Automatic license plate readers have made their way into municipalities across the state, with Kendall County joining the implementation of Flock Safety Cameras following grant funding on Commissioners Court approval on Sept. 23 .

What’s happening?

The county received grant funding to support the installation of license plate readers, resulting in the county paying a match of around $43,000 for the $258,305 project.

Staff said if the county continues to use the cameras after this year, the potential recurring cost could be around $198,550. This cost assumes the county is not awarded additional grant funding.

Kendall County Auditor Corinna Speer said the county budgeted for the project, anticipating paying the match. From the payment, the county will receive around 58 cameras to ins

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