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Council tables $1.45 million counter‑UAS grant amid solicitor questions
Summary
A PEMA‑awarded counter‑UAS grant intended to bolster drone‑detection near critical infrastructure was tabled after the solicitor raised legal and due‑diligence questions; council voted to table the item for further review and to revisit it in August.
Mr. Banks presented a PEMA grant (award not to exceed $1,445,000) to enhance county capabilities to detect unauthorized drone activity around critical infrastructure and public events. Some council members and the solicitor requested additional time to review procurement and compliance details; Council moved and seconded a motion to table the acceptance of the award until the August meeting while staff resolves solicitor concerns.
"I'll let you know by a little later this afternoon," Mr. Banks said he would investigate whether any award acceptance steps would jeopardize eligibility. Council member moved to table the item and Council voted aye to table. The chair announced the motion was seconded and the ayes carried, with the item to return after solicitor review.
