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| TO: | City of New Port Richey City Council | | FROM: | Debbie L. Manns, City Manager | | DATE: | 6/20/2017 | | RE: | Two Year Contract Extension with American Traffic Solutions for the City's Intersection Safety Program |
REQUEST:
The request is for City Council to authorize the City Manager to enter into a two year contract extension with American Traffic Solutions, Inc. (ATS) related to the Intersection Safety Program (red light cameras).
DISCUSSION:
As you are aware, the City's current contract with ATS will elapse on June 20, 2017. Staff has received a proposal from ATS to continue our relationship with them. In short, they have agreed to keep the renewal fee at the current rate of $4,250 per camera for a two year renewal period. In addition, ATS has agreed to contribute $3,000 to the City’s safety awareness campaign. The safety awareness campaign will focus on safety outcomes, camera locations and how program revenue is used. This information will be made readily accessible on the city's website and may help to mitigate some of the negative public perceptions of the program. To aid you in your decision on this matter, I have also attached for reference a memorandum prepared by Chief Bogart which supports the continued use of the cameras.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that City Council approve the request to enter into a two year contract extension with ATS and authorize the City Manager to execute said contract.
BUDGET/FISCAL IMPACT:
Since this program operates in the positive and is a source of revenue to the city there is no direct financial impact associated with this agenda item.
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