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District Improvement Program - D2 School Safety Cameras
Toledo City Council, Councilman Martinez, D2
L. Frank x1417 / E. Snapp x1363
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Authorizing the Mayor to enter into a five-year implementation and software subscription contract with Flock Group Inc. for exterior camera systems for various school locations in District 2; authorizing the expenditure of an amount not to exceed $85,000 from the Capital Improvement Fund District Improvement Program (DIP); authorizing the expenditure of an amount not to exceed $50,000 annually for subscription costs from the Capital Improvement Fund subject to annual appropriation; waiving the competitive bidding provisions of TMC Chapter 187; and declaring an emergency.
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SUMMARY & BACKGROUND:
A District Improvement Program application has been submitted to purchase and install gateway modems, license plate readers (LPR), and point-tilt-zoom (PTZ) cameras at 16 sites in District 2, including schools, school stadiums or facilities, and select high-traffic intersections. DIP funds will be used for the first-year startup costs, after which the total 5-year contract will be under TPD management with Flock Group, Inc. Contracting with Flock Group, Inc. includes operation and maintenance of the camera system with the best cost proposition over the 5-year period.
This pilot program is designed to strengthen security at locations where young people gather and to expand the Toledo Police Department’s intelligence network across the City. The project includes installation of LPRs to monitor vehicle activity in driveways and parking areas, as well as PTZ cameras to provide flexible, detailed surveillance of building exteriors and entrances. Participating schools have indicated that these upgrades are critical enhancements to their existing systems and will support more effective coordination with law enforcement during emergencies.
The District Improvement Review Committee convened on June 8, 2026, and recommended approval of this application.
Summary
NOW THEREFORE Be it ordained by the Council of the City of Toledo:
SECTION 1. That the Mayor is authorized to enter into a five-year implementation and software subscription contract with Flock Group Inc. for exterior camera systems for various school locations in District 2, upon such terms and conditions as shall be approved by the Director of Police and the Director of Law.
SECTION 2. That an amount not to exceed $85,000 is authorized for expenditure from the Capital Improvement Fund Account Code 5040-10100-8CPDNGDIST02 from the District Improvement Program for the implementation and software subscription for exterior camera systems in District 2.
SECTION 3. That subject to annual appropriation the expenditure of an amount not to exceed $50,000 is authorized from the Capital Improvement Fund for subscription costs in years two through five of the agreement authorized in Section 1.
SECTION 4. That this Council finds and determines it is in the best interest of the City to waive the formal competitive bid requirements of TMC Chapter 187 for the reason that maintaining the same vendor to provide this equipment and service is necessary to ensure continuity and build upon an existing foundation of progress.
SECTION 5. That the Director of Finance is authorized to draw warrant or warrants against the above Account Codes in payment of the above authorized obligations in an amount not to exceed that authorized above upon presentation of the proper voucher or vouchers.
SECTION 6. That this Ordinance is declared to be an emergency measure and shall take effect and be in force from and after its passage. The reason for the emergency lies in the fact that the same is necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, safety and property and for the further reason that this Ordinance must be immediately effective to improve safety in a timely manner.
Vote on emergency clause: yeas _____, nays _____.
Passed: _________________, as an emergency measure: yeas _____, nays _____.
Attest: ________________________ __________________________________
Clerk of Council President of Council
Approved: _____________________ __________________________________
Mayor
I hereby certify that the above is a true and correct copy of an Ordinance passed by Council ________________________.
Attest: ________________________
Clerk of Council