DEPARTMENT: Finance
DEPARTMENT HEAD: Troy Elliott
COUNCIL DISTRICTS IMPACTED: Citywide
SUBJECT:
Cameras for Illegal Dumping Enforcement
SUMMARY:
An ordinance accepting the bid from QSTAR Technology, LLC for the purchase of solar powered, motion-detection cameras to be deployed at illegal dumping hotspots to assist with deterrence and enforcement efforts. Funding in the amount of $66,946.00 is available from the Smart City Project and is included in the FY 2017 Capital Improvement Program.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
Submitted for City Council consideration and action is the bid submitted by QSTAR Technology, LLC for the purchase of solar powered, motion detection cameras for a total cost of $66,946.00. As part of the FY2017 Adopted Budget, the Mayor and City Council approved funding to support initiatives in the areas of sustainability, digitally connected living and transportation. Included in the Smart City Program was $100,000.00 for a pilot program to install cameras at illegal dumping hotspots throughout the City. The purpose of the cameras will be to act as a deterrent to illegal dumping. For this pilot program, Development Services relied on information gathered thru Code Enforcement's participation with the Southside Illegal Dumping Enforcement Task Force from 2009 - 2011. The cameras were highly effective and afforded the abatement officers the flexibility to capture images wirelessly, download incriminating pictures and effectively identify and cite violators. Additionally, the images from the cameras can be used to assist with the enforcement of violations. Installation of the cameras will be combined with an educational campaign from the Solid Waste Management Department advising residents it is illegal to dump trash at non-approved sites and will provide information on the correct way to dispose of trash.
In an effort to obtain the best equipment for illegal dumping enforcement and deterrence, Development Services coordinated with...
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