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AGENDA ITEM COVER SHEET
Meeting Date: June 19, 2012
Item #
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Contact Name: Charles K. Smith, P.E. Department Director: Charles K. Smith
Contact Number: 407 - 905 -3159 City Manager: Robert Fran
Subject: Purchase and Deployment of Q -Star Technology Portable Vandalism Deterrent
System for the Utilities Department
Background Summary:
Q -Star Technology, which developed the solar - powered FlashCAM Digital Vandalism Deterrent
System, presented their product to City Staff as an option for preventing, theft, vandalism and other
crimes throughout the City. The FlashCam is a high quality, motion - activated surveillance camera
which is charged by a solar cell on top, has a 10 megapixel camera inside, and is infrared so it can
see at night. FlashCam acts as a deterrent, because in addition to the extremely bright flash emitted
when a person enters a target area, it can dispatch a loud, pre- recorded audio warning message to
ward off potential offenders. The camera can record the suspects committing a crime and their
vehicle, and can also record the vehicle license plate number. These cameras have been
instrumental in identifying suspects and obtaining convictions in court.
The FlashCam is portable and can be moved from place to place. As a method to secure City
properties and facilities, Staff would like to purchase sufficient FlashCam systems and deploy the
devices at locations where City property has repeatedly been damaged by vandals; or at risk
locations, such as City parks, athletic fields and concession stands, and utilities facilities. Utilities
Staff would like to purchase the first unit to be primarily used at Department facilities such as the
treatment plants, and also at various lift stations sites. The unit will be deployed by the Police
Department, and could also be utilized by Police during special events when extra units are needed.
The Utilities Department has $19,000 budgeted in the wastewater plant's Equipment line item (401-
535 -00 -6400) for FY 2012; for the replacement of the RAS meter and register and rehabilitation of
the WAS meter and register ($13,000 total), and the purchase of a refrigerated auto sampler
($6,000). $9,800 was spent for the RAS and WAS meters, and the auto sampler has been re-
budgeted in FY 2013, leaving $9,200 unspent. The cost of the FlashCAM 880K Starter Package,
including shipping & handling and one (1) additional key fob controller, is $6,844.00.
A representative from the Police Department will be available to answer questions pertaining to
FlashCAM 880K and its deployment.
Issue:
Should the Mayor and Commission authorize the purchase and deployment of a FlashCAM Digital
Vandalism Deterrent System for the Utilities Department, and authorize the purchase to be made
with unspent funds in the wastewater plant Equipment line item (401- 535 -00- 6400)?
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Recommendations:
Motion to authorize the purchase of a FlashCAM Digital Vandalism Deterrent System by the Utilities
Department in the amount of $6,844.00 using funds from 401 - 535 -00 -6400.
Attachments:
Quote from Q -Star Technology, Information Packet on the FlashCAM 880K
Financial Impact:
The Utilities Department has $19,000 budgeted in the wastewater plant's Equipment line item (401-
535 -00 -6400) for FY 2012; for the replacement of the RAS meter and register and rehabilitation of
the WAS meter and register ($13,000 total), and the purchase of a refrigerated auto sampler
($6,000). The RAS and WAS meters came under budget at $9,800 total, and the auto sampler has
been re- budgeted in FY 2013, leaving $9,200 unspent. The cost of the FlashCAM 880K Starter
Package, including shipping & handling and one (1) additional key fob controller, is $6,844.00, which
would leave $2,356 unspent.
Type of Item: (please mark with an "x)
Public Hearing For Clerk's Dept Use:
Ordinance First Reading ✓ Consent Agenda
Ordinance Second Reading Public Hearing
Resolution Regular Agenda
X Commission Approval
Discussion & Direction
Original Document/Contract Attached for Execution by City Clerk
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Reviewed by City Attorney N/A
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Date Quote #
TECHNOLOGY
2730 Monterey Street 5/29/2012 11913
Suite 106
Torrance, CA 90503
(310) 294-8194
Ocoee Police Deptartment
Lt. Ted Silberstein
646 Ocoee Commerce Parkway
Okoee, FL 34761
Contact: Lt. Ted Silberstein
Tel: 407 - 905 -3160
E -mail: tsilberstein @ocoee.org Terms Rep FOB
Net 30 CF Torrance, CA
Item Description Qty Unit Price Total
880K Starter Pac... For a Limited Time only, FlashCAM 880K Starter 1 6,650.00 6,650.00
Package includes:
1- FlashCAM-880 Digital Vandalism Deterrent System
with Wireless Download
System is powered by Solar
Each System includes:
1 - Wall mounting bracket
1 - IR Keyfob controller
1 - Battery Charger
1 -2.0 Gigabyte Secure Digital Memory Card
1 - Quick Move Adapter
1- FlashCAM-DB2 Decoy System
The outside appearance of this unit is similar to a
FlashCAM -880, but it does not include any components.
1- RSP -1 Remote Solar Panel
For use in applications where the FlashCAM might be
mounted in a location with no sun (under bridges or in
trees, for example). The RSP -1 Option includes solar
panel, mountin bracket, and a 10 -foot cable.
6 Quick Move Adaptors
#FC -880 Tools CD -ROM: SX -Link Wireless Software (1 per order) 1 0.00 0.00
Mounting tools and User's Manual (1 per order)
CUSTOMER HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS:
A laptop computer with 802.11b wireless capability and
either Microsoft Windows XP, Vista, or Windows 7
operating system.
Keyfob Additional IR Keyfob Controller 1 Sales Tax ( 49.00
Please Call Cheri Fyfe at (407) 242 -8899. Total
This Quote is valid for 30 days - We are a veteran owned small business!
Our GSA Contract Number is: GS- 07F -0355U - Schedule 84
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Date Quote #
TECHNOLOGY
2730 Monterey Street 5/29/2012 11913
Suite 106
Torrance, CA 90503
(310) 294 -8194
Ocoee Police Deptartment
Lt. Ted Silberstein
646 Ocoee Commerce Parkway
Okoee, FL 34761
Contact: Lt. Ted Silberstein
Tel: 407 - 905 -3160
E - mail: tilberstein @ocoee.org Terms Rep FOB
Net 30 CF Torrance, CA
Item Description Qty Unit Price Total
Shipping - Starter... Shipping & Handling (Non- Taxable) for Starter Pack 145.00 145.00
Sales Tax (0.0 %) $0.00
Please Call Cheri Fyfe at (407) 242 -8899. Total $6,844.00
This Quote is valid for 30 days - We are a veteran owned small business!
Our GSA Contract Number is: GS- 07F -0355U - Schedule 84
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