Munhall council approves cameras and Wi‑Fi installs for parks and borough vehicles

The Munhall Borough Council approved several purchases of cameras and related internet service for parks and borough vehicles, with council members citing public‑safety and monitoring needs.

Why it matters: The purchases include devices and monthly service fees that create recurring costs for the borough; council discussed scaling and whether to pursue grant funding first for some park camera installations.

Council members said the borough learned Troutman Field cameras cost about $3,500 to install and that, given that figure, the council did not want to pursue a grant for every site immediately. One member said, “Now that we know how much the this is for item number 9. Now that we know it's cost about $3,500 to put cameras in Troutman Field, I don't know if it's worth it to pursue a grant for doing the same for wood and wood hill.”

Council voted to install vehicle cameras for public works and code enforcement (the meeting record indicates approval). Council also approved a specific installation to add Wi‑Fi and cameras to a driving cart: a $3,350 installation cost and $80 per month for internet service. On that item the minutes record the motion and a voice vote in favor.

The council discussed timing and whether to apply for grants in future cycles, with members noting the borough could apply next year if it chose not to proceed now.

Ending: The approvals set up recurring monthly service costs for internet and camera subscriptions. Council did not adopt a multi‑year capital plan for cameras during the meeting; members indicated they may seek grants or additional quotes for other sites later.