City of Port Arthur, Texas. Mayor and City Council Communication

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1 City of Port Arthur, Texas Mayor and City Council Communication DATE 1/20/09 REFERENCE NUMBER SUBJECT: AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF TWO (2) MOBILE LICENSE PLATE READERS FOR THE POLICE DEPARTMENT PAGE: 1 OF 2 RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council authorize the purchase of two (2) "Mobile License Plate Readers" from ELSAG NORTH AMERICA, BREWSTER, NY, through the Texas State Contract TXMAS-B-B40130 for the Police Department. The cost of this purchase is $57,927.BO. BACKGROUND: This three camera system was installed in one of the traffic units. The system reads license plates as the patrol unit travels down the road. The camera takes a picture of the plate, runs it through a database and gives a return in seconds. The Police Department ran a trial t.est with the new equipment. by uploading t.he database wi t.h City warrant informat.ion. In a sixteen hour period, utilizing one unit equipped with the LPR Syst.em, 124 traffic stops were conducted, 69 arrests were made on' city warrants which totaled over $71,500 in unpaid fines. The dat.abase can be loaded with warrant dat.a, stolen vehicles, wanted persons and sex offender informat.ion. The Police Depart.ment requests authorization t.o purchase two (2) Mobile License Plate Readers at a cost of $29,555 each and includes a four year warranty, installation and licensing. The City will receive a discount of $1,lB2.20 if paid within 15 days bringing the net. cost t.o $57, BUDGETARY/FISCAL IMPACT: Funds for this purchase will come from account. number Funds for this purchase were approved by the City Council in a Budget. Adjust.ment aut.horized on January 13,

2 City of Port Arthur, Texas Mayor and City Council Communication DATE REFERENCE SUB.JECT: PAGE: NUMBER AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF TWO (2) 1/20/09 MDBILE LICENSE PLATE READERS FOR THE 2 OJ' 2 POLICE DEPARTMENT STAFFING/EMPLOYEE EFFECT: Authorization of this purchase will not affect staffing. SUMMARY: It is recommended that the City Council authorize the purchase of two (2 ) "Mobile License Plate Reaciers" and four year warranty for same from ELSAG NORTH AMERICA, BREWSTER, NY, for the Police Department. The total cost of said purchase being $57, IW~ kj: of u~ '0:1?olice Rebecca Director of Finance -Y/u<, cc"lc{l{,/ Shawna Tubbs Purchasing Manager PREPARED BY: 8th DISPOSITION OF CITY COUNCIL PROCESSED BY - APPROVED OTHER (DESCRIBE),, CITY SECRETARY APPROVED BY: L CITY MANAGER 7/ii)(,{~' /--~ 7--(' l Date

3 MEMORANDUM POLICE DEPARTMENT PORT ARTHUR TO: Chief Blanton DATE: 12/23/08 FROM: Officer C. Cobb [X) [ ) [ ) [ ) For your information [ ) For comment & recommendation [) File for future reference [ ) Please discuss with me [ ) Please take appropriate action Please prepare draft for my reply Please reply on my behalf Please return A warrant sweep was conducted on 12/22/08 & using the L.P.R. to identify vehicles which were listed on outstanding warrants in the Municipal Court of Port Arthur. The results of the sweep are as follows: Monday 12/22/08 (7.5 hrs. worked) 54 traffic stops 34 arrests $36, in Port Arthur warrants served Tuesday 12/23/08 (4 hrs. worked) 29 traffic stops 14 arrests $15, in Port Arthur warrants served Including Thursday 12118/08 the totals were: \.6.5 hours worked 124 traffic stops 69 arrests More than $71,500 in Port Arthur warrants served Respectfully Submitted,

4 IRQuote Page 1 of 1 From : '~Ste_ ed H~-,-ey" Date: Thu, 15 Jan :35: ,,~teYen.. b!,dley@el~"gn''-'cllrn.>_ [+ J To : "CcQbb" <:~~Qb_IL@PQrtgrth!lmd~"9_rn>. [±J Subject: LPR Quote Chuck, Thanks for the call this morning. Attached are the quotes for the two three camera systems. You will find that there is a discount for paying within 15 and 30 days. If the city were to go with the 15 days, it will take care of the overage still giving you the maximum coverage for the car system thus eliminating the need to take off the additional year coverage. Let me know if you need additional info. Steven Hedley, SOutheastern Area Manager Otfice I Cell Fa~ Customer Service 866.9MPH Clod< Tower Commons Brewster, NY msslfl~...is min mssion. Attachment image003.jpg Length kb Port Arthur 2.pdf kb Port Arthur 2x2.pdf kb -

5 ELSAG North America H Creek Ridge Road Greensboro, NC Delivered to: POl1 Arthur Police Departmenl Mark Blanton Chief of Police P.O. Box 1089 Port Atthur, Texas n DunsJI Phone:866 9MPH900( Fax: 336-~ * *** "Texas State Contract: TXMAS Mod".... Coot " MPH-goon (Trans) Mobile UCel'lse Plate Reitder Includes LPR Processor, 6 calylefils ( 3 cotor and] Infrared LPR In three enclosures). (abies and related wfl;ware. IH A. $23,725 TRAHSPQRTABLE RUGGEDIZED EU;CTRONIC SUITCASE. " - ~",_untts 2 March ') 5.1. He!Iey Iml.... $17, ENG SUP Day rate for ElSAG North America engineering staff either on 5W! or In 1M deveiopmmt lab. $1,250 1 $1, W~nty Wilrrilnly for year two, three and four $2,570 3 $7, INST SUP Day rat!! for ElSAG North AmerIca instat\ation stall either on Site 01 k1 Itw. development tab. $750 1 $ MPH-900 OPC 0petatI0n5 Center Uceose designed to coordlni!te mlatlple fixed and rnoboe """""",, $>75 2 $1, Phone Support 24 Hour Telephone Support by qualtfled MPH-goo technicians FREE OfO.SI1E TRAINING Induded in the purchase d both transportable and permanent MPH-900 Installations available In group and Individual sessions. FREE TRAINING Unlimited access to ElSAG North America training dasses held CEll1ER either In ttle field or at Company FadUties. MEMBERSHIP FREE $'" PM" «or gqqd nd wyicm pmrkip;i by the 'bow; Quote; 1VrAL $59.)10 00 ~ 5f:ryI(t Plan!pcll!de:i Software Updates Annual Training/ServIce Parts &.l1lbor Terms: 2% Net 15 Days 1%30 Days Receipt of GoodS Cash I>Iscooot Value If J»Id In 1~:;;:E=3 cash I:Mscount Value If JllIId In 30...,.,.,...,,

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8 Real-Time Technology Real-time information greatly increases the odds of resolving issues and in severe situations can be the difference between life an death. ~ Captures 1,500 license plate images per minute reading all 50 States, Canada, and Mexico ~ Processes parked and moving vehicles across up to 4 lanes of traffic, day.or night, in any weather ~ 120 MPH closing speeds, 75+ MPH passing speeds ~ Alerts officers within milliseconds if a vehicle is suspect, , CriminallnteUigence Support The MPH-goo captures thousands of license plates during a shift. Data recorded for each includes date and time stamp, photo of vehicle and immediate area, and GPS coordinates. After Action Analysis of this data from relevant periods of time can lead to... ~ Witness identification ~ Watch list development ~ Placing suspect at a scene ~ Terrorist interdiction ~ Pattern recognition Officer Safety When The MPH-goO reads a license plate that matches a Hot List file, officers are alerted immediately. The alert communicates the nature of the crime or infraction associated with the plate so officers understand the risk associated with that interdiction before ever getting out of the car. Hot List Updating Hot Lists are more up to date than ever before. They can be updated manually by officers in the field at any time. They can also be updated by the Command Center and transmitted to field units wirelessly. Geo-mapping With GPS coordinates provided by the MPH-goo, exact locations of each license plate captured can be determined quickly in situations when every minute counts

10 Unprecedented ALPR Technology Information is Power. With 70% of all crime connected to a vehicle, deploying the MPH-gOO -the most advanced License Plate Recognition technology available-to assist with a wide range of missions will help your agency realize remarkable successes. The MPH-goo arms Law Enforcement with real time knowledge and post-action criminal intelligence increasing the day-to-day productivity of individual units, and », Mobile Plate Hunter 900 Series giving agencies the power to make the difference between life and death.in a crisis. This system is proving to be a force multiplier so powerful that its positive impact on the safety and security of our communities is definite and immediate. -t Stolen Vehicle / Amber Alert -t Stolen Tag -t Wanted or Missing Persons -t Suspended Motorist -t Scofflaws

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