Noblesville Common Council - 1/13/26

The City of Noblesville Common Council held a meeting on January 13, 2026, where several procurement and budget-related matters were discussed. A significant portion of the meeting focused on public safety equipment, specifically the contract with Flock Safety for automated license plate reader (ALPR) cameras. A citizen raised constitutional and ethical concerns about the use of these cameras, prompting the council to consider reviewing the contract and its implications. The council also discussed the appropriation of bond proceeds for the Embrace Downtown project, noting that the awarded bids came in about 15% below estimates, resulting in cost savings. Additionally, the council approved a memorandum of understanding with the Noblesville Fraternal Order of Police Lodge regarding compensation and benefits, including increased longevity pay to aid retention. Routine fiscal resolutions were passed to allow efficient financial management, including the authorization for the city controller to execute certain fiscal actions and appropriate grant proceeds. The meeting included updates on local infrastructure projects such as road paving and sidewalk work, but no new contract awards or vendor selections were reported beyond those mentioned.