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Council members question a $74,000 line for license‑plate‑reader trailer; staff says grant offsets package cost

5829580 · September 25, 2025
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Council members asked about a $74,000 line item for a license‑plate‑reader (LPR) trailer in the accounts‑payable packet; staff said the trailer component cost $74,000, the entire LPR package was budgeted at $144,000 and a $120,000 grant covers most costs, leaving an expected city share of $24,000.

During the consent-agenda review on Sept. 25 the Clute City Council queried a $74,000 accounts‑payable line described in the packet for a license‑plate‑reader (LPR) trailer and subscription. A councilmember asked whether the city would owe $74,000 annually for a subscription. Staff clarified that the $74,000 figure…

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