HomeMy Public PortalAbout11) 10A Direction Regarding Participation in the Ring Rebate ProgramAGENDA
ITEM 10.A.
MANAGEMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT
MEMORANDUM
DATE: September 18, 2018
TO: The Honorable City Council
FROM: Bryan Cook, City Manager
By: Bryan Ariizumi , Public Safety Supervisor
SUBJECT: DIRECTION REGARDING PARTICIPATION IN THE RING REBATE
PROGRAM
RECOMMENDATION:
The City Council is requested to:
1. Hold a discussion regarding the City 's participation in the Ring Subsidy Program;
and ·
2. Provide staff with further direction .
BACKGROUND:
1. On November 7, 2017 , the City Council unanimously voted to approve the City's
participation in Ring Subsidy Program and allocated $20,000 (400 units).
2. On November 29 , 2017 , the City launched the Ring Subsidy Program.
ANALYSIS:
Last year, the City Council allocated $20,000 to subsidize 400 units in the Ring Subsidy
Program . During the promotional period, 400 subsidy codes were issued to qualified
Temple City residents. At the conclusion of the program , several subsidy codes were
not utilized and the program ended with only 300 discount codes being used.
Recently, City Councilmembers and staff have received requests from residents asking
the City to participate in a second round of the Ring Subsidy Program.
Ring, Inc. is willing to enter into another partnership with the City with the terms and
conditions remaining the same as the first agreement.
City Council
September 18, 2018
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Under the program, the City would offer a $50 subsidy toward any one (1) Ring Home
Security Product from the approved list of products. Ring, Inc. would provide an
additional $50 discount, further reducing the cost to residents. Please see the table
below for a list of approved products and savings.
MODEL RETAIL · CITY RING TC RESIDENT'S
PRICE SUBSIDY DISCOUNT PRICE
Video Doorbell 2 $199 $50 $50 $99
Video Doorbell Pro $249 $50 $50 $149
Spotlight Cam Battery $199 $50 $50 $99
Spotlight Cam Wired $199 $50 $50 $99
Floodlight Cam $249 $50 $50 $149
Ring, Inc. will also provide a $30 discount off retail price for up to two (2) additional
devices per household and a 20% discount off retail price for up to three (3) Ring
Accessories.
All approved Ring Home Security Products enable residents to receive instant alerts on
their smart phone, tablet or PC when someone presses the doorbell or triggers the built-
in motion sensor. The resident then has the capability to see, hear and speak with
visitors.
If the City Council chooses to partner with Ring, Inc., for a second round of the Ring
Subsidy Program, Ring, Inc. will handle resident verification and distribution of the
subsidy codes. Using GIS mapping software, Ring, Inc. can build custom maps of the
city to verify if an address is within or outside of the map boundaries. The subsidy
program will be available to verified Temple City residents on a first-come, first-served
basis.
CITY STRATEGIC GOALS:
City Council discussion regarding participation in the Ring Subsidy Program promotes
the City's strategic goals of Public Health and Safety and Citizen Education and
Communication.
FISCAL IMPACT:
This item does not have an impact on the Fiscal Year (FY) 2018-19 City Budget.
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