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Dayton commission approves two state public-safety grants, reviews contracts for demolition and public-safety technology
Summary
The commission unanimously adopted two state grants for criminal justice services and approved City Manager reports; staff outlined a Bladecutter demolition contract modification and a renewal for Optica Consulting to support public-safety technology funded from the Photo Enforcement Reimbursement Fund.
The Dayton City Commission on June 17 adopted two resolutions accepting State of Ohio grants from the Department of Public Safety: Resolution No. 6937-26 for $159,999.45 and Resolution No. 6938-26 for $16,286.85. Both measures passed by roll call vote, 5-0.
Commissioners also approved the City Manager’s reports by unanimous motion. In her calendar summary, City Manager Shelley Dickstein highlighted a proposed contract modification with Bladecutter’s Lawn Service to expand emergency demolition, debris removal and stabilization services to address fire-damaged and severely impaired structures across Dayton neighborhoods. Funding details for the modification were presented as part of the City Manager’s report.
Dickstein also described Item Five: the third renewal of the city’s technology consulting agreement with Optica Consulting. She said Optica provides specialized support for public-safety technology such as body-worn and in-car cameras, mobile data computers, electronic crash and citation systems, license plate readers and public-safety communications infrastructure; funding for that renewal comes from the Photo Enforcement Reimbursement Fund and will not affect the General Fund.
Several residents raised transparency questions during public comment about the Optica and Flock contracts; City staff have said a staggered release of audit logs and a 90-day surveillance review are underway to address public records and oversight questions.
