HomeMy WebLinkAboutSecurity_Camera_System _Guidelines PALM DESERT SECURITY CAMERA SYSTEM GRANT GUIDELINES
BACKGROUND
To assist with security for Palm Desert commercial businesses/property owners, the City
of Palm Desert has set aside one-time funding for grants in the amount of up to $500 per
business. Grants will be paid as a reimbursement to businesses/property owners based
on actual costs for the purchase and installation of security cameras.
REQUIREMENTS
Grantees will be required to do/submit the following:
•Camera systems must be purchased and installed after March 10, 2022, to
be eligible for the grant.
•Palm Desert Security Camera System (SCS) Grant application to City
Economic Development division staff for review of camera placement (applic ation
can be found at www.EngagePalmDesert.com/business-incentives).
•Register the SCS with the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department
(www.riversidesheriff.org/761/Security-Camera-Registration-Program).
•SCS must remain in place for three (3) years unless replac ed by an upgraded
system at the sole expense of the business/property owner.
•Complete an agreement with the City of Palm Desert and submit the following
o A current City of Palm Deser t Business License as of application date.
o A completed W-9.
o Proof of payment (up to $500) for purchas e and installation of SCS.
o Image(s) of the installed SCS.
o Proof of authorization for the signatory to execute legal documents on
behalf of the business (i.e. most recent tax return, articles of incorporation,
or Statement of Information).
o Proof that all required City of Palm Deser t permits, if any, have been
attained. Contact the City’s Permit Center to determine if any permits are
required.
FEES
There are no fees associated with this grant unless permits are required.
APPLICATION DEADLINE
•Grants will be issued on a first-come-first-served basis based on receipt and
approval date of Unite Palm Desert Security Camera System Grant application.
•Applications will be accepted as long as funding is available up to $20,000.
QUESTIONS/INFORMATION
Contact businesshotline@palmdesert.gov or 760-776-5441.