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Agenda No. 7.

CITY COUNCIL MEMORANDUM

City Council Meeting:

February 4, 2025

Department:

Police Department

Subject:

Resolution 25-R-014 - Authorizing the Schertz Police Department to accept equipment from the Alamo Area Council of Governments (AACOG) RECONYX Illegal Dumping Cameras Program (J. Lowery)

BACKGROUND

The Environmental Conservation Program from AACOG contacted local government agencies to announce the opportunity to apply for grant-funded RECONYX cameras. These cameras provide cellular-enabled surveillance of specific sites prone to illegal dumping. The purpose is to allow successful identification of subjects dumping items in places and to allow for investigation and eventual successful prosecution or citation. The goal of the program is to ensure the continued beauty, safety, and health of our communities.

GOAL

The goal of this resolution is to formally accept two RECONYX cameras as part of the AACOG Environmental Protection Program to combat illegal dumping. The Schertz Police Department will work with city departments to use these cameras to identify suspects and/or suspect vehicles for investigation and prosecution.

COMMUNITY BENEFIT

The community will benefit from this program due to active investigation of dumping sites. This will ensure continued beautification of public areas.

SUMMARY OF RECOMMENDED ACTION

The Schertz Police Department recommends approval of this resolution.

RECOMMENDATION

The Schertz Police Department recommends approval of this resolution.

Attachments

Accouncement Flyer

Resolution 25-R-014

Submitted Application for Program