HomeMy WebLinkAbout2017-372-5/15/2017 Prepared by LeAnn M. Even, Deputy City Clerk, City of Waterloo, 715 Mulberry Street, Waterloo,
IA 50703, 319-291-4323.
RESOLUTION NO. 2017-372
RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING MINIMUM TECHNOLOGICAL
STANDARDS FOR INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE OF A
VIDEO SURVEILLANCE SYSTEM AS REQUIRED BY WATERLOO
MUNICIPAL CODE TITLE 5, CHAPTER 4.
WHEREAS, the City Council requires certain businesses within the City to obtain, install
and maintain video surveillance systems, and
WHEREAS, Waterloo Municipal Code Section 5-4 "Minimum Technological Standards"
requires that minimum standards are established to govern the technical capabilities of these
video surveillance systems, and
WHEREAS, the Police Department has proposed a set of minimum technological
standards for the required video surveillance systems consistent with current technology, and
WHEREAS,the City Council finds that these standards are necessary to ensure the
quality of the image produced by these surveillance systems and do not exceed reasonable
costs of procuring and operating these systems, and
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Waterloo that
this resolution is hereby enacted to establish appropriate minimum technological standards for
video surveillance systems as required by Waterloo Municipal Code Section 5-4.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the video surveillance systems shall be Digital Video
Recorder(DVR) based systems and that such systems will be configured and installed in a way
that meets the guidelines outlined below:
Digital Video Recordings
The DVR used for this purpose shall adhere to the following guidelines:
1. Have one dedicated channel for each camera in operation
2. Shall record in minimum 960H resolution(960 x480.)
3. Shall be recorded at a sufficient rate of images per second so that, when played back in
real time, there is no motion loss detectable to the human eye.
4. Shall have enough memory to retain data from all cameras for a period of fifteen days.
5. Possess the ability to view and retrieve data while the system remains in operation.
6. Possess the ability to time/date stamp and"watermark"the recorded images.
7. Possess the ability to produce a DVD-R copy, USB Flash Drive download, or
download to an external hard drive of the desired data for evidentiary purposes. The
media player for each system shall also be downloaded when a copy of the footage is
created.
8. Shall be placed in a secured location to prevent destruction or tampering.
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Cameras
1. Operate with a minimum of 700 Total Vertical Lines (TVL) of resolution.
2. The camera shall have the ability to record color images during sufficient lighting and
record in black and white during hours of low light.
3. Outdoor cameras must have IR illuminators if in low light areas.
4. Each camera shall be matched to each specific application taking into consideration:
i. Distance to target image
ii. "Lux rating" or compatibility with the amount of light available to include
excessive amounts of sunlight.
iii. View angle of camera in relation to the area of desired coverage.
5. Each camera shall have a clear and unobstructed view of the area of desired coverage.
6. Cameras shall be positioned to capture"Head and Shoulder"images at all exits and
entrances covered by this ordinance. The "Head and Shoulder" image shall take up
60%of the image captured.
Digital Video Recorder Monitors
1. Each system shall have a monitor that may be accessed by the Police Department for
viewing of the recorded images.
2. The monitor shall be a color monitor with a screen no smaller than fifteen diagonal
inches.
Power Supply
Each system shall have a dedicated power source to prevent intentional or accidental
deactivation.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the video surveillance system will be subject to
review and approval by the Police Department to ensure that these guidelines are being met.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 15th day of May 2017.
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Quentin Hart, Mayor
ATTEST:
Kelley Fe le
City Clerk