Title
Approving the service continuation of 28 Flock Falcon Cameras and licensing from Flock Safety in the amount of $86,000 using budgeted and awarded fiscal year Department of Justice Project Safe Neighborhood Grant funds, and authorizing the City Manager to execute the same.
Summary
The Pflugerville Police Department was again awarded a Project Safe Neighborhood Grant award in the amount of $33,963.36 from the Office of the Governor for the continued funding of the license plate reader program which has been at least partially funded with a PSN Grant award since Fiscal Year 2022. This system continues to be successfully used to identify, apprehend, and recover stolen vehicles entering the city limits and named “hot spots” within the city. The Camera systems further assist in identifying known wanted suspects, assist in solving violent crimes, and also assists in tracking known suspects linked to crimes within this and surrounding jurisdictions.
Prior City Council Action
In November of 2020, City Council authorized the City to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding between Flock Group, Inc (Flock Safety) and the City of Pflugerville for access to Flock’s ALPR technology platform (the Flock Service) for investigative purposes.
In February of 2021, City Council authorized the City Manager to apply for, and accept if awarded, a Department of Justice Project Safe Neighborhood Grant for the purchase and implementation of the ALPR program.
In April of 2022, City Council authorized the City Manager to apply for, and accept if awarded, a Department of Justice Project Safe Neighborhood Grant for the expansion of the ALPR program.
In April of 2023, City Council authorized the City Manager to apply for, and accept if awarded, a Department of Justice Project Safe Neighborhood Grant for the continued operation of the ALPR program for 2024.
In March of 2024, City Council authorized the City Manager to apply for, and accept if awarded, a Department of Justice Project Safe Neighborhood Grant for the continued operation of the ALPR program for fiscal year 2025.
Deadline for City Council Action
September 9, 2025
Funding Expected: Revenue __ Expenditure _X_ N/A __
Budgeted Item: Yes X__ No __ N/A __
Budget Source: PD Administration Budget
Amount: _$86,000_______
1295 Form Required? Yes X__ No __
Legal Review Required: N/A _X_ Required __ Date Completed: ___________
Supporting documents attached:
FLOCK Invoice INV-70656
Recommended Action
Staff recommends authorizing the City Manager to approve the service continuation of 28 Flock Falcon Cameras and licensing from Flock Safety in the amount of $86,000 using budgeted and awarded fiscal year Department of Justice Project Safe Neighborhood Grant funds, and authorizing the City Manager to execute the same.