HomeMy WebLinkAbout057-2016RESOLUTION NO. 57-2016
APPROVING THE IMPLEMENTATION OF AUTOMATED LICENSE PLATE
READER (ALPR) AND SITUATIONAL AWARENESS CAMERAS AND ADDING
PROJECT A - 606 TO THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM;
APPROPRIATING $839,360, AND AUTHORIZING THE TOWN MANAGER TO
EXECUTE NECESSARY CONTRACTS FOR IMPLEMENTATION
WHEREAS, The Town has realized an increase in property crimes in 2014 and 2015; and
WHEREAS, a key component of the Town of Danville's mission is to keep residents,
businesses and property safe; and
WHEREAS, independent studies have shown a decrease in property crimes where
cameras are used; and
WHEREAS, Automated License Plate Readers (ALPRs) and Situational Awareness
Cameras enhance crime prevention and criminal investigations by discouraging
criminals, alerting law enforcement to stolen or wanted vehicles and providing
investigators with data on vehicles leaving the vicinity where crimes have been
committed; and
WHEREAS, several Bay Area municipalities have implemented fixed and mobile ALPR
and Situational Awareness cameras and reported success; and
WHEREAS, the Town Council desires to implement ALPR and Situational Awareness
Camera Technology to enhance safety for residents and businesses; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED that the Danville Town Council hereby:
• approves the implementation of Automated License Plate reader and Situational
Awareness Cameras;
• adds Project A-606 Automated License Plate Reader and Situational Awareness
Cameras to the Town's 2016/17 Capital Improvement Program;
• appropriates $839,360 from the CIP General Purpose Revenue account for the
purchase and installation of Automated License Plate Reader and Situational
Awareness Cameras in key locations throughout the Town; and
• authorizes the Town Manager to execute such contracts as may be necessary to
complete said purchase and installation.
APPROVED by the Danville Town Council at a regular meeting on June 21, 2016 by the
following vote:
AYES: Arnerich, Doyle, Morgan, Stepper, Storer
NOES: None
ABSTAINED: None
ABSENT: None
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
CITY ATTORNEY
ATTEST:
CITY CLERI
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