Budget allocation and implementation plan for a new public safety camera system.
The General Purposes Committee of the City of Richmond endorsed Option 1 for the RCMP-proposed Phase 1 of the Public Safety Camera System. This includes a capital submission of $2,493,794 and an operating budget impact of $181,600 for the 2025 budget. Discussion centered on signage, implementation costs, timeline (estimated 12-18 months), and camera placement. Councillors Gillanders and Wolfe opposed the motion. Phase 1 will focus on key intersections, with East Richmond slated for Phase 2.