The Linn County Board of Supervisors voted to authorize the chair to sign a waiver of liability that allows Anaheim, the county’s overnight shelter provider, to install surveillance cameras at the Whitworth Weather Shelter.

Dave Thielen, director of community services, said the Housing Fund for Linn County will buy and own the cameras while Anaheim will install and operate them as the overnight provider. Thielen said the county attorney’s office reviewed the document and staff added language before bringing it to the board. “Housing Fund for is buying them for Anaheim to use. Anaheim’s installing them,” he said.

Supervisors asked staff to notify county IT so network staff are aware of the installation and requested a memorandum of understanding to document ownership, maintenance and service responsibilities. The board moved, seconded and approved authorizing the chair to sign the waiver by voice vote.