HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Policy Regarding the Administration of the Security Camera System and Recordings in Campustown RESOLUTION NO. 21-234
RESOLUTION ADOPTING A POLICY REGARDING THE ADMINISTRATION OF
THE SECURITY CAMERA SYSTEM AND RECORDINGS IN CAMPUSTOWN
FOR THE CITY OF AMES,IOWA
WHEREAS, in 2017, the City Council directed staff to proceed with a project to install
security cameras in Campustown and store the data on Iowa State University servers; and,
WHEREAS, on December 8,2020,City staff presented a revised concept for Campustown
cameras to the City Council, in which the data would be stored on the City's server instead; and,
WHEREAS, the revised concept was made possible because the Welch Avenue
reconstruction project included the installation of conduit,which would allow the connection of the
camera system to the City's network rather than ISU's; and,
WHEREAS, connecting to the City's network would result in savings of approximately
$2,880 per year in fees to ISU, and would provide for more immediate access to camera footage in
an emergency situation or to retrieve footage for an investigation; and,
WHEREAS,when this revised proposal was presented to City Council on December 8,2020,
the Council directed City staff to present a new concept to ISU Student Government to ensure its
understanding and support; and,
WHEREAS, City staff presented the new concept to the Student Government on February
17, 2021, and a Resolution dated February 24, 2021, was received that unanimously supported the
project in its new form; and,
WHEREAS,the Campustown Action Association had already submitted is approval for the
project in its new form; and,
WHEREAS,additionally,some City Council members raised questions regarding the Police
Department Policy that would govern the administration of these cameras and associated recordings;
and,
WHEREAS, on March 24, 2021, City staff had provided the Council with a description of
the changes that would be made to the Policy to address those questions; and,
WHEREAS, the Policy requires the City Council's approval of the strategic areas (such as
Welch Avenue corridor) where cameras may be implemented, and the Policy also outlines the
purposes of a camera system installation and the uses of the system that are prohibited; and,
WHEREAS,the Policy describes the conditions when camera footage may be accessed and
who is permitted to access it.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that the Policy regarding the administration of the security camera system and recordings in
Campustown is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 27`h day of April, 2021.
Diane R. Voss, City Clerk John A. Haila, Mayor
Introduced by: Gartin
Seconded by: Beatty-Hansen
Voting aye: Beatty-Hansen, Betcher, Corrieri, Gartin, Junck, Martin
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 27`' day of April, 2021.