The Salem City Council Monday night will be asked to enter into a two-year agreement with Flock Safety for four license plate readers to be located around the city. The proposal from Police Chief Todd Boles was earlier tabled due to it not being in this year’s budget, but is now being brought back since the city has received a grant to help pay for the cost.
City Manager Lisa Peck says since vehicles are used more than ever to commit crimes, the ability to track and locate suspects gives local police the edge to deter crime before it becomes a problem. The system can also identify vehicles flagged for an investigation, better preparing officers for a traffic stop.
The council will be asked to approve resolutions allowing two grant applications. An Open Space Lands Acquisition and Development grant application would allow for additional park improvements. A Safe Routes to School grant application could help provide additional sidewalks on routes to school.
The council will also be asked to convert two TIF Four District Pre-Development Agreements to Redevelopment Agreements now that the TIF District is in place. One would be for Glenn Henderson and Salem Tire to provide assistance of up to $370,000 for remodeling and expansion of the workshop as well as workforce training. The other is for Scott Conant to continue developing the Hilda Gardens Apartment complex on Airport Road. The city’s TIF benefits will be capped at $1 million.
The council will consider TIF redevelopment agreements with Jered Gambill for buildings at 118 and 120 West Main. The maximum TIF benefits to assist in the purchase and renovations of the buildings are $150,000.
The City Council will also be asked to set Trick or Treat for Friday night, October 31st, from six to eight pm.
The council meeting begins at six on Monday night at City Hall.
