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Council authorizes application for $12,000 license-plate reader grant for police
Summary
Police Chief Kimbre Collier asked the council to approve applying for a $12,000 grant to purchase license-plate readers at three locations; the grant requires a 20% local match and is good for one year. The Council authorized submission of the application.
Police Chief Kimbre Collier described a grant opportunity to acquire license-plate readers that would assist the department in investigations and in Amber Alert searches by allowing staff to query vehicle records from cameras at three planned locations. The minutes record: "The grant was for $12,000, but the City would have to pay 20 percent of it, but it was only good for a year." Chief Collier also noted staff could reapply in subsequent years if necessary.
Mayor Pro Tem John Verity moved to approve submitting the application and Council Member Cody Hawkins seconded; the motion passed unanimously. The minutes do not list specific camera locations or a procurement schedule; staff follow-up will determine match funding and installation details if the grant is awarded.
