AUSTIN, Texas - Austin 's city manager has removed an item concerning the city's automated license plate reader (ALPR) program from Thursday's city council agenda.

What we know:

T.C. Broadnax said in a statement Tuesday night that staff will be withdrawing Item 67, a proposed extension of the city's ALPR program, from Thursday's agenda.

Broadnax cites concerns expressed by Austin residents during the council's work session on Tuesday as a reason behind his decision.

What they're saying:

"Given concerns expressed today, I have decided to withdraw this item from the agenda at this time to provide more opportunities to address council members’ questions and do our due diligence to alleviate concerns prior to bringing this item back to City Council for consideration," Broadnax said

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