ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT
MEETING DATE: February 11, 2026 AGENDA CATEGORY: Consent - PSVS TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Greg Terry, Chief of Police
DATE: January 22, 2026
SUBJECT: Amendment 3 to Agreement No. 18-008 with Data Ticket, Inc. (to incorporate additional Security and Permissible Use Provisions) for Parking Citation Processing for the Bakersfield Police Department.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of the amendment.
BACKGROUND: On January 10, 2018, the city entered into Agreement No. 18 -008 with Data Ticket, Inc. for the electronic processing of parking fines, including bail and forfeitures related to citations for illegal parking under California law. The agreement includes various services, such as:
Online access to California DMV records and nationwide out-of-state DMV information. Holds and releases for parking citations.
Daily and delinquent collections.
Adjudication scheduling and services.
Integration with the Franchise Tax Board for collections through the Interagency Intercept Program.
Third-party collection services
On November 7, 2018, the agreement was amended to ensure compliance with Assem bly Bill AB 503, which modified California Vehicle Code 40220. This amendment required the city to provide payment plan options for individuals with unpaid parking citations who could demonstrate proof of indigency.
On March 12, 2025, Agreement No. 18 -008 was amended for a second time to incorporate Security and Permissible Use Provisions to ensure compliance with the Department of Motor Vehicles' security requirements. The parties now desire to enter into amendment 3 to Agreement No. 18-008 to incorporate additional Security and Permissible Use Provisions. The amendment does not change the scope of work, cost, or term of the existing agreement but ensures the City remains in compliance with state-mandated security requirements.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Funding for this agreement is within the Police Departments Fiscal Year 2025-26 budget.
COUNCIL GOAL:
Community Character & Quality of Life
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Signed Agreement
2. Exhibit D