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Council accepts two law-enforcement camera grants totaling $16,000 for cameras and LPR equipment
Summary
Council approved grant agreements for law-enforcement cameras, including $16,000 awarded for body/dash cameras and an additional grant for license-plate-reader equipment; staff said the awards reduce city equipment spending.
South Beloit — The City Council approved two grant agreements Sept. 2 to fund law-enforcement camera equipment. The police chief said one grant will cover cameras and that the department received $16,000 toward that purchase; a second grant covers LPR (license-plate-reader) cameras through a separate law-enforcement grants program.
Nut graf: The grants will reduce the city’s capital outlay for public-safety camera equipment and were presented as matching/award funds won by the department.
The police chief summarized the grant purposes and amounts and staff recommended acceptance. Council members expressed support for pursuing available grant funding and recorded approval via voice vote.
Ending: Staff will execute the grant agreements and proceed with procurement consistent with grant terms and city purchasing rules.
