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Board designates $9,000 in ARPA funds to buy Flock Safety cameras, asks for review
Summary
Resolution R-10-2023, authorizing $9,000 in ARPA funds for Flock Safety cameras, passed unanimously; Police Chief Darren Pautsch said the department will provide a six-month review and the police budget will be revisited after a year at the department's request.
The Village Board approved Resolution R-10-2023 on July 3 to designate $9,000 in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds to purchase Flock Safety cameras, according to meeting minutes.
Trustee Mike Will asked that the Police Department return after one year before including the cameras in the department’s annual budget and requested a six‑month operational review; Police Chief Darren Pautsch said the department would do so. Trustee John Duffy moved to approve the resolution and Trustee Chuck Hornung seconded; all five trustees voted aye.
The minutes do not specify the number of cameras to be purchased, placement locations, or the vendor beyond the trade name referenced in the resolution.
