Village approves $2,215 purchase of LIDAR unit using proceeds from unclaimed jewelry sale
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The Village Board approved the police department’s request to buy a LIDAR speed‑enforcement unit for $2,215, funded by proceeds from the sale of unclaimed jewelry; the revenue had been deposited to the General Fund and the board authorized the allocation for the purchase.
The Village Board voted to approve the Hartland Police Department’s purchase of a LIDAR speed-enforcement unit for $2,215 and authorized the funding to come from proceeds of a recent sale of unclaimed jewelry. Police staff explained that city policy and state statute require unclaimed property to be held and publicly posted for owner reclamation; after the statutory holding period the village disposed of the items by auction and deposited proceeds to the General Fund.
Police staff said the department already operates one grant-funded LIDAR unit and would like a second to allow two-officer minimum patrols to use the equipment without scheduling conflicts. "The LIDAR uses lasers and allows us to get a reading much farther away and very accurately," a police representative said, distinguishing the equipment from traditional radar.
The chief said the department attempted to fund a second unit via a We Energies grant but was unsuccessful and plans to reapply next year; the board approved using the unexpected General Fund revenue for the one-unit purchase now. The motion passed with board approval.
