September 9, 2025Asheville City Council
From the minutes, not yet reviewedCouncil changes a contract for the provision of fleet telematics and camera solutions.
Council voted to change its contract with Samsara Inc. for the provision of fleet telematics and camera solutions.
- Passed with the routine items, in one vote, without discussion.
- The money, in the minutes' words: “To account for the increased licensing costs and shipping costs for the additional equipment, as well as allowing for potential fleet additions through the remaining contract term, the contract funding is being increased by $71,151.55 for a total not-to-exceed contract amount of $132,000.”
What that means
- Consent agenda:
- Routine items Council approves together in one vote, without discussion. Any member can pull an item out for its own vote.
More from the minutes
- “Samsara’s software uses location data from installed GPS units and cameras to provide live tracking and camera footage for Public Works vehicles and integrates with both the City’s GIS system and fleet management software.”
- “The GPS/camera units and software integration provides several benefits, including the capability for real-time location tracking, enhanced security and theft prevention, and increased accountability and transparency.”
- “This increased the coverage of GPS and camera units to approximately 78% and 40% of the Public Works fleet, respectively.”
Official title: Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a Contract amendment with Samsara Inc. for the provision of fleet telematics and camera solutions
Carried unanimously, as part of the consent agenda
From the minutes: This motion was seconded by Councilwoman Roney and carried unanimously.
Read the motion as recorded
“RESOLUTION NO. 25-208 - RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT AMENDMENT WITH SAMSARA INC. FOR THE PROVISION OF FLEET TELEMATICS AND CAMERA SOLUTIONS”
Open the minutesConsent agenda, item O