The council unanimously approved a Motorola drone-as-a-first-responder contract; officials said the pilot has no cost to the city, and requested quarterly reports on its effectiveness.
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The drone may support police work, missing-person searches, and emergency situations. The city can end the agreement 30 days before the pilot concludes, while officials pursue outside funding for longer-term operation. The council also approved a school speed zone demonstration program and held a proposed nighttime commercial waste collection program for more information.
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Approved the Motorola drone-as-a-first-responder contract unanimously; officials said the pilot has no cost to the city and discussed pursuing funding for five years.
Approved a school speed zone demonstration program unanimously.
Approved renewal of the lease agreement with WEST-HELP for 230 and 240 Franklin Avenue unanimously.
Approved tax corrections for 22 Brookfield Road, 40 North Tenth Avenue, 17 East Grand Street, and 58 West Seventh Street through the consent agenda.
Approved legislation concerning a hotel-motel tax and a tax on deeds.
Approved a six-month extension of Officer Derek Williams's separation date and continuation of city-contributed health benefits.
Approved renewal of the Motorola Solutions agreement for fixed video equipment and related services.
Approved a request for qualifications for professional consulting services for 4th Street Park green infrastructure.
Held the proposed nighttime commercial waste collection program for additional discussion and information.
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