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Council hears recommendation to buy 5-year QTPOD premium plan; cellular costs to be clarified
Summary
Staff recommended a 5-year premium subscription for the QTPOD remote device to lock in rates; the 5-year premium plan plus cellular subscription was quoted as $10,380. Council asked staff to return with monthly cellular cost details before final budgeting.
Staff presented options to renew or extend the QTPOD remote-device subscription and recommended purchasing the 5-year premium plan to lock in service rates and coverage for parts and support. The staff presenter said the "5 year premium plan plus cell subscription to a total of $10,380" and recommended the longer-term purchase to save nearly $2,000 over shorter terms.
Council members asked about monthly cellular service charges and the initial hardware cost; staff said the device connects via a cellular link and estimated the monthly service would be around $26 but said they would review the contract and return with an exact figure. Staff noted the premium plan includes 24/7 technical support, software updates at no charge and expedited replacement parts.
