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A resolution authorizing the Department of Water and Sewerage Services to utilize surveillance technology available under a cooperative master agreement with Rubicon Global, LLC.
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WHEREAS, Resolution RS2024-231 accepted the terms of a cooperative purchasing master agreement for route management hardware and software solutions for the Department of Water and Sewerage Services; and,
WHEREAS, Metropolitan Code of Laws section 13.08.080(A)(2) defines surveillance technology as any electronic surveillance device, hardware, or software that is capable of collecting, capturing, recording, retaining, processing, intercepting, analyzing, monitoring, or sharing audio, visual, digital, location, thermal, biometric, or similar information or communications specifically associated with, or capable of being associated with, any specific individual or group; or any system, device, or vehicle that is equipped with an electronic surveillance device, hardware, or software; and,
WHEREAS, pursuant to Metropolitan Code of Laws section 13.08.080(C)(2), entering into an agreement with a private entity to acquire, share, or otherwise use surveillance technology or the information it provides, if such agreement includes the exchange of any monetary or any other form of consideration from any source, requires prior metropolitan council approval by a resolution adopted after a public hearing; and,
WHEREAS, the route management software offered by the cooperative master agreement with Rubicon Global, LLC, involves cameras which capture footage of the street to ensure waste receptacles are emptied, meets the definition of “surveillance technology” under Metropolitan Code of Laws section 13.08.080(A)(2), and this technology requires a public hearing; and
WHEREAS, authorization for the Department of Water and Sewerage Services to use “surveillance technology” from the cooperative purchasing master agreement with Rubicon Global, LLC., is in the best interests of the citizens of Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE METROPOLITAN GOVERNMENT OF NASHVILLE AND DAVIDSON COUNTY:
Section 1. That the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County is authorized to acquire and use surveillance technology from the cooperative purchasing master agreement with Rubicon Global, LLC, a copy of which is attached hereto and incorporated herein, is hereby approved.
Section 2. 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 authorizes the Department of Water and Sewerage Services to utilize surveillance technology related to a cooperative purchasing master agreement with Rubicon Global, LLC previously approved pursuant to Resolution No. RS2024-231.
Section 13.08.080 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws regulates Metro’s use of surveillance technology. Prior to entering into an agreement with a private entity to use surveillance technology or the information it provides, such agreement must be approved by a resolution of Council adopted after a public hearing.
The technology offered by the cooperative purchasing master agreement with Rubicon Global, LLC involves cameras which capture footage of the street to ensure waste receptacles are emptied, which meets the definition of surveillance technology in MCL Sec. 13.08.080.
The resolution under consideration would authorize the use of this surveillance technology. A public hearing must be held prior to the adoption of this resolution.