The Covington City Commission heard a proposal for the installation of outdoor smart kiosks in the city at their meeting this week.
These kiosks would provide mapping and information on businesses, sites and services for visitors to the city. Approval of an agreement between the kiosks’ manufacturers, Rove iQ, the city and Southbank Partners was placed on the consent agenda for next week’s meeting, meaning it will likely pass.
Southbank Partners will front the initial expense of the kiosks, about $88,000, and Rove iQ has agreed to waive the $4,800 annual licensing fee. The city would be responsible for an annual $5,000 warranty and service agreement, but the city would draw revenue from advertisements placed on the kiosks, which City Manager Ken Smith stated is expected to cover the cost of the fee. Ad revenue generated beyond $9,800 will be split between Southbank Partners and Rove iQ.
City documents state the kiosks’ planned site is in the Riverfront Commons area, but the final, specific locations have not yet been determined.
The next meeting of the Covington City Commission will take place on Tuesday, March 12 at 6 p.m. at Covington City Hall on Pike Street.
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