R-79-26 Approving the Adoption of the Intergovernmental Agreement for Access to Video Surveillance System with Lemont Park District418 Main Street I Lemont, IL 60439
TO:
Village Board Meeting
FROM:
Judy Radomski, Police Department
THROUGH:
Chief Jason C. LoCoco
SUBJECT:
A Resolution Approving the Adoption of the Intergovernmental Agreement
for Access to Video Surveillance System with Lemont Park District
DATE:
September 14, 2026
SUMMARY/BACKGROUND
After the 2026 opening of Athens Park, the Lemont Park District in coordination with the
Lemont Police Department procured and installed a blue light emergency call box security
system. This call box has direct communication with Lemont Police dispatchers at Southwest
Central Dispatch (SWCD). The system also has a video medium as an additional security
feature. As with other security camera systems (Verkada) within the Lemont Park District,
access is being granted to certain members of the Lemont Police Department on a need to
know and access basis, while still adhering to governing rules. An Intergovernmental
Agreement for Access to Video Surveillance System has been approved by the Lemont Park
District.
ANALYSIS
This Intergovernmental Agreement grants the Lemont Police Department the ability to use
such systems the Lemont Park District has in place to assist in solving crimes occurring on or
near park district property. All cost associated with any security systems and licensing are the
responsibility of the Lemont Park District.
Consistency with Village Policy
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommend approving the Intergovernmental Agreement for Access to Video
Surveillance System between the Village and Lemont Park District
BOARD ACTION REQUESTED
Requesting approval of the intergovernmental agreement by and between the Village of
Lemont and the Lemont Park District for Access to Video Surveillance System
ATTACHMENTS
Resolution. Intergovernmental Agreement for Access to Video Surveillance System with
Lemont Park District 09.14.26.pdf
Signed - VOLPD_LPD Video Surveillance IGA 06232026.pdf
VILLAGE OF LEMONT
RESOLUTION NO. 05-1*
A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE ADOPTION OF THE INTERGOVERNMENTAL
AGREEMENT FOR ACCESS TO VIDEO SURVEILLANCE SYSTEM WITH LEMONT PARK
DISTRICT
ADOPTED BY THE
PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES
OF THE VILLAGE OF LEMONT
THIS 14TH DAY OF SEPTEMBER 2026
Published in pamphlet form by
authority of the President and Board of
Trustees of the Village of
Lemont, Counties of Cook, Will and DuPage,
Illinois on this 14th day of September 2026
RESOLUTION NO. Oq Z
A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE ADOPTION OF THE INTERGOVERNMENTAL
AGREEMENT FOR ACCESS TO VIDEO SURVEILLANCE SYSTEM WITH
LEMONT PARK DISTRICT
WHEREAS, the Village of Lemont ("Village") is an Illinois Municipal Corporation
pursuant to the Illinois Constitution of 1970 and the Statutes of the State of Illinois; and
WHEREAS, the Village is desirous to adopt the Intergovernmental Agreement for Access
to Video Surveillance System with Lemont Park District (EXHIBIT A); and;
WHEREAS, the Mayor and Board of Trustees find that it is in the best interests of the
Village to authorize the Adoption of the Intergovernmental Agreement for Access to Video
Surveillance System with Lemont Park District;
BE IT RESOLVED by the Village President and Board of Trustees of the Village of
Lemont, Counties of Cook, Will and DuPage, Illinois, as follows:
SECTION ONE: The Mayor and Board of Trustees of the Village of Lemont hereby
accepts, approves and adopts in its entirety, the Intergovernmental Agreement for Access to Video
Surveillance System with Lemont Park District.
SECTION TWO: The Mayor and Board of Trustees of the Village of Lemont will
continue to participate in the updating and revision of the Intergovernmental Agreement for Access
to Video Surveillance System with Lemont Park District.
SECTION THREE: This Resolution shall be in frill force and effect from and after its
passage, approval and publication in pamphlet form as provided by law.
APPROVED BY THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE
VILLAGE OF LEMONT, COUNTIES OF COOK, WILL AND DUPAGE, ILLINOIS on
this 14TH DAY OF SEPTEMBER 2026.
PRESIDENT AND VILLAGE BOARD MEMBERS:
AYES: NAYS: ABSENT: ABSTAIN
Samuel J. Forzley
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Janelle Kittridge
Ken McClafferty_
Kevin Shaughnessy
Rick Sniegowski
Ron Stapleton
JOHN EGOFSKE, Village President
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CHARLENE M. SNI��O+LLEN Village Clerk
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EXHIBIT A
Intergovernmental Agreement for Access to Video Surveillance System with Lemont Park
District
INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT FOR ACCESS TO
VIDEO SURVEILLANCE SYSTEM
THIS AGREEMENT is entered into this 23 day of ,�(W12 , 2026, by and
between the Lemont Park District ("District") a unit of local government, and the Village of
Lemont ("Village"), an Illinois municipal corporation.
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, the District owns, maintains and operates as a park district on various
parcel of real estate within the corporate limits of the Village.
WHEREAS, the District has installed and operates a public safety Video Surveillance
System with surveillance cameras mounted on District property throughout the Village to
provide for and enhance public safety and assist in the enforcement of laws, ordinances and
regulations designed to protect the public health, safety and welfare; and
WHEREAS, the District desires to grant the Village's access to the District's Video
Surveillance System through a unique feed thereby allowing the Village to view the live
transmission of any and all recordings of the District's Video Surveillance System as well as
access to the recordings captured by the District's Video Surveillance System; and
WHEREAS, the District and members of the public who use District property
throughout the Village will benefit from allowing the Village access to the District's Video
Surveillance. System.
NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises and covenants contained
herein, the parties hereto agree as follows:
1. The Recitals set forth above are hereby incorporated as material provisions of this
Agreement.
2. The District hereby agrees to grant to the Village, its successors and/or assigns, non-
exclusive access to its Video Surveillance System.
The District is responsible for the installation, operation, and location of the Video
Surveillance System at various locations within the District's property,,.
4. The District will provide the Village with a list of current locations of Video Surveillance
cameras and will update the Village when new cameras are installed or the locations of
cameras are changed. The location of the District's cameras are to be kept confidential
amongst the parties for security purposes.
5. The District shall be solely responsible for the installation, maintenance, repair and
replacement of the Video Surveillance Systems and related surveillance equipment.
6. The Village will be given a unique set of credentials which will allow the Village to
directly view the District's Video Surveillance System in real time, as well as, to gain
access to and play the District's Video Surveillance System's footage as it is archived.
The Village will be responsible for complying with the Local Records Act as it pertains to
the Village's storage and destruction of the video footage created from this shared access.
7. The access granted totbe Village under th&terms of this Agreement will allow the Village
to download footage and make its own copies of video footage from its access to the
Video Surveillance System.
8. The Village will not have access to the District's servers so that the District can maintain
the integrity of the Video Surveillance System for evidentiary purposes.
9. The Village recognizes that the District does not monitor the Video Surveillance System
on a twenty-four hour, seven day a week basis. The District recognizes that the Village
does not monitor the Video Surveillance on a twenty-four hour, seven day a week basis.
10. The District will continue to be the party responsible for responding to requests for copies
of video footage through the Freedom of Information Act. In the event that the Village
becomes aware that the release of any video footage impedes with an active police
investigation, the Village will immediately notify the District's Executive Director.
11. The District shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless the Village from and against any
loss or claim of personal injury or property damage arising out of the performance of this
Agreement and the installation, operation and maintenance of the Video Surveillance'
System on District property. In agreeing to indemnity the Village, the District is not
agreeing to waive or release any tort immunity that applies in favor of the District.
12. This Agreement shall be governed by Illinois law.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned have executed this Agreement the day and year first
written above.
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LEMONT PARK DISTRICT
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Its President
VILLAGE OF LEMONT
By:
Its Mayor