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Satsuma council tables Samsara GPS fleet-tracking proposal after cost and privacy concerns
Summary
The Satsuma City Council on Feb. 3 tabled consideration of a Samsara GPS fleet-tracking and in-vehicle camera agreement after members raised questions about the $25,000 first-year price, ongoing costs and employee privacy; the item was moved to the upcoming workshop for further review.
The Satsuma City Council voted Feb. 3 to table consideration of a proposed agreement with Samsara for GPS fleet tracking and in-vehicle cameras after a debate over cost, access and budget priorities.
Councilmember Jason Skelton, who raised concerns during the discussion, cited the vendor quote: "This GPS system is $25,000 for the first year and $24,000 for the next two years," and noted the expense relative to employee pay and other…
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