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Robbins trustees consider adding eight Flock Safety cameras in 60‑day trial; board raises cost and placement questions
Summary
The board discussed a Flock Safety camera proposal to add eight cameras (in addition to four existing) at a quoted cost of $49,178.88 with three financing options; trustees asked how placement, data review, and post‑trial costs would be handled before committing.
During the Sept. 21 special meeting the Village of Robbins discussed a Flock Safety camera offer that includes a free 60‑day trial that ends Sept. 30. The proposal presented to the board would add eight cameras to four existing units and quoted a total cost of $49,178.88.
Staff and trustees reviewed financing scenarios: a 12‑month option at $4,255.06 per month, an 18‑month option at $2,863.55 per month, or a 24‑month option at $2,161.93 per month. Trustees questioned whether the village could afford recurring costs after the trial ends and whether financing would be appropriate if the board chose to keep the cameras.
The discussion also covered deployment and privacy: minutes note the cameras have a 360‑degree parameter and are vehicle‑focused, capturing license plates rather than recording persons. Trustees asked how many cameras would be needed to qualify for the free trial, how placement would be determined, whether cameras would be placed in residential areas, and who would review the footage.
Several residents said they support increased camera coverage. Mrs. Murphy said the cameras are needed; other public commenters noted neighborhood speeding and traffic problems. The board did not take a formal vote on the Flock Safety proposal during this meeting. The trial window and vendor offer deadline (Sept. 30) were noted as time-sensitive items for the board to consider.
Next steps: staff to provide further details on placement, operational oversight, and funding options before the board decides whether to accept the trial or commit to a purchase or financing plan.
