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CITY OF PALM DESERT
COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT
STAFF REPORT
REQUEST FROM PALM DESERT POLICE DEPARTMENT FOR
AUTHORIZATION TO PURCHASE TWO (2) AUTOMATED LICENSE
PLATE RECOGNITION SYSTEMS (ALPR) AND RELATED EQUIPMENT
Sheila R. Gilligan, ACM for Community Services
April 24, 2008
1) Memorandum from Lt. Frank Taylor dated March 26, 2008
2) Preliminary Minutes from the Public Safety Commission meeting of
April 9, 2008
RECOMMENDATION:
By Minute Motion, authorize the purchase of two (2) Automated License Plate Recognition Systems
(ALPR), a computer server for storing of data, ancillary equipment, warranties, and licensing in the
amount of $65,508.16. Funds are available in the Police General Fund Account #110-4210-422-
4045, and no additional appropriation is required.
DISCUSSION:
At its meeting of April 9, 2008, the Public Safety Commission received a presentation and
recommendation relative to the Automated License Plate Recognition System (ALPR).
The Commission voted unanimously to forward this item to the City Council for authorization to
purchase two of these systems out of the current year Police budget.
Staff will be available at the City Council meeting to answer any questions.
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SfIEILA R. GILLI
ASSISTANT CITY MANAG
::ITY COUNCIL ACTION:
APPROVED DENIED
RECEIVED OTHER
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Approval:
CARLOS L. 0 t
, CITY MANAGER
PAUL S. GIBSON, FINANCE DIRECTOR