HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 24 - Flock Cameras MEMO TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: BRUNO RUMBELOW, CITY MANAGER
MEETING DATE: JANUARY 20, 2026
SUBJECT: RENEWAL FOR FLOCK CAMERA ACCESS FOR THE POLICE
DEPARTMENT
RECOMMENDATION: City Council to consider approval for the annual renewal of Flock camera
access from Flock Safety for the Police Department.
FUNDING SOURCE: Funds are available in the Crime Control and Prevention Fund for an
amount not to exceed $33,500.
BACKGROUND: This purchase is for the Flock Safety license plate reader service, which
produces actionable evidence needed to deter, solve, and reduce crime
within Grapevine. Currently, the Grapevine Police Department has thirteen
Flock camera license plate readers deployed within the city limits. Flock
LPR is a valuable tool that keeps the community safer and allows crimes
to be solved and prosecuted.
This procurement will be made as a sole source in accordance with Local
Government Code Chapter 252, Subchapter B, § 252.022. General
Exemptions (a)(7)(A). Items that are available from only one source
because of patents, copyrights, or secret processes. Flock Safety is the
documented sole source for this service.
Staff recommends approval
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