File #: 22-1184    Version: 1
Type: Resolution Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 9/27/2022 In control: City Council
On agenda: 10/4/2022 Final action:
Title: Adopt the resolution approving the Intergovernmental Agreement between Will County and the City of Naperville for placement of license plate recognition cameras located on Will County rights-of-way
Attachments: 1. Site Plan, 2. Resolution - IGA, 3. Naperville IGA, 4. letter of agreement, 5. R-14-0013, 6. R-66-0009
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM

ACTION REQUESTED:
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Adopt the resolution approving the Intergovernmental Agreement between Will County and the City of Naperville for placement of license plate recognition cameras located on Will County rights-of-way
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DEPARTMENT: Transportation, Engineering and Development

SUBMITTED BY: Sara Zegar, Paralegal - Development

BACKGROUND:
A growing number of criminal acts committed in Naperville, as well as other suburbs, are committed by individuals from outside of the jurisdiction. For example, burglary to motor vehicles, residential burglary, auto theft and armed robbery are common activities committed by transient offenders. Research has shown that communities that have utilized License Plate Recognition (LPR) cameras have reduced criminal activity and solved more crimes.

The Naperville Police Department (PD) currently has access to license plate recognition camera technology on Patrol squad cars, community service vehicles, and one fixed location. The information retrieved from the cameras allow the PD to generate potential leads for criminal investigations and clear cases.

Unfortunately, installing LPR technology on fixed locations is cost prohibitive due to the lack of access to street signals, electricity, and fiber cabling. The cost estimate to install one fixed LPR camera is approximately $40,000 in labor costs alone.

On April 28, 2021, the Police Department issued RFP 21-142, License Plate Recognition Camera Technology to source a qualified vendor to furnish and install 18 solar powered LPR cameras at locations near the City's roadway entrances and exits. The cameras will capture and store image data that will be used to help deter crime and increase clearance rates.

Due to their solar-power and mobile broadband abilities, Flock LPR cameras was selected as the successful bidder.

DISCUSSION:
The Naperville Police Department recommends installing two Flock LPR cameras in Will County in 2022. Specifically, on...

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