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Council signs on to CLEMENS regional law‑enforcement IT system; contract auto‑renews annually
Summary
Council authorized joining the CLEMENS courts and law‑enforcement information system; staff said the authority separated from Oakland County and the agreement renews yearly unless terminated with 30 days' written notice.
The council approved a resolution authorizing the city manager to execute an agreement to join CLEMENS (Courts and Law Enforcement Management Information System), which is transitioning from Oakland County to an independent authority. Police leadership said CLEMENS provides a reliable records management database used by multiple counties and that initial seed funding came from Oakland County; the city attorney confirmed the contract includes an automatic annual renewal with a 30‑day written termination window.
Council members expressed caution about cost and governance but supported moving forward because alternatives are limited and the system is widely used; the resolution passed on a voice/roll call vote. Staff noted the contract includes an exit option if the city later identifies a better or more cost‑effective platform.
