HomeMy Public PortalAbout18-9509 Terminating the Red Light Camera Program Sponsored by: Commissioner Riley
RESOLUTION NO. 18-9509
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF OPA-LOCKA, FLORIDA, TERMINATING THE RED
LIGHT CAMERA PROGRAM, AFTER THE EXPIRATION OF
THE CITY OF OPA-LOCKA'S CONTRACT WITH AMERICAN
TRAFFIC SOLUTIONS (ATS), BY DECLINING TO RENEW OR
EXTEND ITS CONTRACT; PROVIDING FOR
INCORPORATION OF RECITALS; PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City of Opa-locka ("City") currently administers a Red Light
Camera Program pursuant to Florida Statute 316.0083, The Mark Wandall Traffic Safety
Program, in conjunction with ATS; and
WHEREAS, the City has eight (8) Red Light Cameras that purportedly reduce
injuries from vehicular traffic crashes, reduce the costs associated with the handling of
accidents and assist in identifying vehicles involved in criminal activity; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission finds that it is in the best interest of the City to
terminate the Red Light Camera Program after the expiration of the City's contract with
ATS; and
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF OPA-LOCKA, FLORIDA:
Section 1. RECITALS ADOPTED.
The recitals to the preamble herein are incorporated by reference.
Section 2. AUTHORIZATION
The City Commission hereby terminates the Red Light Camera program upon the
expiration of the City's contract with ATS.
Section 3. SCRIVENER'S ERRORS.
Sections of this Resolution may be renumbered or re-lettered and corrections of
typographical errors which do not affect the intent may be authorized by the City
Manager, or the City Manager's designee, without need of public hearing, by filing a
corrected copy of same with the City Clerk.
Section 4. EFFECTIVE DATE.
Resolution NO. 18-9509
This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption and is subject to the
approval of the Governor or his designee.
this 27th day of June, 20 8.
MOTION FAILED
yra L. Taylor
Mayor
Attest to: Approved as to form and legal sufficiency:
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Joan I: Flores THE BROWN LAW GROUP, LLC
City 'lerk City Attorney
Moved by: COMMISSIONER HOLMES
Seconded by: COMMISSIONER RILEY
Commissioner Vote: 2-2
Commissioner Holmes: YES
Commissioner Riley: YES
Commissioner Pigatt: NO
Vice Mayor Kelley: NO
Mayor Taylor: NOT PRESENT