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Consider approving Resolution No. 2026-102 authorizing the purchase of drone and radar equipment, software, and related services to enhance the Drone as a First Responder Program (DFR) from Flock Group, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $385,000, using Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention Authority Task Force Grant funds, City budgeted funds, and funds to be reimbursed by the City of Carrollton; and take appropriate action.
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REQUESTOR:
Police Department
BACKGROUND:
The Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention Authority (MVCPA) is a State agency under the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles that provides grants to local law enforcement agencies to combat motor vehicle theft, burglary from a motor vehicle, and fraud-related motor vehicle crime.
In April of 2026, the City Council approved the submission of a grant application and agreement with the Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention Authority under the Task Force Grant Program. For Fiscal Year 2027, the City of Farmers Branch was awarded $240,000 in MVCPA funding toward a $385,000 Task Force Grant project. The grant requires a total local match of $60,000.
The City of Farmers Branch and the City of Carrollton jointly participate in the Carrollton-Farmers Branch Auto Theft Task Force. Through this partnership, the participating cities can coordinate resources, personnel, and investigative efforts to more effectively combat auto theft and strengthen public safety in both communities.
DISCUSSION:
Resolution No. 2026-102 will authorize the purchase of radar equipment, software, and related services from Flock Group, Inc. for an amount of $385,000.
The MVCPA Task Force Grant will provide $240,000 in grant funding. The City of Farmers Branch will pay $100,000, and the City of Carrollton will pay $45,000 toward the remaining cost.
The equipment and services will support the operations of the Carrollton-Farmers Branch Auto Theft Task Force and assist with detecting and investigating stolen vehicles, wanted individuals, catalytic converter thefts, and other motor vehicle-related crimes.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Budget impact of $385,000, with $45,000 to be reimbursed by the City of Carrollton, $100,000 to be reimbursed by the City of Farmers Branch, and $240,000 to be reimbursed through Task Force Grant funding.
The net cost to the City of Farmers Branch is $100,000, consisting of its $30,000 grant match and $70,000 in additional budgeted funds. Funding has been included in the Fiscal Year 2027 budget.
DISTRICT:
Citywide
POSSIBLE COUNCIL ACTION:
1. I move to approve Resolution No. 2026-102 as presented.
2. I move to approve Resolution No. 2026-102, with modifications.
3. I move to table the issue for further study or take no action.
ATTACHMENT(S):
1. Resolution No. 2026-102
2. Exhibit A - Flock Group, Inc. Quote
3. MVCPA Farmers Branch Grant Award Notification
4. Presentation