CC MEETING: August 5, 2025
DATE: July 23, 2025
TO: Erin Rinehart, City Manager
FROM: Roberto Arrendondo, Chief of Police
Rex Redden, Executive Director of Public Safety
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Consider A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Enter Into An Agreement With FLOCK For A One-Year Lease Of 57 IP Cameras In An Amount Not To Exceed $221,000.
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BACKGROUND:
The Police Department currently utilizes 57 IP cameras throughout the city to combat vehicle crime through an annual lease with FLOCK Safety through the SB224 Catalytic Converter Theft Prevention Grant program. This grant was awarded in FY24 for a one-year lease and was awarded again in FY25. The lease will be acquired through a sole source acquisition.
The agreement will primarily be paid for using funds awarded by the Texas Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention Authority’s Catalytic Converter Grant, with the city only responsible for a 20% cash match.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:
The cost of the agreement is not to exceed $221,000. The grant will reimburse costs up to $184,167. The city will pay $36,833 as part of the required 20% cash match. Listed below is the breakdown of the project amounts.
MVCPA SB 224 Catalytic Converter Grant - 1-year IP lease, 57 cameras - $184,167.
20% cash match - $36,833.00.
COMMUNITY IMPACT:
Items leased through these grant awards will allow police to deter and detect catalytic converter thefts at a greater rate, while also assisting in other vehicle crime detection and investigations.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION/DESIRED ACTION:
Staff recommends City Council approval of the resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into an agreement with FLOCK For A One-Year Lease Of 57 IP Cameras in an amount not to exceed $221,000 over a one-year period.