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Nutter Fort council approves DHS grant application for six license-plate reader cameras
Summary
The council approved Resolution 2024-03 to apply for a Department of Homeland Security supplemental grant to purchase six license-plate reader cameras with a 10-year license; the grant would cover the full quoted cost with no local match. Police Chief Ron Godwin and council supported the application citing higher traffic on Route 20.
The Nutter Fort Town Council unanimously approved Resolution 2024-03 authorizing staff to file an application to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security for a 2024 Homeland Security Grant Supplemental Solicitation to buy license-plate reader cameras and software.
Police Chief Ron Godwin briefed the council that the vendor quote "came in higher than expected" but that the DHS grant would cover the full cost with no local match. The resolution covers procurement of six cameras with a 10-year software license; Chief Godwin noted the equipment would be "beneficial for the heavy traffic on Route 20." Councilor Natalie Haddix moved approval and Councilor Rick Lafferty seconded; the motion passed unanimously.
The resolution authorizes application only; the council did not approve vendor contracts at the meeting. Council members asked for coordination between the police department and park staff on related signage and placement where relevant.
