within the City's ROW. The
agreement is for a period of twenty (20) years and may be renewed for up to two (2) successive five
(5) year terms. Flock will be responsible for paying the permit and inspection fees for existing private
cameras within the City's ROW and for any newly installed private cameras within the ROW as well as
for an annual ROW usage fee on a per camera basis for the right to install cameras within the City's
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Private individuals who own private cameras within the City's ROW will not have direct access to data
from those private cameras. Only PD will have direct access to this data. However, PD has developed
a process to expedite requests for RTCC data for those Flock customers who own private cameras.
Proposed fees include a one-time permit and inspection fee of $250.00 per camera, which will apply
for each existing camera and any new or replacement camera that is installed later, and an annual
City ROW Use fee of $250.00 per camera. The City and Flock will determine where private cameras
will exist in the City's ROW. ROW Use fees will be billed annually.
For each approved private Flock camera location, the camera location will be memorialized by an
addition or addendum to the Agreement, which will not require Council approval.
FISCAL INFORMATION/CERTIFICATION:
The Director of Finance certifies that upon approval of the above recommendations and execution of
the agreement, funds will be deposited into the General Fund. The Transportation & Public Works
Department (and Financial Management Services) is responsible for the collection and deposit of
funds due to the City.
TO _ _
Fund Department Account Project Program Activity Budget Reference # Amount
I ID I I ID I Year I (Chartfield 2)
FROM
Fund Department I Account Project Program Activity Budget Reference # Amount
ID ID Year (Chartfield 2)
Submitted for Citv Manager's Office bv: Jesica McEachern (5804)
Dana Burghdoff (8018)
Originating Department Head:
Lauren Prieur (6035)
Martin Phillips (7861)
Additional Information Contact: Michael Owen (8662)
Chris Austria (7619)
ATTACHMENTS
FID Table -Flock ROW Revenue FID (3).xlsx (CFW Internal)
Form 1295 - Citvof Fort Worth (Fully Executed) 2025.0527.pdf (CFW Internal)
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Routing and Transmittal Slip
Transportation & Public Works Department
DOCUMENT TITLE: Right -Of -Way Use Agreement
For: Flock Group, Inc.
M&C: NA CPN:
Date:
To:
Name
1.
Dan Haley
2.
Michael Owen
3.
Lauren Prieur
4.
Christopher Austria
5.
Jesica McEachern
6.
Ronald Gonzales
7.
Jannette Goodall
8.
Allison Tidwell
9.
Tabitha Giddings
10.
Michael Owen
11.
10.
CSO: NA
Department
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DOCUMENTS FOR CITY MANAGER'S SIGNATURE: All documents received from any and all
City Departments requesting City Manager's signature for approval MUST BE ROUTED TO THE
APPROPRIATE ACM for approval first. Once the ACM has signed the routing slip, David will review
and take the next steps.
NEEDS TO BE NOTARIZED: []YES ®No
RUSH: []YES ®No SAME DAY: []YES ®No NEXT DAY: ❑YES ®No
ROUTING TO CSO: ®YES ❑No
Action Required:
❑ As Requested
❑ For Your Information
® Signature/Routing and or Recording
❑ Comment
❑ File
❑ Attach Signature, Initial and Notary Tabs