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Council approves resolution to apply for FY2027 ALPR grant, city match capped at $15,000
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Summary
Council authorized filing Resolution 2026-13 to seek a Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention Authority FY2027 grant for automated license-plate readers; staff said Flock Safety has funded some pole hardware, the equipment will capture exterior license-plate data only, retention is set at 30 days in their agreement, and the city match would not exceed $15,000.
The Groves City Council approved a resolution authorizing staff to submit an application for a Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention Authority FY2027 grant to purchase automated license-plate readers (ALPRs) and to designate the city marshal as the authorized officer for the application.
Marshall, presenting the request, told the council the application is a continuation of last year’s grant effort and that some infrastructure (breakaway poles) was covered by Flock Safety in the prior cycle. He said the deadline for application submission is May 8 and that he is finalizing equipment placement and costs with the vendor.
Marshall described technical and privacy safeguards: the cameras record exterior vehicle information (license plates and vehicle descriptions), do not perform facial recognition, and data-sharing is limited to agencies with the required CJIS cybersecurity protections through TCIC/NCIC. Under the current agreement with the vendor, retention for collected plate data is set at 30 days.
Marshall also said the city would not pay more than $15,000 as a match if the grant is awarded; staff said several cameras are already active (eight reported today) and additional installations depend on permitting and vendor timelines.
Council discussed stationary versus trailer-mounted units, equipment maintenance and insurance coverage. The resolution passed with council votes recorded in open session.
