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Severance council approves two solar counters for Great Western Trail to support grant applications
Summary
Council approved purchase of two EcoCounter trail counters for $18,160 to gather trail usage data for grant applications and trail management; counters include solar power and cellular connection and will be installed by public works.
Councilmember Gallardi asked the council to approve buying two EcoCounter trail counters at a cost of $18,160, explaining that usage data would support future grant applications for trail maintenance. Staff confirmed discretionary funds are available and that the counters are mounted to wooden posts, do not track individual people and distinguish bicycles, dogs and pedestrians.
Gallardi moved to buy the counters and Councilmember Hessler provided the second. The council approved the purchase by roll call; public works will install the hardware and the town will seek grant opportunities that could offset the purchase over time. The mayor and several council members described the counters as a reasonable investment to collect accurate usage data for future funding requests.
