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RESOLUTION NO. _________
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FOSTER CITY
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH FLOCK SAFETY,
LLC FOR THE PROCUREMENT OF EIGHT ADDITIONAL LICENSE PLATE READERS FOR $24,000 ANNUALLY, TO BE USED IN A MANNER CONSISTENT WITH THE CITY’S ESTABLISHED ALPR PROGRAM AND OTHER APPLICABLE LAW
CITY OF FOSTER CITY
WHEREAS, the Foster City Police Department currently operates 20 Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) cameras through Flock Safety, LLC as part of its crime prevention and investigative strategy; and
WHEREAS, from November 2022 to the present, ALPR data contributed to 160 criminal cases, resulting in over 49 arrests and nearly 70 suspects identified; and WHEREAS, the proposed purchase of eight additional Flock Safety ALPR cameras will enhance coverage at strategic locations, improve investigative efficiency, and further strengthen the Department’s ability to detect, deter, and prevent crime while maximizing existing personnel resources; and
WHEREAS, each Flock ALPR camera costs $3,000 per year, which includes maintenance, software, and data storage; and
WHEREAS, the eight additional cameras will co-term with our existing contract with Flock.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Foster City does hereby authorizes the Mayor to execute an agreement with Flock Safety LLC for the procurement of eight additional Automated License Plate Readers for $24,000 annually, to be used in a manner consistent with the City’s established ALPR Program and other applicable law.
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PASSED AND ADOPTED as a resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City at the regular meeting held on the 17th day of February, 2026, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
ART KIESEL, MAYOR
ATTEST:
PRISCILLA SCHAUS, CITY CLERK