Borger approves resolution to authorize Flock license‑plate cameras with TxDOT; city stresses investigative use
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Summary
Council approved Resolution R‑020‑25 authorizing a multiple‑use agreement with TxDOT to install Flock license‑plate cameras in state right‑of‑way; police emphasized the cameras are for investigative use (stolen vehicles, Amber Alerts) not traffic enforcement and said grant funding reduced local cost.
Borger City Council approved Resolution R‑020‑25 authorizing a multiple‑use agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation for construction and operation of Flock license‑plate cameras at specified locations in state right‑of‑way.
Chief Davis and staff described the system as a license‑plate recognition network that supports criminal investigations, Amber Alerts and stolen‑vehicle recovery; they repeatedly said the cameras are not red‑light or speed‑enforcement devices. Davis noted the system has proven useful in the region for locating missing persons and stolen vehicles and said most participating agencies in the Panhandle received grant funding to reduce local cost.
The council returned the MOU to ensure TxDOT‑required specific camera locations were stated in the resolution; with those locations added, the council approved the resolution on voice vote.
Next steps: staff will finalize the MOU with TxDOT, proceed with locating cameras (Roosevelt and Wilson noted as existing camera sites), and coordinate any public notifications as required by the agreement.
