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Woodinville approves two‑system school‑zone camera pilot with Novo Global amid privacy questions
Summary
The council authorized a two‑year pilot with Novo Global for school‑zone speed cameras on NE 195th Street (two systems), approving a contract that totals about $218,143 over two years (vendor quoted $9,090/month). Vendors described accuracy, daily self‑calibration and DMV integration; council debated data access, subrecipient agreements and retention before passing the motion (5 yes, 1 abstain, 1 no).
The Woodinville City Council voted on Oct. 21 to award a professional services agreement to Novo Global to run a two‑system school‑zone camera pilot along NE 195th Street.
Staff described the pilot as a two‑year program and recommended Novo Global based on experience, implementation in nearby jurisdictions and proposed cost structure. The recommended all‑in cost over the pilot term is approximately $218,143 (vendor quoted $9,090 per month for the two systems). The system will include camera units, installation, vendor verification of infractions, training and outreach; staff said other costs (for court administration through Kirkland Municipal Court) were still pending.
Novo Global representatives explained technical features: a 3‑D radar that measures vehicles many times per pass, a secondary time‑over‑distance speed verification, daily self‑calibration and data integrity checks, and an option for a visible driver feedback flash when the system detects a trigger speed. Company officials said their systems have SOC 2 audits and are subject to DOL (Department of Licensing) and NLETS controls for DMV lookups; they emphasized that DMV data use requires subrecipient agreements and strict audit, background check and training requirements.
Several council members raised concerns about data privacy and federal access to DMV data. Staff noted contract terms include breach notification and mitigation measures and that personally identifiable infraction data will be retained only as required for court processing and then removed; anonymized radar data may be retained longer for traffic analysis. Chief of Police supported the approach and said Novo’s program and community outreach were aligned with safety goals.
Council debate concluded with a motion to award the agreement. The council roll call recorded five yes votes, one abstention and one no; staff and vendor will proceed with implementation tasks, court onboarding, and community engagement.
Next steps: finalize interlocal with Kirkland Municipal Court, install equipment and initiate outreach before the pilot becomes active during school hours in 2026.
