Good use of public money??????
….A new turnstile would unlock only after a scanner read and recognized the thumbprint of anyone who wanted to enter, said Poway Community Services Director Robert Clark of the city’s plan to curb vandalism and misbehavior at the park. Use of the park would still be free.
The system already is employed in parking lots, gyms and other facilities, but this may be the first time it would be used at a skate park, Clark said.
“To our knowledge, no one has this,” Clark said. “If this works, you’ll see a lot of cities jumping on this fast.”
The City Council heard the proposal Tuesday but delayed a decision to allow staffers time to answer technical questions raised at the meeting. Clark said he does not know when the item will return to the council.
The preliminary cost of the turnstile and upgraded security cameras would be $50,000, according to the staff report…. DetailsÂ
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