HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem #10 Discussion Regarding Placement of Red-Light CamerasI laka I � �'/�
Ocoee
Florida
AGENDA ITEM COVER SHEET
Meeting Date: June 04 , 2013
Item # I Q
Contact Name:
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Lieutenant Brad Dreasher
Reviewed By:
Department Director: Chie r ` 4 rown
407 - 905 -3160 ext. 3028
City Manager: Robert Fr
Subject: Update on Red -light Cameras previously authorized by Commission on January 15,
2013
Background Summary:
The Honorable Mayor and Board of City Commissioners authorized three (3) additional red -light cameras for
installation on January 15, 2013. Applications for all cameras have been sent to the Florida Department of
Transportation (FDOT) and two (2) of the locations need further discussion. FDOT has requested that the
construction of the cameras on SR 50 at Blackwood Avenue and SR 50 at Maguire Road by delayed due to the
road widening project. It is projected that construction will occur within the next year and the cameras will have
to be removed due to the road construction. These two (2) locations are no longer feasible and two (2) other
locations should be considered. Based on studies of red -light violations and traffic crash data, the following
intersections are recommended for camera placement:
Northbound Ocoee Apopka Road a Silver Star Road (District 3/ Commissioner Johnson)
Westbound Silver Star Road a Clarke Road (Districts 2 and 4/ Commissioners Wilsen and Keller)
Other intersections to be considered:
Southbound Ocoee - Apopka Road @ Silver Star Road (District 3/ Commissioner Johnson)
Ocoee Crown Point Road @ Ocoee - Apopka Road (District 1/ Commissioner Grogan)
Westbound Silverstar Road @ Bluford Avenue (Districts 2 and 3/ Commissioners Wilson and Johnson)
Issue:
Should the Honorable Mayor and Board of City Commissioners approve staff recommendation for new red -light
camera placement?
Recommendations
It is recommended that the Honorable Mayor and Board of City Commissioners approve staff recommendation
for new red -light camera placement.
Attachments:
None
Financial Impact:
The cameras and operation of the program are paid for by the red -light violators through fines. The City receives
$75.00 per violation paid for cameras located on local roadways and $70.00 per violation paid for cameras
located on State roadways. There has not been a negative financial impact for the current program as the
program has always been funded by the violators who run red - lights.
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