The Mt. Airy Town Council approved the purchase of a license plate reader (LPR) system and an intergovernmental agreement (IGA) for probation services during its regular meeting Monday evening.
The license plate reader system by Leonardo US Cyber and Security Solutions, LLC will be installed on one of the town’s patrol vehicles at a cost of $20,313.14. The town will pay for the system using ARPA funds. The cost of the system will include the license plate reader camera array, the in-vehicle computer system, printer, and all installation, including additional hardware and software.
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According to Police Chief Jamie Bowden, this is the same system that Georgia State Patrol, Cornelia, and Hall County Sheriff’s Office uses for their enforcement efforts. Bowden explained to the council that with this system there will be no recurring annual fees when compared to other systems.
The most recent quote presented to the town council was $6,000 to $9,000 less than the two previous quotes presented at last month’s council meeting. Also, the two quotes submitted had a recurring annual fee. The council tabled the matter at last month’s council meeting.
Other business
The town of Alto will continue providing probation services to Mt. Airy. The council approved an intergovernmental agreement with the town of Alto to provide probation services. The service will be at no cost to Mt. Airy. All fees incurred will be paid for by the probationer. The IGA approved during the council meeting is the same agreement approved by the council last year.
