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Council discusses funding and logistics for 10 new downtown surveillance cameras; first‑year cost estimated at about $117,000
Summary
Police and city staff told council installing 10 additional downtown surveillance cameras would cost roughly $117,000 the first year (installation plus first‑year maintenance) and about $62,000 annually thereafter; councilors asked staff to work with the CFO on budget options and explored partnering with property owners for siting.
Councilors on Jan. 14 discussed a proposal to add roughly 10 surveillance cameras in downtown Lowell to assist investigations and public safety operations. The police chief and staff briefed the council on costs, grant history and building‑access issues.
Police representatives said a vendor estimate put first‑year costs — installation plus the first year of maintenance — at approximately $117,000, with an annual maintenance fee…
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