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Resident raises FOIA, contract and privacy questions about city’s block-camera system
Summary
During open business a resident said a FOIA request for a contract governing the city's block-camera (Flock) system was denied and urged the council to accept an appeal or review the records; the resident said the city operates more than 40 cameras and disputed the city response that no contract exists.
During open business, a resident raised concerns about a block-camera system used in the city and said a FOIA request seeking the contract between the city and the camera vendor was denied on the grounds that “it doesn't exist.” The resident said the system includes more than 40 cameras and that some cameras are on daily commute routes. The resident offered to provide an appeal or drop off documentation at the clerk’s office so the council could review the matter.
The resident said they had filed a FOIA request and received a denial stating no contract exists; they disputed that conclusion and urged the council to examine the records. Council members noted the clerk’s office handles appeals and suggested following the clerk’s process; the council did not take additional action during the meeting.
