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Council weighs broadcasting work sessions; closed-caption cost and AV upgrades factor into decision
Summary
Councilors discussed live-streaming and broadcasting pre-council and work sessions, learned closed-captioning costs of $98 per hour, and asked staff to return with vendor timeline and cost estimates before deciding.
Columbia — Council members examined whether to broadcast pre-council and work sessions and asked staff to produce a budget estimate and implementation timeline before proceeding.
Staff noted that the council chamber is the only room already equipped for full production and that closed captioning currently costs about $98 per hour. Staff warned that longer or back-to-back sessions increase the chance of gaps when…
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