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a. Approve a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the County of Monterey (County) and the City of Greenfield (City) regarding installation and use of flock safety cameras by the City within the County’s Right of Way”; and
b. Authorize the Director of Public Works, Facilities, and Parks to execute the Memorandum of Understanding.
Project Location: Locations; Near City of Greenfield (See Attachment A-Exhibit A).
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors:
a. Approve a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the County of Monterey and the City of Greenfield regarding installation and use of flock safety cameras by the City within the County’s right of way”; and
b. Authorize the Director of Public Works, Facilities, and Parks to execute the Memorandum of Understanding.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
The City of Greenfield (City) seeks a cooperative agreement with the County of Monterey (County), collectively referred as to the “parties”, to allow for installation of Flock Safety Cameras within the County right of way to assist law enforcement with emergency response and investigation activities. The City has contracted with Flock Group Inc. (aka Flock Safety) to lease Flock Cameras to install and maintain certain cameras within the County right of way.
The parties have collectively drafted a Memorandum of Understanding (Attachment A). On April 8, 2025, the Greenfield City Council adopted a resolution (RES 2025-22) approving the draft MOU.
Under the proposed MOU, the City would assume all responsibility for the ongoing maintenance of the Flock Safety Cameras within the County right of way. Other than review and issuance of an Encroachment Permit, the County will not have any obligations or responsibilities related to the cameras.
Flock Safety is currently processing an Encroachment Permit with the County (File No. 25EP0052) to install the cameras and related appurtenances at two locations within the County right of way. Under sec...
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