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A resolution accepting a monetary donation from the Nashville Downtown Partnership, Inc., to the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department to assist with the purchase of fifteen video cameras.
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WHEREAS, the Nashville Downtown Partnership, Inc., wishes to donate $150,000.00 to the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department to assist with the purchase of Axis Video Cameras to be used only as traditional video cameras, consistent with existing public safety cameras, for departmental use; and,
WHEREAS, a copy of the donation documentation pursuant to Metropolitan Code of Laws section 5.04.120(C) is attached hereto and incorporated herein; and,
WHEREAS, pursuant to Metropolitan Code of Laws section 5.04.120(B), donations to departments exceeding $7,500.00 in value may be accepted upon approval of the Metropolitan Council by resolution; and,
WHEREAS, it is to the benefit of the residents of the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County that this donation be accepted.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE METROPOLITAN GOVERNMENT OF NASHVILLE AND DAVIDSON COUNTY:
Section 1. That the Nashville Downtown Partnership, Inc.’s donation of $150,000.00 to the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department to assist with the purchase of Axis Video Cameras to be used only as traditional video cameras, consistent with existing public safety cameras, for departmental use pursuant to the donation documentation attached hereto and incorporated herein is hereby approved.
Section 2. That the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department is hereby authorized to accept this donation for its use and benefit.
Section 3. That this resolution shall take effect from and after its adoption, the welfare of the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County requiring it.
Agenda Analysis
Analysis
This resolution accepts a monetary donation from Nashville Downtown Partnership, Inc., to the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department (“MNPD”) to assist with the purchase of fifteen video cameras.
The value of the donation is $150,000. The funds would assist with the purchase of Axis Video Cameras for MNPD use. These cameras would be used as traditional video cameras, consistent with existing public safety cameras for departmental use, according to an MNPD request for authorization to accept a departmental donation.
Section 13.08.080 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws regulates Metro’s use of surveillance technology, which includes video and audio monitoring and recording technology, such as surveillance cameras and wide-angle cameras.
Prior to accepting donations for surveillance technology, that donation must be approved by a resolution of Metropolitan Council. A public hearing must be held prior to the adoption of this resolution.
The Council is authorized to approve donations by resolution pursuant to Metropolitan Code of Laws § 5.04.120(B).