City of Park Ridge

The commission reviewed designation cases and discussed various updates, including the historic survey update for the L. Hodges addition and the administration of the awards program, including 2026 deadlines. Additionally, the commission focused on goal identification for the historic preservation plan and conducted an analysis for future landmarking initiatives.

The City Council is considering and may approve a five-year bundle contract with Axon Enterprise, Inc. for body cameras, in-car cameras, and conducted energy devices (Tasers). The proposed contract includes new hardware, equipment, and data storage. The council also discussed credits for early termination of the body-worn camera contract.

The City Council held a budget workshop to discuss and approve a purchase order to Flock Safety Solutions for Flock camera equipment and software. The Flock license plate reader system immediately reports a wanted vehicle to police when it is in view and read by one of the cameras. Camera readers are placed in strategic locations throughout the community. The purchase is recommended as a sole source due to Flock's ability to allow members of its system to communicate with all Flock Departments, its established relationship with IDOT for permits, the ability to use solar power, and its comprehensive monitoring, processing, and vision series.

The City Council meeting included a discussion and approval for a purchase order to Flock Safety Solutions for camera equipment and software. The Flock Safety System is being recommended as a sole source purchase due to its ability to allow members to communicate with all Flock Departments, its relationship with IDOT for permits, its ability to use solar power for cameras, and its comprehensive monitoring, processing, and vision series. The Committee approved this item by roll call vote.

The meeting addressed a case involving a dog bite, where the commission reviewed the details and designated the dog as at risk. The discussion included preventative measures the owner has taken and can implement. Additionally, there was an update on a City Manager decision regarding a previous case, and a discussion about who would chair meetings in the absence of Commissioner Collins.