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Jefferson County OKs camera system at Jefferson Lake, allocates $12,000 in ARPA funds
Summary
County commissioners approved funding to complete a 20-camera system at Jefferson Lake, agreeing to use $12,000 of already‑allocated ARPA funds and cover the balance from Parks & Recreation. The cameras expand coverage of playgrounds, parking and campground areas.
Jefferson County commissioners voted Jan. 12 to fund completion of a camera system at Jefferson Lake after staff reported expanded coverage and a final bill smaller than originally estimated.
Parks staff told the board that the installation now includes 20 cameras covering the playground, main lot and other sections of the park. A staff speaker said the combined cost for equipment and labor came in at $21,877, and that a surplus of $11,797.05 remained from a prior Parks allocation. "So the cameras I already purchased through one of my accounts," the staff member said, and confirmed the county would use retained funds and other budget lines to cover the shortfall.
A commissioner motioned to approve funding for the camera system "to the Jefferson Lake" in the total amount of $21,877, with $12,000 coming from ARPA funds already allocated to Parks and Recreation and the remainder drawn from the parks budget. The motion was seconded and carried on roll-call.
Commissioners framed the vote as a public-safety and operations improvement; staff noted the sheriff's department will be granted access to recorded footage for investigations. The board directed staff to proceed with payment arrangements and to document the use of ARPA and Parks funds in financial records.
The county did not adopt new surveillance policy language at the meeting; commissioners limited action to the project funding and equipment procurement.
