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The Collier County Board of County Commissioners held a meeting on September 9, 2026, which included a significant discussion on procurement and contract management related to the South County Regional Water Treatment Plant. The board approved Change Order Number Two, adding $1,122,548 and 136 additional days to the existing contract (Agreement Number 21-7859) with Lane Christensen Company for mechanical integrity testing and well rehabilitation of deep injection wells. This change order was justified by unforeseen fouling discovered during required regulatory testing, impacting plant production. Commissioners expressed concerns about contract amendments and emphasized the importance of thorough scoping and oversight to avoid unexpected costs. Additionally, the meeting featured an extensive presentation and public commentary on the Collier County Sheriff's Office use of license plate reader (LPR) technology. The sheriff detailed the limited scope, data retention policies, and safeguards of the LPR system, emphasizing compliance with constitutional protections and state directives, including the removal of LPRs from state roadways as directed by the governor. Public speakers raised concerns about privacy, surveillance, and data security related to LPRs and similar technologies, urging caution and legislative oversight. The board also discussed code enforcement challenges and approved a motion to seek an additional special magistrate to address case backlogs, with the position expected to be self-funded through operational costs. Overall, the meeting addressed procurement approvals, contract amendments, technology use policies, and enforcement resource needs.