Flock ALPR Camera Installation PRoject
Summary
SCH Number
2024110131
Public Agency
Merced County
Document Title
Flock ALPR Camera Installation PRoject
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
11/5/2024
Document Description
The project consists of the installation of a Flock Safety automated license plate reading (ALPR) camera to be installed on behalf of the Merced County Sheriff’s Office. The proposed project consists of the installation of a 13' X SQRD REDITORQUE pole with a camera and solar panel to power the camera mounted to the pole with minimal ground disturbance consisting of the 3" by 48" pole anchor. The purpose of the installation is to provide law enforcement with the ability to respond to detect license plates associated with criminal activity and to assist law enforcement with intercepting these vehicles. The beneficiaries of the project are both law enforcement and the public at large as this installation will serve public safety interests and help make Merced County a safer community.
Contact Information
Name
Delray C. Shelton
Agency Name
Merced County Sheriff's Office
Job Title
Lieutenant
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency / Project Applicant / Parties Undertaking Project
Phone
Location
Coordinates
Cities
Dos Palos, Planada, Santa Nella, Hilmar, Stevinson
Counties
Merced
Regions
Countywide
Cross Streets
Hwy 33 @ I5 Off-Ramp - SB and 5 other locations, please see NOE
Zip
95322, etc
Total Acres
<0.1
Parcel #
Caltrans ROWs
State Highways
Hwy 33, Hwy 152, Hwy 140, Hwy 16
Railways
N/A
Airports
N/A
Schools
N/A
Waterways
San Joaquin River, O'Neill Forebay, San Luis Reservoir, CA Aqueduct
Township
09S
Range
09E
Section
31
Base
MDM
Other Location Info
Multiple locations in Merced County
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
15303(e)
Reasons for Exemption
Pursuant to Section 15303(e) of the CEQA Guidelines, New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures, this project is exempt from further CEQA Review. Section 15303(e) specifically refers to New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures including accessory structures, and the footprint of the proposed installation of the pole, camera, and solar panel is very minimal compared to the other classes of exemptions listed in Section 15303(e). As such, this project can be considered a new, small facility under Section 15303 of the CEQA Guidelines with no further CEQA review required.
County Clerk
Merced
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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