TO: Members of the City Council
FROM: Mayor Angela Birney
DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR CONTACT(S):
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Executive |
Rebecca Mueller, City Attorney |
425-556-2198 |
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Finance |
Kelley Cochran |
425-556-2748 |
DEPARTMENT STAFF:
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Finance |
Haritha Narra |
425-556-2163 |
TITLE:
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Background on City Grant Funding for ALPR Cameras in Redmond
OVERVIEW STATEMENT:
recommendation
Council scheduled time for the 5/26/26 study session to discuss ALPR and review the grant funding the City previously accepted to support Flock cameras. City staff are available to provide an overview of the funding, highlight information for consideration, and answer questions.
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☐ Additional Background Information/Description of Proposal Attached
REQUESTED ACTION:
☒ Receive Information ☐ Provide Direction ☐ Approve
REQUEST RATIONALE:
• Relevant Plans/Policies:
N/A
• Required:
Redmond’s acceptance of grant funding must be approved by City Council.
• Council Request:
During Council’s Study Session on 4/28/26 it shared interest in moving forward with open session discussion on ALPR grant funding.
• Other Key Facts:
Council accepted the Dept. of Commerce grant on 8/5/24 and the WATPA grant on 9/17/24 and authorized the Finance Department to recognize the revenue to fund fixed automated license plate readers, with details summarized in the following table:
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Grant |
Summary of Purpose |
Funds Dispersed |
Funds Used |
Term of Grant Funding |
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WA Assoc. of Theft Prevention (WATPA) |
Auto theft prevention grant award for equipment |
$44,100 ($0 remaining) |
$44,100 ($0 remaining) |
June 1, 2024 - June 30, 2025 |
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WA State Dept. of Commerce |
Funding provided for the purpose of purchasing the following modern vehicle pursuit management technology: 14 Flock Safety Falcon ALPR cameras with Flock subscription |
$94,968.30 ($0 remaining) |
$94,968.30 ($0 remaining) |
July 1, 2024 - June 30, 2025 |
OUTCOMES:
This memo provides background specifically on the status of the current grants, with finance staff available to supplement at study session. Staff will remain available for questions to support any ongoing Council discussion on ALPR.
COMMUNITY/STAKEHOLDER OUTREACH AND INVOLVEMENT:
• Timeline (previous or planned):
N/A
• Outreach Methods and Results:
N/A
• Feedback Summary:
N/A
BUDGET IMPACT:
Total Cost:
Potential repayment of grants total $139,068.30 - undergoing staff review
Approved in current biennial budget: ☐ Yes ☒ No ☐ N/A
Budget Offer Number:
0000270 Police Patrol and Response
Budget Priority:
Safe and Resilient
Other budget impacts or additional costs: ☐ Yes ☐ No ☒ N/A
If yes, explain:
N/A
Funding source(s):
Grant
Budget/Funding Constraints:
N/A
☐ Additional budget details attached
COUNCIL REVIEW:
Previous Contact(s)
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Date |
Meeting |
Requested Action |
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N/A |
Item has not been presented to Council |
N/A |
Proposed Upcoming Contact(s)
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Date |
Meeting |
Requested Action |
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N/A |
None proposed at this time |
N/A |
Time Constraints:
N/A
ANTICIPATED RESULT IF NOT APPROVED:
Grant funding has previously been accepted and used. As Council discusses ALPR in Redmond, finance staff recommend considering the implications summarized in this memo and supplemented at the study session, or as appropriate going forward.
ATTACHMENTS:
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