Public Safety Packet 2020 07-02-20
AGENDA
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE MEETING
Thursday, July 2, 2020
6:00 p.m.
City Hall Conference Room
800 Game Farm Road, Yorkville, IL
Citizen Comments:
Minutes for Correction/Approval: May 7, 2020
New Business:
1. PS 2020-17 Monthly Report Review for April and May 2020
2. PS 2020-18 Adjudication Reports for May and June 2020
3. PS 2020-19 School District Communication – Intergovernmental Agreement
4. CC 2020-50 Ordinance Authorizing the Mayor to Enter into Agreements to Regulate Pedestrian and
Vehicular Traffic on Commercial Properties
Old Business:
1. PS 2020-14 Neighbors by Ring Doorbell Program – Update
Additional Business:
2019/2020 City Council Goals – Public Safety Committee
Goal Priority Staff
“Municipal Building Needs and Planning” 2 Bart Olson, James Jensen, Rob Fredrickson,
Eric Dhuse, Tim Evans & Erin Willrett
“School Safety (Exterior and Traffic)” 8 James Jensen & Eric Dhuse
United City of Yorkville
800 Game Farm Road
Yorkville, Illinois 60560
Telephone: 630-553-4350
www.yorkville.il.us
UNITED CITY OF YORKVILLE
WORKSHEET
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE
Thursday, July 2, 2020
6:00 PM
CITY HALL CONFERENCE ROOM
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CITIZEN COMMENTS:
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MINUTES FOR CORRECTION/APPROVAL:
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1. May 7, 2020
□ Approved __________
□ As presented
□ With corrections
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NEW BUSINESS:
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1. PS 2020-17 Monthly Report Review for April and May 2020
□ Informational Item
□ Notes ___________________________________________________________________________
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2. PS 2020-18 Adjudication Reports for May and June 2020
□ Informational Item
□ Notes ___________________________________________________________________________
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3. PS 2020-19 School District Communication – Intergovernmental Agreement
□ Moved forward to CC __________
□ Approved by Committee __________
□ Bring back to Committee __________
□ Informational Item
□ Notes ___________________________________________________________________________
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4. CC 2020-50 Ordinance Authorizing the Mayor to Enter into Agreements to Regulate Pedestrian and
Vehicular Traffic on Commercial Properties
□ Moved forward to CC __________
□ Approved by Committee __________
□ Bring back to Committee __________
□ Informational Item
□ Notes ___________________________________________________________________________
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OLD BUSINESS:
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1. PS 2020-14 Neighbors by Ring Doorbell Program - Update
□ Moved forward to CC __________
□ Approved by Committee __________
□ Bring back to Committee __________
□ Informational Item
□ Notes ___________________________________________________________________________
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ADDITIONAL BUSINESS:
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Council Action Requested:
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Reviewed By:
Legal
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Agenda Item Number
Minutes #1
Tracking Number
Minutes of the Public Safety Committee – May 7, 2020
Public Safety Committee – July 2, 2020
Majority
Committee Approval
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UNITED CITY OF YORKVILLE
PUBLIC SAFETY MEETING
Thursday, May 7, 2020 6:00pm
City Hall Conference Room
The Public Safety meeting was held in accordance with Governor Pritzker's Executive
2020-07, allowing remote attendance due to the current Covid-19 pandemic.
Committee Members Attending:
Chairman Seaver Tarulis, in-person Alderman Joel Frieders, remote
Alderman Jackie Milschewski, remote Alderman Dan Transier, remote
Other City Officials Attending:
City Administrator Bart Olson, remote Assistant City Admin. Erin Willrett, remote
Police Chief Jim Jensen, in-person Deputy Chief Behr Pfizenmaier, in-person
Deputy Chief Ray Mikolasek, in-person Alderman Ken Koch, remote
Alderman Chris Funkhouser, remote
Others in Attendance:
Katie Finlon, Kendall County Record, remote
The meeting was called to order at 6:00pm by Chairman Seaver Tarulis and a quorum
was established.
Citizen Comments: None
Minutes for Correction/Approval: March 5, 2020
The minutes were approved as presented.
New Business:
1. PS 2020-11 Monthly Report Review for February and March 2020
Chief Jensen gave an overview of the reports. He noted that Detective Nelson was
nominated for Detective of the Year following 2019 investigations. He recapped the
Covid virus reports in March and said the department focused on community policing,
safety and supporting the local businesses during the pandemic. The department has also
participated in celebratory parades. Officer Borowski was also given an award for his
lifesaving efforts. In general, the calls were down in March.
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2. PS 2020-12 Adjudication Reports for February - April 2019
Chief Jensen gave a brief report of the violations and said the adjudications ceased on
March 9th due to the pandemic. The hearings are expected to start up May 11th with
safety measures in place in regards to Covid. Mr. Olson said that he and the City
Attorney are working on guidelines.
3. PS 2020-13 Purchasing Report
Administrator Olson said this is an update on police related items including disposal of
two vehicles. The update also included the status of bids, RFQ's and RFP's.
4. PS 2020-14 Neighbors by Ring Doorbell Program
Deputy Chief Pfizenmaier said some local police agencies are already participating in this
program. He showed a short video illustrating the features of the system and said there is
zero cost for this program. A ring doorbell is not needed and an app can be downloaded
on a smart phone to use the system. Police can also put out alerts in specific areas.
When police canvas residents about a specific event/crime, they can request the video
from the ring doorbell. Privacy concerns were discussed and providing info from the
program is voluntary.
Alderman Transier questioned potential evidence provided by Ring and said it could be
sent to police anonymously. He asked how citizens could remain anonymous if their
Ring is requested for evidence. Mr. Transier said he wants citizens to realize they may
be requested to testify. Alderman Frieders said that “assumed involvement” is addressed
in the “terms of service” for Ring. No further action at this time.
5. PS 2020-15 E-Citation Implementation
Chief Jensen noted this is a budgetary item that could be on the “cut” list in view of the
pandemic. Deputy Chief Mikolasek presented the information and said the e-citation is a
city goal for automation technology improvements and would eliminate paper. This
would be part of the records management system that currently runs through the sheriff's
office program and would be billed through KenCom. Completion of citations would be
electronic and a paper ticket could be printed inside the squad. Information is
electronically downloaded into the police department and Circuit Clerk's record systems.
He also calculated the time savings per document. The Deputy Chief said the Kendall
County Sheriff is already using this and Oswego is implementing it now. It is hoped to
have the Clerk's office pay for a portion of the cost. He has spoken with Ms. Noble and
Mr. Ratos from Community Development about using this system also. There was no
committee discussion and Mr. Tarulis commented he hoped this program could become a
reality.
6. PS 2020-16 Strategic National Stockpile
Chief Jensen discussed a stockpile program which would encompass mass distribution of
equipment, medicines, etc. to first responders and residents. He said Deputy Chief
Mikolasek is working on a plan with the Sheriff's office and Health Department using the
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high school as the distribution location. Staffing, traffic control, maps, parking and
many other aspects are being planned. It is expected to be complete by the end of May
or early June.
Old Business: None
Additional Business:
Chairman Tarulis asked about the Police Department Covid-19 response. Staff has been
given special instructions for handling traffic and the public. Changes to internal routines
and procedures have also been made to keep officers safe. Communications with other
police departments are done weekly for best practices, ideas, etc. Chairman Tarulis
expressed his appreciation for staff especially during the pandemic and Chief Jensen also
praised his staff. Alderman Milschewski asked if any complaints were received
regarding people congregating in violation of state rules. The majority of calls have been
for people not wearing masks, but overall most citizens are following orders.
There was no further business and the meeting was adjourned at 6:56pm on a motion by
Ms. Milschewski.
Minutes transcribed by
Marlys Young, Minute Taker, remote attendance
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Agenda Item Number
New Business #1
Tracking Number
PS 2020-17
April & May 2020 Monthly Report Review
Public Safety Committee – July 2, 2020
None
N/A
James Jensen Police
Name Department
Summary
Review of the April & May 2020 Monthly Report
Background
The new monthly report has been designed to provide necessary feedback to the board and
community regarding crime, traffic and community policing efforts of the police department. This
document is easy to understand, provides a multitude of data and is comparative in nature to the
previous month and year. This report will be disseminated to the entire board and city staff on a
monthly basis and will be made available to the public on-line.
Recommendation
None
Attachments
Exhibit A: April 2020 Monthly Report
Exhibit B: May 2020 Monthly Report
Memorandum
To: Public Safety Committee
From: James Jensen, Police Chief
CC:
Date: July 2, 2020
Subject: Monthly Report Review
YORKVILLE POLICE
DEPARTMENT
Monthly Report
April 2020
Chief of Police James Jensen
MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of the Yorkville Police Department is to work in partnership with the
community to protect life and property, assist neighborhoods with solving their
problems, and enhance the quality of life in our city.
ORGANIZATIONAL CHART
COVID-19
Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is an infectious disease caused by a new virus. The
disease causes respiratory illness (like the flu) with symptoms such as a cough, fever
and in more severe cases, difficulty breathing. You can protect yourself by washing
your hands frequently, avoiding touching your face, and avoiding close contact with
people who are unwell.
Coronavirus disease spreads primarily through contact with an infected person
when they cough or sneeze. It also spreads when a person touches a surface or
object that has the virus on it, then touches their eyes, nose or mouth.
People of all ages can be infected by COVID-19. Older people, and people with pre-
existing medical conditions (such as asthma, diabetes, heart disease) appear to be
more vulnerable to becoming severely ill with the virus.
The Yorkville Police Department has been working very closely with the Kendall
County Health Department, Bristol Kendall Fire Department, local law enforcement
and the Illinois Department of Public Health to help in reducing the spread of
COVID-19. Throughout the month of April, we have been working tirelessly to
protect the residents we serve. We have also been working hard to protect those
that serve, both sworn and civilian.
During the month of April, we have continued to place the highest priority on the
health, safety and wellbeing of all involved with the development and
implementation of Special Orders, procedures and protocols. We have purchased
critical equipment such as hand sanitizer, N-95 masks and other necessary Personal
Protective Equipment (PPE) to keep our staff safe.
Upon review of the crash and crime data in this report you will see a sharp decline
in traffic crashes and officer-initiated activity. You will also see a slight decrease in
criminal reports as compared to April of 2019. While we can not say for sure the
reasons for this, we can assume that the Governors Executive “shelter in place”
Order has a lot to do with it. Regarding officer-initiated activity, COVID-19 is the
direct cause for the decline in activity. The high exposure rate and the need to
maintain a full and healthy work force is the reason.
The month of April was AUTISM Awareness month. Yorkville Officers wore the very colorful
Autism Awareness pin in support of those in our community and around the country who have
Autism. Because of COVID-19 we were not able to celebrate this special month like we had hoped
so instead we delivered over 30 “goodie” bags to our families. A huge thank you to the Yorkville
Citizens Police Academy for helping to purchase and organize these bags. Check out some of the
pictures sent to us. We hope to see you again very soon.
FACEBOOK Post 4/4/20: All, YPD wants to see how creative our Yorkville kids are. We are
challenging all school age children to show off their art skills and to participate in a "Sidewalk
Challenge". The winner will get a ride the first day of School in a YPD squad car. This will be the
perfect opportunity for your kids to work independently outside, while their friends compete from their
driveway. Please submit your photo in the comments section. Can't wait to see the entries. Here is a
photo we were sent yesterday that sparked this idea.
Yorkville Resident Armando Sanders submitted the first sidewalk chalk picture. Armando is a
certified sketch artist and as you can see very talented. Check out some of our entries,
EVERYONE did an amazing job.
***Special Thank you to Rosati’s Pizza for providing not only the Grand Prize (pizza for a year)
but providing a free pizza for all entries.***
***Two future Yorkville Police Officers. How cute is this***
04/07/20 Law Enforcement & Fire
COVID-19 Conference Call
Chief Jensen Meeting
04/09/20 Yorkville School District Grant
Discussion
Chief Jensen Meeting
04/10/20 Local LE COVID-19
Conference Call
Chief Jensen Meeting
04/15/20 Kendall Chief’s Conference
Call
DC Mikolasek Meeting
04/13/20 Department Head Chief Jensen Meeting
04/14/20 Law Enforcement & Fire
COVID-19 Conference Call
Chief Jensen Meeting
04/14/20 Staff Pre-Board Meeting Chief Jensen Meeting
04/14/20 City Council Meeting Chief Jensen Meeting
04/15/20 KenCom Radio Web Meeting DC Mikolasek Meeting
04/16/20 Kencom Finance Committee Chief Jensen Meeting
04/16/20 ISP Conference Call COVID-19 Chief Jensen Meeting
04/17/20 Local LE COVID-19
Conference Call
Chief Jensen Meeting
04/20/20 Command Staff Meeting Chief Jensen
DC Mikolasek
DC Pfizenmaier
Meeting
04/20/20 Department Head Chief Jensen Meeting
04/20/20 Contract Discussion – Olsen
& Willrett
Chief Jensen Meeting
04/21/20 Law Enforcement & Fire
COVID-19 Conference Call
Chief Jensen Meeting
04/23/20 ISP Conference Call COVID-19 Chief Jensen Meeting
04/23/20 Incident Command
Discussion
Chief Jensen
DC Mikolasek
DC Pfizenmaier
Ofc Goldsmith
Ofc
Meeting
04/24/20 Local LE COVID-19
Conference Call
Chief Jensen Meeting
04/24/20 IPRF Chief Jensen Meeting
04/27/20 Command Staff Meeting Chief Jensen
DC Mikolasek
DC Pfizenmaier
Meeting
04/27/20 Department Head Chief Jensen Meeting
04/28/20 Law Enforcement & Fire
COVID-19 Conference Call
Chief Jensen Meeting
04/28/20 Staff Pre-Board Meeting Chief Jensen Meeting
04/28/20 City Council Meeting Chief Jensen Meeting
YORKVILLE POLICE
DEPARTMENT
Monthly Report
May 2020
Chief of Police James Jensen
MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of the Yorkville Police Department is to work in partnership with the
community to protect life and property, assist neighborhoods with solving their
problems, and enhance the quality of life in our city.
ORGANIZATIONAL CHART
COVID-19
Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is an infectious disease caused by a new virus. The
disease causes respiratory illness (like the flu) with symptoms such as a cough, fever
and in more severe cases, difficulty breathing. You can protect yourself by washing
your hands frequently, avoiding touching your face, and avoiding close contact with
people who are unwell.
Coronavirus disease spreads primarily through contact with an infected person
when they cough or sneeze. It also spreads when a person touches a surface or
object that has the virus on it, then touches their eyes, nose or mouth.
People of all ages can be infected by COVID-19. Older people, and people with pre-
existing medical conditions (such as asthma, diabetes, heart disease) appear to be
more vulnerable to becoming severely ill with the virus.
The Yorkville Police Department has been working very closely with the Kendall
County Health Department, Bristol Kendall Fire Department, local law enforcement
and the Illinois Department of Public Health to help in reducing the spread of
COVID-19. Throughout the month of April, we have been working tirelessly to
protect the residents we serve. We have also been working hard to protect those
that serve, both sworn and civilian.
During the month of May, we slowly reintegrated a variety of duties to include
traffic safety and education. For the remainder of the month we will continue to
place the highest priority on the health, safety and wellbeing of all residents and
department members.
The Yorkville Police Department will continue to provide professional services
during these unprecedented times. As this disease continues to affect the United
City of Yorkville, we will remain diligent in our efforts and be prepared to handle
anything that arises.
THANK YOU!!! Jim Braddish from
Yorkville Country Financial Services
made a generous donation to the
Yorkville Police Department regarding
Operation Helping Heroes. This
generous gift will go toward future
equipment to help better serve the
Yorkville Community.
KenCom celebrating Police Week with Officer Kuehlem and
the Yorkville Police Department.
Officer Shepherd made a new friend. Nothing better than
donuts.
Officer Mertes making some new friends. A
special thanks to Gareth, Chase and Jeff for
dropping off some Dunkin.
The Blue Wave Challenge
YPD knows that with the shelter in place order many are missing family across the Country and
World. We are wishing you all the best and asking you to remain strong. Know that you can
count on YPD. Thank you for your continued support. We are humbled by all the kind gestures
and actions from our community. Check out the YPD, “Blue Wave Challenge” on our Facebook
page (https://www.facebook.com/YorkvilleILPoliceDepartment/videos/2331384203823243/)
Congratulations to the YHS Class of 2020
The Yorkville Police Department would like to recognize and congratulate the YHS Class of 2020.
While we cannot celebrate with you in person you are in our thoughts. Check out the YouTube
Video link: https://youtu.be/lk-33E3rTGU
05/12/20 Department Head Council
Meeting Prep
Chief Jensen Meeting
05/12/20 City Council Chief Jensen Meeting
05/13/20 SNS Meeting DC Mikolasek Meeting
05/13/20 ICS Discussion Chief Jensen
DC Mikolasek
DC Pfizenmaier
Ofc
Ofc Goldsmith
Meeting
05/15/20 COVID-19 Chief Jensen Meeting
05/17/20 Retirement Celebration Department Special Event
05/18/20 Department Head Chief Jensen Meeting
05/19/20 Command Meeting Chief Jensen
DC Mikolasek
DC Pfizenmaier
Meeting
05/19/20 Board of Health Chief Jensen Meeting
05/20/20 Sergeant Meeting DC Mikolasek
DC Pfizenmaier
All Sergeants
Meeting
05/20/20 Kendall Chiefs Meeting Chief Jensen
DC Mikolasek
DC Pfizenmaier
Meeting
05/20/20 KenCom Ops Board DC Mikolasek Meeting
05/21/20 Kencom Finance Committee Chief Jensen Meeting
05/22/20 Yorkville High School Chief Jensen Meeting
05/26/20 Command Meeting Chief Jensen
DC Mikolasek
DC Pfizenmaier
Meeting
05/26/20 Department Head Council
Meeting Prep
Chief Jensen Meeting
05/26/20 City Council Meeting Chief Jensen Meeting
05/27/20 KenCom Radio Meeting DC Mikolasek Meeting
05/30/20 Protest Discussion Chief Jensen
DC Mikolasek
DC Pfizenmaier
Meeting
804 Game Farm Road
Yorkville, IL 60560
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New Business #2
Tracking Number
PS 2020-18
Adjudication Reports for May and June 2020
Public Safety Committee – July 2, 2020
None
N/A
Review of Adjudication Reports
James Jensen Police
Name Department
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PS 2020-19
Intergovernmental Agreement – School Communication
Public Safety Committee – July 2, 2020
N/A
Majority
Approval
Approval of an Intergovernmental agreement with Yorkville Community School
District 115 regarding reciprocal reporting. This agreement would allow for the
sharing of information regarding criminal offenses committed by students and the
sharing of that information with the school district.
James Jensen Police
Name Department
Summary
Discussion regarding an Intergovernmental Agreement between Yorkville Community Unit
School District and the United City of Yorkville Police Department.
Background
We are looking for the creation of an intergovernmental agreement between the United City of
Yorkville Police Department and Yorkville Community Unit School District 115 for the purpose
reciprocal report. This agreement would provide for the effective and efficient information
sharing of student data relating to criminal offenses and establishes guidelines for such
communication. The guidelines set forth in the intergovernmental are pursuant to Section 1-
7(A)(8) of the Juvenile Court Act, Sections 10-20.14 and 22-20 of the Illinois School Code and
section 10/6(a)(6.5) of the Illinois School Student Records Act.
Recommendation
Approval of the Intergovernmental Agreement with Yorkville School District #115.
Attachments
Exhibit A: Intergovernmental Agreement
Exhibit B: Exhibit A (Guidelines for Reciprocal Reporting and Cooperation
Memorandum
To: Public Safety Committee
From: James Jenson, Police Chief
CC: Bart Olson, City Administrator
Date: July 2, 2020
Subject: Intergovernmental Agreement – School Communication
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INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT
BETWEEN YORKVILLE COMMUNITY UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT 115
AND THE UNITED CITY OF YORKVILLE
This INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT (the “Agreement”) is made and entered
into as of the effective date provided in Section #14 of this Agreement, by and between the
BOARD OF EDUCATION OF YORKVILLE COMMUNITY UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT #115,
an Illinois Public School District (hereinafter referred to as “District 115”), and the UNITED CITY
OF YORKVILLE, an Illinois municipal corporation (hereafter referred to as the “City”).
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, Section 10-20.14 of the Illinois School Code (105 ILCS 5/10-20.14) mandates
and authorizes a school district and its parent teacher advisory committee to develop policy
guideline/protocol pro cedures to establish and maintain a reciprocal reporting system between a
school district and local law enforcement agencies regarding criminal and/or quasi-criminal
offenses committed by students enrolled within the school district; and
WHEREAS, District 115 and the City recognize the need for educators and law
enforcement officials to share information within the bounds of confidentiality requirements
applicable to police officers and school officials regarding the activities of minor students, in and
out of school, so that they may work together efficiently to prevent, eliminate and discourage acts
of crime, violence and intimidation; and
WHEREAS, District 115 and the City recognize that the exchange of information between
them is essential to providing a safe, healthy and violence-free school environment for all students;
and
WHEREAS, District 115 and the City desire to establish and maintain a reciprocal
reporting system regarding criminal/quasi-criminal offenses and other offenses committed by
students, as authorized by the Illinois School Code; and
WHEREAS, the Juvenile Court Act (705 ILCS 405/1-1 et seq.) regulates and imposes
confidentiality and other obligations with respect to juvenile court records and juvenile law
enforcement records; and
WHEREAS, the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (20 USC 1232g(b)) provides
that confidential student record information may be disclosed without parental consent to state and
local officials or authorities to whom such information is specifically allowed to be reported or
disclosed pursuant to State statute if (1 ) the allowed reporting or disclosure concerns the juvenile
justice system and such system’s ability to effectively serve, prior to adjudication, the student
whose records are released; and (2) the officials and authorities to whom such information is
disclosed certify in writing to the educational agency or institution that the information will not be
disclosed to any other party except as provided under State law without the prior written consent
of the parent of the student; and
WHEREAS, in furtherance of the foregoing, the Illinois School Student Records Act (105
ILCS 10/6(a)(6.5)) provides that confidential student record information may be disclosed without
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parental consent to juvenile authorities when necessary for the discharge of their official duties
who request information prior to the adjudication of the student and who certify in writing that the
information will not be disclosed to any other party except as provided by law or order of court;
and further defines juvenile authorities as including the specific persons and entities listed therein ;
and
WHEREAS, the parties wish to memorialize the authority and parameters of their
exchanges of information and the necessary written certification pursuant to the foregoing State
and federal laws; and
WHEREAS, this Agreement is authorized by the Illinois Constitution of 1970 and the
Intergovernmental Cooperation Act (5 ILCS 220/1 et seq.), providing for the execution of
agreements and implementation of cooperative ventures between public agencies of the State of
Illinois.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the promises, covenants, terms and conditions
set forth in this Agreement , District 115 and Kendall County hereby agree as follows:
1. Reciprocal Reporting. As permitted by State law, each party to this Agreement
shall, as reasonably able, share information pertaining to any activity or suspected activity that
would jeopardize the safe, orderly and violence-free environment of a school, including but not
limited to criminal/quasi-criminal activity, gang-related activity, or any fact or reasonable
inference drawn from any fact or combination of facts pertaining to any criminal/quasi-criminal
activity or gang-related activity or suspected criminal/quasi-criminal or gang-related activity,
subject to any limitations imposed by law. Information to be reported under this Agreement may
include law enforcement records maintained by the City that relate to a minor who has been
arrested or taken into custody before his or her 18th birthday in accordance with Section 1-7(A) of
the Juvenile Court Act .
The protocol for reciprocal reporting as adopted by District 115 and incorporated herein
by reference is attached hereto as Exhibit “A”. The parties to this Agreement will cooperate to
review and periodically amend the protocol, to reflect changes in any applicable law(s) or to better
meet the needs of the parties related to the issues in this Agreement. Any amendment to the
protocol shall be in writing and executed by both parties.
2. Term and Termination. This Agreement shall commence on the date set forth in
Paragraph 14 and shall continue in full force and effect until November 30th, 2022 or until
terminated by either party in accordance with the terms set forth in this Agreement. Either party
may terminate this Agreement at any time and for any or no reason by providing the other party
with at least thirty (30) days’ prior written notice of such termination. In addition, the parties may
terminate this Agreement by written mutual consent and agreement at any time and for any or no
reason. In the event of a material breach by the other party, a party may terminate this Agreement
upon seven (7) days’ written notice to the other party.
3. Notices. All notices concerning this Agreement shall be in writing and addressed
to the other Party as follows:
If to the City: United City of Yorkville
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Attn: Chief of Police
804 Game Farm Road
Yorkville, Illinois 60560
If to District 115: Yorkville Community Unit School District #115
Attn: Superintendent
602 Center Parkway #A
Yorkville, Illinois 60560
Facsimile: (630)-553-4398
Unless otherwise pro vided herein, notices shall be hand delivered, or sent by registered or
certified U.S. mail postage prepaid, by commercial overnight delivery service, or transmitted by
facsimile or email (that has been confirmed as received by the other Party). A Party may change
its designated recipient or address for notification purposes by giving the other Party written notice
of the new designated recipient or business address.
4. Time of Essence. Time is of the essence and all provisions of this Agreement herein
relating thereto shall be strictly construed.
5. Preambles and Exhibits. The preambles and Exhibit to this Agreement (including
mutually agreed upon revisions thereto) are hereby incorporated as if set forth fully herein.
6. Captions. The captions of this Agreement are for convenience only and are not to
be construed as part of the Agreement and shall not be construed as defining or limiting in any
way the scope or intent of the provisions hereof.
7. Entire Agreement . This Agreement sets forth all of the covenants, conditions and
promises between the parties, represents the entire agreement between the parties, and will
supersede all previous communications or understandings whether oral or written.
8. Amendments Must be in Writing. The covenants, terms or conditions of this
Agreement to be kept and performed by either Party, shall not be altered, waived, modified or
abandoned except by a written instrument, duly signed, acknowledged and delivered by authorized
representatives of District 115 and the City.
9. Severability. If any term or provision of this Agreement shall to any extent be held
invalid or unenforceable, the remaining terms and provisions of this Agreement shall not be
affected thereby, but each term and provision of this Agreement shall be valid and be enforced to
the fullest extent permitted by law.
10. No Assignment and Successors. No party may assign any rights or duties under
this Agreement without the prior written consent of the other party. This Agreement shall be
binding upon the successors of the parties’ respective governing boards.
11. Governing Law. This Agreement shall be construed and governed by the laws of
the State of Illinois. The parties agrees that the venue for any legal proceedings between them
regarding or relating to this Agreement shall be the Circuit Court of Kendall County, Illinois,
Twenty-Third Judicial Circuit, State of Illinois.
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12. Compliance with Laws. The City and District 115 shall at all times observe and
comply with the laws, ordinances, regulations and codes of the Federal, State, County and other
local government agencies which may in any manner affect the performance of this Agreement.
In the event one Party has a good faith belief that the other Party may be in violation of any law or
ordinance or any portion of this Agreement, the non-breaching Party shall notify the other of the
facts and circumstances that caused the good faith belief to exist so that the matter can be cured or
discussed as appropriate.
13. Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in counterparts, each of which
shall constitute an original, but together shall constitute one and the same Agreement.
14. Effective Date. This Agreement shall be deemed dated and become effective on
the date the last of the parties’ sign, as set forth below, the signature of their duly aut horized
representative.
15. Confidentiality. Any and all information received by District 115 as a result of this
Agreement shall be kept confidential by District 115 to the extent permitted by law and shall not
be further disclosed without the City’s consent. Except with District 115’s consent, in accordance
with the Illinois School Student Records Act and the regulations implementing the federal Family
Educational Rights and Privacy Act (34 C.F.R. 99), any and all information constituting student
records or education records under those laws that is received by the City as a result of this
Agreement shall be kept confidential by the City and shall not be disclosed by the City to another
party, except as provided under state and federal law, without the prior written consent of the
parent of the student (or consent of the student if he or she has assumed rights under the law).
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, authorized representatives of District 115 and the City have
executed this Agreement as of the day and year first above written.
UNITED CITY OF YORKVILLE
By: ________________________
Title: _______________________
Date: ______________________
BOARD OF EDUCATION OF YORKVILLE
COMMUNITY UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT
#115
By: _________________________________
President, Board of Education
Date: ________________________________
By: _________________________________
Secretary, Board of Education
Date: ________________________________
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EXHIBIT A
GUIDELINES FOR RECIPROCAL REPORTING AND COOPERATION
BETWEEN
YORKVILLE COMMUNITY UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT 115
AND THE UNITED CITY OF YORKVILLE
Yorkville Community Unit School District 115 (the “School District”) and the United City of
Yorkville through its Police Department (the “Police Department”), pursuant to Section 1 -7(A)(8)
of the Juvenile Court Act, Sections 10-20.14 and 22-20 of the Illinois School Code and Section
10/6(a)(6.5) of the Illinois School Student Records Act, agree to and hereby establish guidelines
for a reciprocal reporting system between the Police Department as the local law enforcement
agency and the School District regarding criminal offenses committed by students. The following
guidelines are intended to meet the requirements of the Juvenile Court Act, the federal Family and
Educational Rights and Privacy Act, the Illinois School Student Records Act and Sections 10-
20.14 and 22-20 of the Illinois School Code, to reduce juvenile crime, and to increase school safety
by promoting the exchange of appropriate information between the police and school officials. To
the extent that any provision of these guidelines may conflict with any provision of law, as may
be amended from time to time, the applicable law shall govern.
I. General Protocol
A. Each party to this Agreement shall designate one or more persons (the “School
Officials” as designated by the School District and the “Police Officials” as
designated by the Police Department) who shall transmit information and receive
information from the designees of each agency and have primary responsibility for
implementing these guidelines.
B. Unless a certain type of communication is required by law to be in writing,
information may be communicated verbally among the School Officials and the
Police Officials at any time deemed necessary by the Officials.
C. Unless a certain type of communicatio n is required by law to be in writing,
information may also be verbally communicated among the School Officials and
the Police Officials during meetings called for that purpose; such meetings may be
held according to a schedule or may be called by any of t he Officials on an as
needed basis with reasonable notice.
D. Information in written form may be transmitted among the School Officials and the
Police Officials by any agreed-upon secure method, including without limitation
United States mail, hand deliver y, email correspondence or facsimile; such sharing
of written information may be according to an agreed-upon schedule, or on an as-
needed basis, or as required by law.
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II. Reporting of Student Criminal Activity
A. By the School District to Polic e Officials
1. School Officials may promptly report to the Police Officials, and shall
promptly report to the Police Officials as required by law, the activity of
students who reside and/or attend school in the United City of Yorkville
that involves or is suspected to involve:
a. Criminal gang activity;
b. Weapons such as guns and knives, explosives, impact devices or any
item used as a weapon;
c. Sale of drugs or other intoxicants;
d. Possession of illegal drugs or other intoxicants;
e. Fights or other violent activity which might reasonably carry over
into the community;
f. Abuse, neglect, lock-out and runaway situations;
g. Acts of vandalism;
h. Other activities involving students which threaten the safety of
students or community members on or off school property; or
i. Any state or federal crime occurring, or which has occurred on
school property or at a school event which might reasonably carry
over into the community.
2. Upon receiving notification that a person with a firearm has been observed
on school property, School Officials will immediately notify the Police
Officials. Upon receiving notification of verified incidents involving drugs
on school grounds or on any school-related conveyance, a battery that has
occurred against school personnel and/or incidents of intimidation reported
by any student or personnel, the School District is responsible for notifying
the Police Department without de lay. (105 ILCS 5/10-21.7, 27.1A, and
27.1B; 105 ILCS 127).
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3. When the activity or conduct of a School District student constitutes an
imminent threat to the safety of students or community members or the
student, or where information regarding the activity or conduct of a School
District student may assist in the protection or safety of School District
students or community members, information regarding such student's
activity will be disclosed to the Police Department as soon as possible,
provided however if such information becomes part of the student's school
record under the provisions of the Illinois School Student Records Act, 105
ILCS 10/1 et seq., the School District will not disclose the information from
the student's school records to the Police Department without specific
written consent of the student's parent/guardian (or the student if age 18 or
older), by an order of a court of proper jurisdiction, or as otherwise
permitted by law (23 Ill. Admin. Code 375.60).
4. Where information regarding a School District student does not constitute
an imminent threat to the safety of School District students or community
members, is deemed to be minor and unlikely to assist in the protection or
safety of School District students or community members, or becomes part
of the student’s school record under the provisions of the Illinois School
Student Records Act (the “Act”), 105 ILCS 10/1 et seq., the School District
shall not disclose the information to the Police Department absent the
specific written consent of the student’s parent/guardian (or the student if
age 18 or older), by an order of a court of proper jurisdiction or as otherwise
permitted by the Act.
5. In accordance with Section 10/6(a)(6.5) of the Illinois School Student
Records Act, and consistent with Section III.C. of these Guidelines, the
School District may release school student records or information to
juvenile authorities when necessary for the discharge of their official duties
upon a request for information prior to adjudication of the student and if
certified in writing that the information will not be disclosed to any other
party except as provided under law or order of court. “Juvenile authorities”
include probation officers for the student authorized by the judge hearing
the case, law enforcement officers and prosecutors, and others as defined in
Section 10/6(a)(6.5).
B. By Police Officials to the School District
1. Police Officials will report to School Officials the same type of information
referenced in Section A above, within the same time frames, where the
activity by students or others might reasonably carry over onto school
grounds or school activities.
2. As provided by Section 1-7(A)(8) of the Juvenile Court Act, Police
Officials will report to School Officials within the time frames referenced
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in Section A above and disclose the law enforcement records of a minor
enrolled in one of the School District’s schoo ls who has been taken into
custody or arrested for any of the following offenses or suspected offenses:
a. Any violation of Article 24 of the Criminal Code;
b. A violation of the Illinois Controlled Substances Act;
c. A violation of the Cannabis Control Act;
d. A forcible felony as defined in Section 2-8 of the Criminal Code,
including murder, criminal sexual assault, robbery, burglary, arson,
kidnapping, aggravated battery resulting in great bodily harm or
permanent disability or disfigurement, and any other felony that
involves the use or threat of physical force or violence;
e. A violation of the Methamphetamine Control and Community
Protection Act;
f. A violation of Section 1-2 of the Harassing and Obscene
Communications Act.
g. A violation of the Hazing Act; or
h. A violation of Section 12-1, 12-2, 12-3, 12-3.05, 12-3.1, 12-3.2, 12-
3.4, 12-3.5, 12-5, 12-7.3, 12-7.4, 12-7.5, 25-1 or 25-5 of the
Criminal Code.
3. As required by Section 22-20 of the Illinois School Code, Police Officials
shall report to School Officials whenever a student enrolled in one of the
School District’s schools is detained for proceedings under the Juvenile
Court Act or for any criminal offense or any violation of a municipal or
County ordinance. The report shall include the basis for the det ention, the
circumstances surrounding the events which led to the student’s detention,
and the status of the proceedings. Police Officials shall periodically update
the report as significant stages of the proceedings occur in order to notify
School Officials of developments and the disposition of the matter. All such
reports shall be kept in a secure location separate from the student’s official
school record and shall be used by School Officials solely to aid in the
proper rehabilitation of the student and to protect the safety of students and
employees in the schools.
4. In administering Section 22-20 of the School Code and these guidelines,
law enforcement officials shall report conduct involving vandalism,
violence, gangs, weapons, drugs, alcohol, runa ways, family disputes,
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abuse, any other offense as required by law, or an appearance in court as a
juvenile or an adult for any other offense other than minor traffic offenses.
Police Officials will share information with School Officials where student
misconduct outside of school is likely to be carried into school or school
activities or have a significant impact on the safety and wellbeing of
students, staff, and community members associated with the schools.
5. Under these guidelines, Police Officials shall provide School Officials with
the same information regarding suspected criminal offenses committed by
students of any age as is reported for students included in the scope of the
Juvenile Court Act, as may be amended from time to time.
III. Confidentiality and Records
A. Content of Criminal Activity Information. All criminal activity information shall
include the names of all involved persons, including District students and minors,
except in cases where the name of the victim is protected under the Rights of Crime
Victims and Witnesses Act, 725 ILCS 120/1, et seq., as amended, or other
applicable law.
B. Confidentiality of Law Enforcement Records and Criminal Activity Information.
Any law enforcement records subject to disclosure under these guidelines shall not
be disclosed or made available in any form to any person or agency other than as
set forth in these guidelines or as authorized by law. Police Officials and School
Officials shall develop procedures to ensure such nondisclosure of criminal activity
information, except as may be authorized by law or set forth in these guidelines.
Such procedures shall be designed to also ensure that any criminal activity
information is not available to other employees, or any persons other than as
authorized by these guidelines or by law.
C. Law Enforcement Records to Be Kept Separate from School Student Records. The
information derived from the law enforcement records shall be kept separate from
and shall not become a part of the official school record of that student and shall
not be a public record. The information shall be used solely by the appropriate
School Official(s) whom the school has determined to have a legitimate
educational or safety interest to aid in the proper rehabilitation of the child and to
protect the safety of students and employees in the school. If the designated Police
Officials and School Officials deem it to be in the best interest of the student, the
student may be referred to in-school or community based social services if those
services are available.
D. Current Investigations: Any information provided to appropriate School Officials
whom the School District has determined to have a legitimate educational or safety
interest by local law enforcement officials about a minor who is the subject of a
current police investigation that is directly related to school safety shall consist of
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oral information only, and not written law enforcement records, and shall be used
solely by the appropriate School Official(s) to protect the safety of students and
employees in the school and aid in the proper rehabilitation of the child. The
information derived orally from Police Officials, if reduced to writing, shall be
kept separate from and shall not become a part of the official school record of the
minor and shall not be a public record unless required by law. This limitation on
the use of information a bout a minor who is the subject of a current police
investigation shall in no way limit the use of this information by prosecutors in
pursuing criminal charges arising out of the information disclosed during a police
investigation of the minor. For purposes of this paragraph, "investigation" means
an official systematic inquiry by a law enforcement agency into actual or suspected
criminal activity.
E. Confidentiality of Sex Offense Victim Information. Information identifying
victims and alleged victims of sex offenses shall not be disclosed under any
circumstances. Nothing shall prohibit the victim or alleged victim of any sex
offense from voluntarily disclosing his or her identity. If the student is a victim of
aggravated battery, battery, attempted first degree murder, or other non-sexual
violent offense, the identity of the victim may be disclosed to appropriate school
officials, for the purpose of preventing foreseeable future violence involving
minors, by a local law enforcement agency pursuant to an agr eement established
between the School District and a local law enforcement agency subject to the
approval by the presiding judge of the juvenile.
F. Illinois School Student Records Act . This Section III and these guidelines are
intended to satisfy Section 6(a)(6.5) of the Illinois School Student Records Act,
105 ILCS 10/6(a)(6.5), which authorizes a school district to release information to
law enforcement officers and other juvenile authorities as defined in Section
6(a)(6.5) when necessary for the discharge of their official duties prior to
adjudication of the student and upon written certification that the information
disclosed by the school will not be disclosed to any other party, except as provided
by law or order of court. The Police Department hereby certifies that it shall take
all reasonable steps to not further disclose any school student records it receives
from the School District to any other party, except as provided by law or order of
court.
G. School Resource Officer Records. School Officials shall follow State and Federal
laws regarding student records. Consistent with Section 10/2(d) of the Illinois
School Student Records Act, reports of Police Officials working in a school shall
be deemed the reports of a law enforcement professional and shall not be
considered a student record. 105 ILCS 10/2(d). For purposes of the Family
Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974, 20 U.S.C. 1232(g), Police Officials
designated to work with the School District pursuant to these guidelines shall be
considered a law enforcement unit of the school such that the records created by
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Police Officials for the purpose of law enforcement shall not be considered
educational records.
IV. Miscellaneous
A. Term; Cancellation. These Guidelines shall remain in full force and effect until
cancelled by one or both parties. Either party may cancel this Agreement for any
reason on 30 days written notice to the other party.
B. Notification. Any and all notices required hereunder shall be in writing and shall
be given by depositing the same in the United States mail, addressed to the party to
be notified, postage prepaid and certified with the return receipt requested
addressed to the following:
To the School District: Superintendent Timothy Shimp, 602 Center Parkway Unit
A, Yorkville, IL 60560.
To the Police Department : Attn: Chief of Police, 804 Game Farm Road, Yorkville,
Illinois 60560.
C. Amendment. These Guidelines may only be modified if agreed to in writing by
both part ies.
D. Severability. If any provision of these Guidelines shall be held to be invalid or
unenforceable for any reason, the remaining provisions shall continue to be valid
and enf orceable. If a court finds that any provision of these Guidelines are invalid
or unenforceable, but that by limiting such provision it becomes valid and
enforceable, then such provision shall be deemed to be written, construed and
enforced as so limited.
E. Applicability. Nothing in this Agreement is intended to limit or restrict the duty
and authority of any school personnel to request police services for disturbances or
other emergencies occurring in or around any of its school building, nor is it
intended to limit or restrict the duty or ability of any person attending or employed
by the School District to provide information or otherwise cooperate in law
enforcement investigations, including but not limited to providing witness
statements and testimony, nor is it intended to limit or restrict the ability of the
Police Department to cooperate and communicate with the School District when
confidential law enforcement records are not involved.
[SIGNATURE PAGE TO FOLLOW]
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, authorized representatives of School District and the City have
executed this Agreement as of the dates shown below.
UNITED CITY OF YORKVILLE
By: ________________________
Title: _______________________
Date: ______________________
BOARD OF EDUCATION OF YORKVILLE
COMMUNITY UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT
#115
By: _________________________________
President, Board of Education
Date: ________________________________
By: _________________________________
Secretary, Board of Education
Date: ________________________________
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Agenda Item Number
New Business #4
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CC 2020-50
Regulation of Pedestrian & Vehicular Traffic on Private Property
Public Safety Committee – July 2, 2020
N/A
Majority
Approval
James Jensen Police
Name Department
Regulation of Stopping, Standing & Parking on private property.
Summary
Consideration of an ordinance granting the Mayor the ability to enter into an agreement for public
enforcement of Stopping, Standing and Parking on private, commercial properties.
Background
During the past few weeks, City staff has had several discussions with neighboring municipalities and
private property owners about various issues with policing on commercial and private property. These
conversations usually are about enforcement of Stopping, Standing, Parking on commercial and private property
(i.e. fire lane violations, handicapped parking violations, etc.). While this was previously approved back in 2009
by the previous board, the authority to enter into the agreement was never codified and no agreements were ever
entered into between the City and any private property owner. Lynn Dubajic has had conversation with area
business owners who have shown support for such an ordinance, however would not commit to signing the
ordinance without first reviewing the document.
The attached ordinance (Exhibit A) allows the Mayor to enter into a voluntary agreement with
commercial and private property owners to enforce stopping, standing, parking violations. The authority to allow
this is vested in the Illinois Vehicle Code (625 ILCS 5/11-209: “Powers of municipalities and counties – contract
with school boards, hospitals, churches, condominium complex unit owner’s associations, and commercial and
industrial facility, shopping center and apartment complex owners for regulation of traffic”).
Pursuant to the Illinois Vehicle Code (625 ILCS 5/11-209) the Yorkville Police Department would
enforce regulations regarding parking, safety zones, stop signs, time limits, pedestrian traffic, roadway crossings,
designated ingress and egress routes, loading zones, disability parking, fire lanes, reservation of use by certain
classes and all other regulations and limitations as legally imposed by the owner upon parking areas serving such
properties. The owner of such property is responsible for posting all such parking regulations, restrictions,
limitations to include pavement markings at no cost to the City.
In order to enforce stopping, standing, parking on private, commercial properties, the property owner
would have to enter into a voluntary agreement with the City (Exhibit B). Based on early conversations with
private and commercial property owners, most are interested in entering into such an agreement. This agreement
is completely voluntary, and the City would not demand that every private, commercial property owner enter into
such an agreement.
Recommendation
Staff recommends approval of the ordinance and the form of agreement.
Attachments
Attachment A: Draft Ordinance; Stopping, Standing Parking on Commercial Properties
Attachment B: Enforcement Agreement Regulating Stopping, Standing Parking on Commercial
Properties
Memorandum
To: Public Safety Committee
From: James Jensen, Police Chief
CC:
Date: July 2, 2020
Subject: Pedestrian & Vehicular Traffic on Private Property
Ordinance No. 2020-____
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Ordinance No. 2020-______
AN ORDINANCE OF THE UNITED CITY OF YORKVILLE, KENDALL COUNTY, ILLINOIS,
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AGREEMENTS TO REGULATE
STOPPING, STANDING, PARKINGON COMMERCIAL PROPERTIES
WHEREAS, the United City of Yorkville, Kendall County, Illinois ( the “City”) is a duly
organized and validly existing non-home rule municipality created in accordance with the
Constitution of the State of Illinois of 1970 and the laws of this State; and,
WHEREAS, Section 11-209 the Illinois Motor Vehicle Code (625 ILCS 5/1-100 et. seq.)
empowers the corporate authorities of any municipality to enter into agreements with the owners
of any commercial and industrial facility or shopping center, within the limits of the municipality
or outside the limits of the municipality, to regulate the parking of automobiles and pedestrian
traffic within the parking area of such properties; and,
WHEREAS, it has been determined that it would be in the best interests of the commercial
and industrial property owners, by written agreement, to authorize the Yorkville Police
Department to enforce all regulations, restrictions and limitations on the use of the parking area
serving such commercial or industrial facility in order to provide for the convenience and safety
of the public and the protection of the businesses operating within the City as herein after provided.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED by the Mayor and City Council of the United City
of Yorkville, Kendall County, Illinois, that Title 5 of the Yorkville City Code is hereby amended
by adding the following:
Ordinance No. 2020-____
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“CHAPTER 7.
REGULATION OF PARKING AREAS
Section 5-7-1. Authority.
Pursuant to Section 11-209 of the Illinois Motor Vehicle Code, the Mayor or his or
her designee is hereby authorized to enter into a written agreement with the owners
of any commercial property, industrial property or shopping center authorizing the
Yorkville Police Department to enforce regulations regarding parking, safety
zones, stop signs, time limits, pedestrian traffic, roadway crossings, designated
ingress and egress routes, loading zones, disability parking, fire lanes, reservation
of use by certain classes and all other regulations and limitations as legally imposed
by the owner upon parking areas serving such properties.
Section 5-7-2. Owner’s Responsibility.
A. The owner of the parking area subject to the agreement shall post all parking
regulations, restrictions, limitations, including pavement markings and regulations
pertaining to pedestrian traffic, as necessary, to give notice to all users of the
parking area. All signage must be clearly posted, remain unobstructed and be
visible to the public.
B. The owner of the parking area to be protected shall be responsible for the cost of
any and all signage and pavement markings required to give the public sufficient
notice of all regulations restrictions and limitations to be enforced at the parking
area serving the commercial property, industrial property or shopping center.
Section 5-7-3. Term.
The agreement shall not be for a term in excess of three (3) years and shall be
subject to termination by either party at any time during the term thereof.
Section 5-7-4. Agreement on File with City Clerk.
A copy of any executed agreement shall be filed with the City Clerk.”
This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect immediately from and after its passage
and approval according to law.
Ordinance No. 2020-____
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Passed by the City Council of the United City of Yorkville, Kendall County, Illinois this
______ day of _______________, 2020.
KEN KOCH ________ DAN TRANSIER ________
JACKIE MILSCHEWSKI ________ ARDEN JOE PLOCHER ________
CHRIS FUNKHOUSER ________ JOEL FRIEDERS ________
SEAVER TARULIS ________ JASON PETERSON ________
Approved by me, as Mayor of the United City of Yorkville, Kendall County, Illinois, this
______ day of _______________, 2020.
______________________________
Mayor
Attest:
___________________________
City Clerk
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AGREEMENT
AUTHORIZING THE UNITED CITY OF YORKVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT
TO REGULATE STOPPING, STANDING AND PARKING ON PRIVATE PROPERTY
THIS VOLUNTARY AGREEMENT (“Agreement”), by and between the United City
of Yorkville, Kendall County, Illinois, an Illinois municipal corporation (“City”), and
__________________________ (the “Owner”) of the commercial property commonly known as
______________________, Yorkville, Illinois (the “Property”), dated this _____ day of
_________________, 2020.
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, the Owner owns and controls the Property and desires to enter into this
Agreement authorizing the Yorkville Police Department to regulate and enforce the improper
parking of motor vehicles; the regulation of pedestrian and motor vehicle traffic; and, the use of
the parking area at the Property; and,
WHEREAS, the City is authorized to enter into this Agreement pursuant to 625 ILCS
5/11-209 and voluntarily agrees to enter into this Agreement to assist owners of industrial
property, commercial property and shopping centers with the use of the parking area serving the
property, pursuant to the terms and conditions hereinafter set forth.
NOW, THEREFORE, the parties agree as follows:
1. This Agreement is intended to cover and regulate the private roadways and parking
area serving the Property as depicted on Exhibit A attached hereto.
2. The Owner authorizes the Yorkville Police Department to enforce regulations
regarding parking, safety zones, stop signs, time limits, pedestrian traffic, roadway crossings,
designated ingress and egress routes, loading zones, disability parking, fire lanes, reservation of
parking spaces for use by certain classes and all other regulations and limitations as legally
imposed by the Owner upon parking areas serving the Property, as approved by the Yorkville
Police Department.
3. The Yorkville Police Department agrees to enforce all such posted regulations,
restrictions and limitations without expense to the Owner. The Owner consents to the issuance of
citations for violations of all approved regulations, restrictions and limitations occurring on the
parking area serving the Property.
4. The Owner agrees to erect, post and maintain all necessary signs, and provide for
all necessary pavement markings, at its own cost and expense, for regulating the use of the parking
area and private roadway serving the Property, as is necessary to inform the public of such
regulations, restrictions and limitations in the parking area. All signage must be clearly posted,
remain unobstructed and be visible to the public.
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5. It shall be the responsibility of Owner to notify the Yorkville Police Department of
any changes in ownership of or the managing agent for the Property. Said notice shall be given to
the Yorkville Police Department within ten (10) days of any such change.
6. This Agreement shall commence on the date hereof and terminate on the third
anniversary, unless cancelled at any time upon thirty (30) days’ written notice by either party, in
which case the Agreement shall terminate on the thirtieth (30th) day after the notice has been given.
This Agreement may be renewed or extended upon the mutual consent of the parties.
7. Owner agrees to indemnify, defend and hold harmless the Yorkville Police
Department, the City, its elected officials, officers, employees, and agents from all loss, claim,
judgment or liability of any kind, including court costs and attorney’s fees, which arise out of or
due to the performance of this Agreement by the Yorkville Police Department.
8. Notices sent under this Agreement shall be sent by certified or registered mail,
postage prepaid, or delivered in person and shall be addressed:
If to the City: United City of Yorkville
City Administrator
800 Game Farm Road
Yorkville, Illinois 60560
With a copy to: Yorkville Police Department
Chief of Police
804 Game Farm Road
Yorkville, Illinois 60560
Kathleen Field Orr
City Attorney
2024 Hickory Road, Suite 205
Homewood, Illinois 60430
If to Owner: _____________________________
_____________________________
_____________________________
9. After execution of this Agreement, a copy shall be recorded with the City Clerk.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have hereunto set their hands and seals this _____
day of _________________________, 2020.
United City of Yorkville, Kendall County, Illinois
a municipal corporation
By: _________________________________________
Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________
City Clerk
_________________________________________
[Owner Name]
By: _________________________________________
Owner
Attest:
__________________________________
Secretary
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PS 2020-14
Neighbors by Ring Doorbell Program
Public Safety Committee – July 2, 2020
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James Jensen Police
Name Department
Discussion supporting Yorkville Police Department involvement and participation
in the Neighbors by Ring program.
Summary
Currently, as part of the police department investigative efforts, Officers conduct neighborhood
or business district “canvases” to attempt to obtain information to assist in furthering our investigation
of criminal acts. A canvass is an activity in which the Officer goes door to door in the area where a
crime occurred and asks citizens if they witnessed any of the act(s) or suspects and if they might have
video surveillance footage of the criminal act or suspects. Information obtained during a canvass by the
police department is received from citizens voluntarily. This type of investigative procedure is a long-
standing practice in law enforcement around the world. The Yorkville Police Department strives to find
more effective and efficient methods to investigate criminal or suspicious activities while staying within
our legal bounds of citizens constitutional rights. Through networking with other police agencies, our
department learned of program that is offered by Neighbors by Ring which allows Officers to conduct a
canvas using a web-based application. The Neighbors by Ring application is a free program offered by
a company that produces home surveillance cameras.
Background
While vetting this web-based application, we determined that this program allows citizens, if
they so choose, to download the application on to their device (cell phone, tablet, iPad or other portable
device) from Neighbors by Ring and sign up as a registered participant at no cost to the City or resident.
A registered participant then has the ability to voluntarily share video related information from their own
cameras on their property with other registered users including the police department through the
Neighbors by Ring application. It is completely voluntary to sign up and participate in the program and
the registered participant controls if they share information and what information they share from their
cameras. The police department cannot access participants cameras or their video footage through the
Neighbors by Ring application or program. The Neighbors by Ring program does not require a specific
camera system to be used in order to participate in the program.
How does this program help the police department? The Neighbors by Ring program is the
equivalent to a “canvass” as described above. The police department, through a Ring Acknowledgement
Form (Exhibit A), would have the ability to ask users for assistance in the form of information and video
footage via the Neighbors by Ring application. Registered participants would then decide if they have
information to share and also decide if they want to share the information. This program request would
be in addition to a traditional canvas of an area where a criminal activity occurred.
In order to participate, the Yorkville Police Department would need to complete the Ring
Acknowledgement Form (Exhibit A) to participate in their free program. This will assist in the
investigation of suspicious and criminal activity in the City of Yorkville. This program will create an
additional partnership with our community stakeholders with the intent and interest in public safety and
crime prevention & apprehension. Please refer to the Neighbors for Law Enforcement Informational
Sheet (Exhibit B) for specific details regarding this program and helpful resources such as frequently
asked questions.
Memorandum
To: Public Safety Committee
From: James Jensen, Police Chief
CC:
Date: July 2, 2020
Subject: Neighbors by Ring Doorbell Program
Recommendation
Staff recommends the approval to sign the Ring Acknowledgement Form and participate in the
Neighbors by Ring program.
UPDATE: Since our last Public Safety meeting we learned that a Resolution was not needed to sign up
for this program. I spoke with City Attorney Orr regarding the Ring Acknowledgement form. Attorney
Orr confirmed that a Resolution was not needed to participate in this program. Because a resolution was
not needed this topic was not brought to City Council for discussion. My question to the Public Safety
Committee is whether or not you would like to bring this to the full city council for discussion?
Attachments
Exhibit A: Ring Acknowledgement Form
Exhibit B: Neighbors for Law Enforcement Informational Sheet
Acknowledgement Form
Agency
Address Phone Number
Neighbors by Ring is a free app designed to help community members connect and stay informed about
what’s going on around them – whether they own a Ring device or not. Public agencies use Neighbors to
share important crime and safety information with residents, and work with their communities to help make
neighborhoods safer. With Neighbors, public agencies may:
•Connect with The Community - Public agency personnel can comment on Neighbors app posts within
their jurisdiction as an identified public agency user.
•Provide Updates from Official Sources - Public agency personnel can post official updates to help their
community stay informed about incidents that may impact residents.
•Work Together - Users have the option to provide helpful information if public agencies seek assistance
with an investigation. This process has been designed to ensure that no user information is shared with
the public agency unless the user chooses to share such information, including whether the user re-
ceived a notification or opted-out of all future notifications.
Please read and acknowledge your understanding of the following:
ƞ There is no cost associated with joining or using Neighbors.
ƞ No endorsement or promotion of Ring products or services is required. There is no obligation toǓ
participate in any other Ring program.
ƞ Ring will provide training and ongoing support to agency’s Public Information Officer (or equivalent),Ǔ
Investigative Coordinator and Community Engagement Coordinator, and others as deemed appropriate.
ƞ Ring will publicly announce your participation in Neighbors by sending an in-app announcement andǓ
adding your agency’s name to Ring’s publicly available Active Agency Map, which lists all public safetyǓ
agencies that have joined Neighbors.
ƞ Agency will maintain appropriate user access control to Neighbors for its personnel and will useǓ
Neighbors only for legitimate public safety purposes.
DateAuthorized Signature
Printed Name Title
Verification Code (Required)
Neighbors for Law Enforcement
The Neighbors App by Ring is a free app designed to help community members connect and stay
informed about what’s going on around them – whether they own a Ring device or not. Local police uses
Neighbors to share important crime and safety information with residents, and work with their
communities to make neighborhoods safer. Ring is proud to work with local police across the country,
through the Neighbors app, to help open the lines of communication between local police and the
communities they serve. Ring believes when communities and law enforcement work together, safer
neighborhoods can become a reality.
How Law Enforcement Uses Neighbors
Connect With The Community
Through clearly identified posts denoting their role,
local police officers can view and comment on public
Neighbors app posts within their jurisdiction to
connect with and help members of the community.
Updates From Official Sources
Local police can post official updates to help their
community to stay informed about issues that may
potentially affect residents.
Work Together
Users have the option to provide helpful information
if local police ask for assistance with an investigation.
Users can choose whether to share videos, or opt
out of future requests. This process has been
designed to ensure that no user information is
shared with local police unless the user chooses to
do so, including whether or not they received a
request.
How User Privacy Is Protected
No Access to Devices
Local police are never given access to users’
cameras or devices through Neighbors or Ring.
No Device Locations
The Neighbors Portal does not provide local police
with the addresses at which any devices are located
without a user’s express consent.
No User Account Information
Users are identified in the Neighbors app
posts/comments only as “Neighbor #”. Local police
see the same information on Neighbors as regular
users and do not receive additional information
about the post, the user posting or commenting.
No Direct Access to Users
Local police can use Neighbors to ask their
community for assistance with an investigation.
When they do so, users retain absolute control to
determine whether they may have potentially
relevant videos, whether or not they elect to share
any videos, or opt out of future requests. Local
police cannot see how many Ring users received a
request, who declined to share, or which users
opted-out of future requests.
Helpful Resources
Map of Active Police Departments on the Neighbors App
Building Better Communities Together (Blog)
Neighbors App Website
Video Request FAQ
Police FAQ
Learn more about the Neighbors app here.
For media inquiries, contact media@ring.com.