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Krebs council approves $9,448 drone for police, questions funding source
Summary
Council approved purchasing a $9,448 drone for the Krebs Police Department after discussing whether the cost would come from the IT fund or car fund; the IT fund balance was cited as $62,391.
The Krebs City Council approved a $9,448 purchase of a drone from Drones Plus, Robotics of Frisco, Texas for the Krebs Police Department. Council discussed funding sources; Dennis Cook said some equipment can be paid from the IT fund or the car fund, and Mike Kern noted the IT account shows $62,391 and carries over.
Councilmember Dan Heathcock moved to approve the purchase "if we have funds available for it," and the motion passed with recorded votes of yes by Larry Coxsey, Sherry DeFrange and Dan Heathcock and a no by Jeanetta Hauck. Council asked staff to confirm the proper fund (IT or vehicle/car fund) before finalizing procurement.
