MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF WHEATON AND PARTNER FOR CAMERA REGISTRY

I. INTRODUCTION

THIS MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (“Memorandum”), executed on this date between THE CITY OF WHEATON, ; through its Police Department, hereafter referred to as “Department” and you and your Partner organization with its principal address indicated within the Registry portal, hereafter referred to as “Partner”; collectively referred to as “the Parties.”

II. PREAMBLES

WHEREAS, the City of Wheaton is an Illinois home-rule municipality under Article VII, Section 6 of the Illinois Constitution.

WHEREAS, Department is a law enforcement organization responsible for the preservation of safety and security in the geographic area in which the Department has jurisdiction.

WHEREAS, Partner is a resident or organization operating within the jurisdiction of Department.

WHEREAS, this Memorandum has as its objective the collaboration and participation of both Parties for the safety and security of those who are at Partner’s location(s), and for this reason this Memorandum facilitates the establishment of channels of communication and sharing of video sources that permit the creation and interchange of information, as well as collaboration with the expressed goal of providing enhanced responsiveness and situational awareness for Department on behalf of Partner.

WHEREAS, the missions of the Parties are complementary.

NOW THEREFORE, the Parties wish to work together and in compliance with the following clauses:

III. GOAL

The goal of this Memorandum is to set forth guidelines for sharing of Partner’s video sources with Department.

IV. PURPOSE

Partner grants video access to Department for videos designated by Partner that are owned by or under management by Partner. Cameras shared must also be approved by Department as appropriate for sharing and deemed useful for purposes of enhanced situational awareness and safety of Partner and areas surrounding Partner’s location(s). It is neither intended nor expected that Partner’s cameras will be routinely monitored in real-time by Department. Video sharing by Partner with Department is intended to be done in the spirit of partnership for improved situational awareness and efficiency of emergency response by Department. Video access by Department does not constitute commitment on the part of Department that video will be viewed in emergencies or when requested by Partner.

V. RESPONSIBILITIES OF DEPARTMENT

Department will only access video sources designated by Partner for fusion into Department’s video fusion software. Department will not share access to Partner’s camera views with members of the public, or outside of Department, without the prior written consent of Partner. Further, Department will ensure video access is strictly limited to personnel responsible for monitoring the system, and authorized login metadata will be tracked and logged. Finally, Department will ensure any employee responsible for video access is trained on system use and security of access. Department will direct any inquiries related to Partner or Partner’s video sources to the appropriate designee as indicated in Section VIII.

VI. RESPONSIBILITIES OF PARTNER

Partner will provide Department at least one point of contact, as indicated below, with a basic understanding of Partner’s inventory and locations of surveillance cameras as may be required for video sharing. Typical configuration should take less than an hour and may require installation of additional hardware at Partner location(s). Partner will provide information needed by Department for the system to operate; including but not limited to, camera make, model, IP address, and Camera and/or associated DVR/NVR login information.

VII. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

IN NO EVENT WILL EITHER PARTY BE LIABLE TO THE OTHER FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, PUNITIVE OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY KIND, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOST REVENUES, PROFITS, OR GOODWILL, FOR ANY MATTER ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE PERFORMANCE OR NONPERFORMANCE OF THIS MEMORANDUM.

VIII. EFFECTIVE DATES AND AMENDMENTS.

This Memorandum shall take effect upon signing by both Parties and shall remain in effect for a period of five (5) years from that date unless earlier terminated. Neither party may assign or transfer all or any portion of this Memorandum without the prior written consent of the other party. The Memorandum may be renewed at the end of this period by mutual written agreement by both Parties.

The provisions of this Memorandum may only be amended or waived by mutual written agreement by both Parties. Either Party may terminate this Memorandum and any related agreement at any time and for any reason by giving fifteen (15) days’ written notice to the other Party.

The individuals signing this MOU on behalf of their respective entities represent and warrant (without personal liability therefor) that upon the signature of each, this Memorandum shall have been duly executed by the entity each represents.

IX. RELEASE AND WAIVER

Partner hereby knowingly, freely and voluntarily covenants not to sue, waives and forever releases and discharges for itself and its executors, administrators, agents, assigns or heirs, any and all rights and claims for damages, losses, demands, and any other actions whatsoever, which Partner may have or which may arise against the City of Wheaton and Department, its officers, agents, representatives, or employees (including but not limited to any and all injuries, including death, damages or illnesses suffered by Partner or Partner’s property or third-party injuries or property), which may, in any way whatsoever, arise out of, be related to or be connected with Partner’s voluntary participation in the Camera Registry and use of the Fusus software, including any action or inaction on the part of the City and Department. The City shall not be liable for, and Partner hereby expressly releases, the City and Department from any and all such claims.

X. ENTIRETY

This Memorandum, including all Annexes, embodies the entire and complete understanding and agreement between the Parties and no amendment will be effective unless signed by both Parties.