City Partners with Scripps on ALERT Camera MOU

The City of Needles is set to enter a no‑cost Site Access and Use Memorandum of Understanding with Scripps Institution of Oceanography to install and maintain an ALERT California camera on the Upper Tanks. The agreement runs from July 14, 2026 through December 30, 2030 and supports wildfire detection and public safety monitoring in coordination with regional first responders.

Scope & details

The full contract record, as filed.

Contract amount

No cost to the City

Contract type

PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES

Contract term

July 14, 2026 – December 30, 2030

Renewal date

2030-12-30

Renewal

MOU effective July 14, 2026 through December 30, 2030, with option for earlier termination by either party on 30 days’ written notice; may be extended by subsequent mutual written agreement.

Document type

AgendaPacket

Source document

City of Needles Board of Public Utilities Agenda Packet 2026-07-07

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Common questions about this contract, answered from the record.

Who was awarded the professional services contract by City of Needles?

Scripps Institution of Oceanography was awarded this professional services contract by City of Needles, as recorded on July 7, 2026.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Professional Services contract, documented as a agendapacket record.

Where was this contract approved?

This contract appears in City of Needles Board of Public Utilities Agenda Packet 2026-07-07 (AgendaPacket), dated July 7, 2026 from City of Needles. Civic IQ extracts contract records directly from agency meeting documents and solicitations.

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