HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem #02 Approval of Resolution Regarding Article III of Chapter 168
AGENDA ITEM COVER SHEET
Meeting Date: July 21,2009
Item # 2
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Subject: Resolution Regarding Article III of Chapter 168
Background Summary:
The City Commission of the City of Ocoee previously enacted Article III of Chapter 168 of the Code of
Ordinances of the City of Ocoee regarding traffic light safety authorizing cameras to be installed at problem
roadway intersections for the purpose of traffic law enforcement. S 168-15 of the Code of Ordinances provides
for an introductory period of enforcement until such time as the City Commission adopts a resolution advising
the City Manager to commence enforcement of Article III. As a result on July 8, 2009, signage indicating photo
enforcement of the traffic lights and cameras were installed at the intersection of SR50 and Maguire Road and
only warnings have been mailed to violators. The City Commission of the City of Ocoee desires to direct the
City Manager to commence enforcement of Article III of Chapter 168 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of
Ocoee regarding traffic light safety at 12:00 am on July 23,2009. This resolution mandates fines of$125.00 to
be assessed with the notices of violation.
Issue:
Should the Honorable Mayor and Board of City Commissioners direct the City Manager to commence
enforcement of Article III of Chapter 168 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Ocoee regarding traffic light
safety at 12:00 am on July 23, 2009?
Recommendations
It is recommended that the Honorable Mayor and Board of City Commissioners direct the City Manager to
commence enforcement of Article III of Chapter 168 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Ocoee regarding
traffic light safety at 12:00 am on July 23,2009.
Attachments:
Resolution
Financial Impact:
$125.00 per violation minus administrative costs
Type of Item: (please mark with an "x'J
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_ Ordinance First Reading
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_ Commission Approval
Discussion & Direction
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Paul Rosenthal
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Citv Manag-er
Robert Frank
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Commissioners
Gary Hood. District 1
Rosemary Wilsen. District 2
Rusty Johnson. District 3
Joel Keller. District 4
Mayor
S. Scott Vanderg-rift
STAFF REPORT
FROM:
The Honorable Mayor and City Commissioners
Charles J. ~, Chief of Police
July 14, 200;J
TO:
DATE:
RE:
Resolution Regarding Article III of Chapter 168
ISSUE
Should the Honorable Mayor and Board of City Commissioners approve the City Manager to commence
enforcement of Article III of Chapter 168 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Ocoee regarding traffic light
safety at 12:00 am on July 23, 2009?
BACKGROUNDIDISCUSSION
The City Commission of the City of Ocoee previously enacted Article III of Chapter 168 of the Code of
Ordinances of the City of Ocoee regarding traffic light safety authorizing cameras to be installed at problem
roadway intersections for the purpose of traffic law enforcement. S 168-15 of the Code of Ordinances provides
for an introductory period of enforcement until such time as the City Commission adopts a resolution advising
the City Manager to commence enforcement of Article III. As a result on July 8, 2009, signage indicating photo
enforcement of the traffic lights and cameras were installed at the intersection of SR50 and Maguire Road and
only warnings have been mailed to violators. The City Commission of the City of Ocoee desires to direct the
City Manager to commence enforcement of Article III of Chapter 168 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of
Ocoee regarding traffic light safety at 12:00 am on July 23,2009. This resolution mandates fines of$125.00 to
be assessed with the notices of violation.
Foley and Lardner composed and reviewed this resolution. This resolution shall become effective upon passage
and adoption.
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RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF OCOEE, FLORIDA,
ADVISING THE CITY MANAGER TO COMMENCE
ENFORCEMENT OF ARTICLE III OF CHAPTER 168 OF
THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF OCOEE
REGARDING TRAFFIC LIGHT SAFETY; PROVIDING
FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
WHEREAS, the City Commission of the City of Ocoee previously enacted
Article III of Chapter 168 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Ocoee regarding traffic light
safety; and
WHEREAS, S 168-15 of the Code of Ordinances provides for an introductory
period of enforcement until such time as the City Commission adopts a resolution advising the
City Manager to commence enforcement of Article III; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission of the City ofOcoee desires to direct the City
Manager to commence enforcement of Article III of Chapter 168 of the Code of Ordinances of
the City of Ocoee regarding traffic light safety.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF OCOEE, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1.
Authoritv. The City Commission of the City ofOcoee has
the authority to adopt this Resolution pursuant to Article VIII of the Constitution of the State of
Florida and Chapter 166, Florida Statutes.
SECTION 2.
Commencement of Enforcement. The City Commission
of the City of Ocoee, Florida, hereby directs the City Manager to commence enforcement of
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Article III of Chapter 168 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Ocoee regarding traffic light
safety at 12:00 am on July 23, 2009.
SECTION 3.
Severability. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause,
phrase or portion of this Resolution is for any reason held invalid or unconstitutional by any
court of competent jurisdiction, such portion shall be deemed a separate, distinct and
independent provision and such holding shall not affect the validity of the remaining portion
hereto.
SECTION 4.
Effective Date. This Resolution shall become effective
upon passage and adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this _ day of
,2009.
APPROVED:
ATTEST:
CITY OF OCOEE, FLORIDA
Beth Eikenberry, City Clerk
S. Scott Vandergrift, Mayor
(SEAL)
APPROVED BY THE OCOEE CITY
COMMISSION ON THE ABOVE DATE
UNDER AGENDA ITEM NO.
FOR USE AND RELIANCE ONLY
BY THE CITY OF OCOEE, FLORIDA;
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY
this _ day of , 2009.
FOLEY & LARDNER LLP
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By:
City Attorney