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Lauderdale Lakes staff seek JAG grant to expand license-plate readers and lease cameras
Summary
City staff asked to submit a FY2025 JAG proposal (~$28,809) to expand the license-plate reader program using leased LPR and PTZ cameras to place seven devices at four locations, with monitoring routed to the Broward Sheriff's Office center.
City staff requested commission approval to apply for the Fiscal Year 2025 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) to continue and expand Lauderdale Lakes' license-plate reader (LPR) program.
Heidi, the staff presenter, said the city previously used a 2023 JAG award for an LPR pilot and that the FY2025 request (approximately $28,809) would fund a leasing model for updated cameras rather than outright purchases. "We are seeking approval to submit that grant application... to expand that program," she said, and added the leasing approach allows updated technology and offloads permitting, installation and maintenance to the vendor.
Lieutenant Kate described operational details: a leasing service would cost roughly $3,000 per camera per year, cover permitting and maintenance, and provide a 90-day trial period. Staff said seven cameras (four LPRs and three PTZ cameras) would cost about $21,000 annually in lease fees, with the remainder of the grant covering installation-related expenses. "You have the option to get around 4 LPRs and 3 PTZ cameras... the PTZ cameras give you the opportunity to monitor live," Lieutenant Kate said, noting the intent to place cameras near Vincent Torres Park and other activity hubs.
Commissioners asked whether lease fees would cover lights and auxiliary equipment; staff said the leasing model is expected to include permitting, installation, and monitoring integration with the Broward Sheriff's Office scribe/real-time center. Commissioners did not take a formal vote in workshop; staff said the application would be submitted the next day if authorized.
