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Denver City Council may extend license plate reader contract

The Denver City Council will consider a resolution Monday night that would add two years and $666,000 to an existing contract between the Denver Police Department and Flock Group, Inc. to provide equipment and system support for 111 automated license plate recognition (ALPR) cameras at 70 intersections throughout the city.

One of Mayor Johnston’s Safe City goals has been to prioritize resources such as the ALPRs to help reduce auto theft and generate investigative leads in other serious crimes, including homicides, shootings and instances of hit-and-run.

Opponents of the contract extension cite privacy concerns surrounding information sharing and possible use of the data to target illegal immigrants.

Council members will also consider authorizing a total of $260,000 to settle three separate claims involving the Denver Police Department.

Elsewhere on the agenda is an intergovernmental agreement (IGA) to support the National Women’s Soccer League Project. Council Bill 25-0555 proposes that the city and the Broadway Station Metropolitan District enter into an IGA that would provide as much as $70 million to acquire land for the stadium, connect adjacent neighborhoods and make public improvements to the bike, pedestrian and park infrastructure.

There is only one proclamation this week, recognizing May 7 as National Interpreter Appreciation Day.

There are no required public hearings at the 5:30 p.m. session.

However, for those following the Park Hill Golf Course land swap rezoning, a required public hearing on Council Bill 25-0234 is scheduled for June 2.

The Denver City Council will hold its regular Monday meeting at 3:30 p.m., with the general public comment session beginning at 5 p.m.

A surveillance camera sits at the intersection of Colfax and Downing after the city added cameras to about 100 different locations in the hope of tracking stolen cars after an increase in auto thefts, as seen on Monday, May 5, 2025. (TomHellauerMultimedia Producertom.hellauer@denvergazette.comhttps://denvergazette.com/content/tncms/avatars/f/9e/622/f9e6228a-3b6b-11ed-bf10-fbb71fa8e421.f54b911252c540f1d61709edc4727a39.png)
A surveillance camera sits at the intersection of Colfax and Downing after the city added cameras to about 100 different locations in the hope of tracking stolen cars after an increase in auto thefts, as seen on Monday, May 5, 2025. (TomHellauerMultimedia Producertom.hellauer@denvergazette.comhttps://denvergazette.com/content/tncms/avatars/f/9e/622/f9e6228a-3b6b-11ed-bf10-fbb71fa8e421.f54b911252c540f1d61709edc4727a39.png)
A surveillance camera sits at the intersection of Colfax and Downing after the city added cameras to about 100 different locations in the hope of tracking stolen cars after an increase in auto thefts, as seen on Monday, May 5, 2025. (TomHellauerMultimedia Producertom.hellauer@denvergazette.comhttps://denvergazette.com/content/tncms/avatars/f/9e/622/f9e6228a-3b6b-11ed-bf10-fbb71fa8e421.f54b911252c540f1d61709edc4727a39.png)
A surveillance camera sits at the intersection of Colfax and Downing after the city added cameras to about 100 different locations in the hope of tracking stolen cars after an increase in auto thefts, as seen on Monday, May 5, 2025. (TomHellauerMultimedia Producertom.hellauer@denvergazette.comhttps://denvergazette.com/content/tncms/avatars/f/9e/622/f9e6228a-3b6b-11ed-bf10-fbb71fa8e421.f54b911252c540f1d61709edc4727a39.png)
A surveillance camera sits at the intersection of Colfax and Downing after the city added cameras to about 100 different locations in the hope of tracking stolen cars after an increase in auto thefts, as seen on Monday, May 5, 2025. (TomHellauerMultimedia Producertom.hellauer@denvergazette.comhttps://denvergazette.com/content/tncms/avatars/f/9e/622/f9e6228a-3b6b-11ed-bf10-fbb71fa8e421.f54b911252c540f1d61709edc4727a39.png)
A surveillance camera sits at the intersection of Colfax and Downing after the city added cameras to about 100 different locations in the hope of tracking stolen cars after an increase in auto thefts, as seen on Monday, May 5, 2025. (TomHellauerMultimedia Producertom.hellauer@denvergazette.comhttps://denvergazette.com/content/tncms/avatars/f/9e/622/f9e6228a-3b6b-11ed-bf10-fbb71fa8e421.f54b911252c540f1d61709edc4727a39.png)
The Denver City and County Building during a summer day on Aug. 26, 2024. (AlexanderEdwardsBusiness Reporteralex.edwards@gazette.comhttps://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/dbaa50cc8a9183e280c297e3afa72ace?d=mm&r=g)
The Denver City and County Building during a summer day on Aug. 26, 2024. (AlexanderEdwardsBusiness Reporteralex.edwards@gazette.comhttps://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/dbaa50cc8a9183e280c297e3afa72ace?d=mm&r=g)

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