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File #: 211312    Version: 1
Type: Ordinance Status: Approved
File created: 2/11/2021 In control: City Council
On agenda: 2/11/2021 Final action: 2/25/2021
Enactment date: 2/11/2021 Enactment #: 211312
Title: Requesting an amendment to the Surveillance Technology Ordinance to permit the Fire Department to use surveillance technology in exigent circumstances.
Code sections: Ordinance Not Zoning -
Attachments: 1. 2021-Surveillance Technology amendments

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Requesting an amendment to the Surveillance Technology Ordinance to permit the Fire Department to use surveillance technology in exigent circumstances.

 

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To the Honorable City Council:

 

I hereby submit for your Honorable City Council's consideration and approval an amendment to the Surveillance Technology Ordinance to permit the Fire Department to temporarily acquire or temporarily use surveillance technology in exigent circumstances for a period not to exceed 90 days, consistent with the existing exemption to permit temporary acquisition or use by the Police Department.

 

My staff will be available to answer any questions you may have. Thank you for your consideration of this matter.

 

Respectfully Submitted,

Joseph A. Curtatone, Mayor