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Burr Ridge staff recommends replacing legacy subdivision cameras with Flock LPR network; board signals consensus to proceed
Summary
Village staff proposed phasing out legacy subdivision cameras in favor of leased Flock license‑plate readers, estimating roughly $3,900 per camera annually and about $190,000 gross added annual cost with a 50/50 cost‑share option for HOAs; staff noted a recent $4 million sales‑tax receipt that could cover program interest.
Village staff presented a proposal to replace older, recorder‑based subdivision cameras with a leased Flock license‑plate recognition (LPR) system, arguing the leased model offers higher uptime, cloud storage and real‑time alerts to police.
Evan described the current program (17 subdivisions on a master recorder), rising replacement and maintenance costs and reliability problems with older camera kits. He said the village would need a new master recorder (one‑time ≈$40,000) under the current model but that Flock offers a leased alternative with remote monitoring and maintenance. The staff estimate cited about $3,900 per camera per year and a total gross annual cost of roughly $190,000 to implement the recommended buildout; staff proposed a phased, per‑camera 50/50 cost‑share with homeowners associations for subdivision entrances.
The chief supported the switch, saying leased LPR cameras send immediate alerts to logged law enforcement users and improve recovery times for stolen vehicles; he described cases where regional LPR alerts helped intercept suspect vehicles. Evan said the village would replace existing subdivision cameras with Flock cameras placed to cover both subdivision entrances and adjacent roads when possible, and that 10–15 additional cameras would be needed for arterial coverage with roughly 35 cameras to replace all subdivision units.
Trustees and residents asked about opt‑out rights for subdivisions, whether two camera systems would coexist, and the equity of charging condos or nearby businesses that also benefit. Evan said staff planned HOA outreach and expects to return with a refined action item in July; he said Flock installations could occur within roughly 90 days after authorization. He also told the board that a recent $4 million sales‑tax receipt could allow the village to use interest earnings to pay the program’s annual cost, reducing near‑term budget pressure.
Board members indicated general consensus to move forward with more detailed planning and outreach rather than immediate adoption.
