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Clute council authorizes license‑plate readers on TxDOT right‑of‑way, joins opioid settlement; consent agenda approved
Summary
At its Sept. 11 meeting the Clute City Council unanimously approved a resolution to allow automatic license‑plate recognition cameras in Texas Department of Transportation right‑of‑way, voted to join the Texas Attorney General’s opioid settlement process, and approved the consent agenda after brief questions about accounts‑payable items.
The Clute City Council on Sept. 11 voted unanimously to authorize the police department to enter a multi‑use agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation to install automatic license‑plate recognition (ALPR) cameras at city entrances, and separately approved joining the Texas Attorney General’s opioid settlement process. The council also approved the consent agenda in one motion after brief member questions about specific expenditures.
The ALPR action (Resolution No. 49‑2025) authorizes the police chief to sign a multi‑use agreement with TxDOT allowing ALPR cameras in TxDOT right‑of‑way. City staff said the cameras will be positioned at city entrances and will report through the vendor Flock Safety. The system will record license plates and alert police to matching plates for missing persons or stolen vehicles; staff said the city will also keep a mobile trailer unit that can be moved within the city. Councilman Aguilar moved adoption; Councilperson Bond seconded. The motion passed unanimously.
Council members asked logistical questions during the ALPR discussion, including whether the cameras would be located only at ingress/egress points. Staff replied the planned units cover the city entrances and that the mobile trailer provides additional, movable coverage. Council discussion did not include a recorded vote-by-name in the meeting transcript; the resolution record shows the council adopted the measure and made it effective immediately.
The council also adopted Resolution No. 50‑2025 to join the Texas Attorney General’s negotiated opioid settlements (including claims related to the Purdue/Sackler matters) and authorized the mayor to execute required electronic forms to participate. City staff explained that this particular submission did not include specific dollar amounts for the city’s share; staff said they have asked the attorney general’s office for timing and allocation details and will report back when more information is available. Councilman Creel moved the measure; Councilman Lopez seconded. The motion passed unanimously.
On the consent agenda (accounts payable reports for periods ending Aug. 29 and Sept. 5, 2025, and minutes from the Aug. 28 regular meeting), Councilman Chris moved approval and Councilman Aguilar seconded. The consent agenda passed unanimously. Separately during the consent discussion Councilman Aguilar asked staff to review an accounts‑payable charge of $9,900 for three gates on a 10‑acre city property and requested a report on recent high‑cost equipment repairs listed in the payable reports; staff agreed to provide details at the next meeting.
No other formal votes on ordinances or contracts were recorded in the transcript. The meeting included ceremonial proclamations and public remarks not related to the votes above.
