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South Beloit weighs $25,000 AV upgrade, park surveillance options after repeated vandalism
Summary
Council discussed whether to spend roughly $25,000 to fix chamber audio/video and the high cost (six figures) of park-wide camera systems as vandalism and bathroom damage prompt consideration of porta-potty services and targeted security.
City Administrator Courtney briefed the council on two related public-access issues: poor audiovisual quality for council meeting recordings and ongoing vandalism in city parks.
Courtney said the city received a bid of about $25,000 to install a proper audio-video system in the council chamber and that staff budgeted money for the upgrade but were debating whether the cost is justified to restore consistent…
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