Dierks City Council Approves Police Tech Upgrade, Festival Funding, and Grant Applications
The Dierks City Council held their regular monthly meeting Monday night, discussing upgrades for the police department, contributions to local events, and several community improvement initiatives.
During the meeting, Police Chief John McKee updated the council on the ongoing audit of the police department and presented cost estimates for in-car computer systems that are being adopted by surrounding departments.
He went on to explain how the in-car computer systems would function and the benefits they would bring to the department’s daily operations.
Following discussion, the council approved a motion to redeposit $585 into the city’s general fund and authorized the payment of $26,341.15 for the police department to move forward with the in-car computer system upgrade.
In addition to public safety improvements, the council also approved a number of motions aimed at supporting local infrastructure and recreation:
- Submission of an ANRC Small Water System Grant application for $187,250 to purchase a generator for the city’s water system.
- Submission of an AEDC Rural Services Community Grant application for $275,485 to fund improvements to local baseball fields.
- Final approval for the Fun Park playground project, with $100,000 allocated toward new playground equipment.
- A $10,000 contribution to the Pine Tree Festival, supporting one of the city’s most anticipated annual events.
- And granting the Dierks Volunteer Fire Department permission to apply for a three-year loan to support department needs.