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5919 MAIN STREET .  NEW PORT RICHEY, FL 34652 . 727.853.1016


TO:City of New Port Richey City Council
FROM:Robert Kochen, Chief of Police
DATE:3/21/2023
RE:Request for Approval to Purchase Two Police Traffic Speed Trailers

REQUEST:

The request for City Council to approve the purchase of two Onsite 300MX Matirx speed trailers from MSM Public Safety and the city budget amendment.



DISCUSSION
:

The police department will use the advanced 300MX Matrix speed control trailers in conjunction with our newly deployed “traffic dummy” patrol car, and patrol traffic enforcement units. This traffic control and speed reduction strategy is proven to reduce speed and enhance traffic safety in areas of deployment.

 

The 300MX Matrix speed control trailers are state of the art, come with 18 preloaded traffic messages, and have 14 preloaded graphics that will enhance our department’s ability to provide traffic safety messages to the public. Additionally, these traffic trailers will provide the police department with speed data and traffic counts in the areas they are utilized.

 

The total cost for the 300MX Matrix speed control trailers is $24,368.00 dollars; however, we are going to apply a one-time city credit from American Traffic Solutions of $10,000.00 dollars. The remaining $14,368.00 will be taken from forfeiture funds.

 



RECOMMENDATION:

Approve purchase of two Onsite 300MX Matrix speed trailers from MSM Public Safety and corresponding budget amendment is recommended.



BUDGET/FISCAL IMPACT:

Account number 001064 46431 – special purpose equipment

ATTACHMENTS:
DescriptionType
Backup Material - Speed TrailersBackup Material
Budget AmendmentBudget Amendment