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Red Light Camera Safety Program Work Session

Red Light Camera Safety Program Work Session. Board of County Commissioners July 16, 2013. Presented by Public Works Department Traffic Engineering Division. Presentation Outline. Program History Existing Program Update Ordinance Implementation - Hearing Officer Selection

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Red Light Camera Safety Program Work Session

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  1. Red Light Camera Safety Program Work Session Board of County Commissioners July 16, 2013 Presented by Public Works Department Traffic Engineering Division

  2. Presentation Outline • Program History • Existing Program Update • Ordinance Implementation • - Hearing Officer Selection • Establish Hearing Fee • Board Action

  3. Presentation Outline • Program History • Existing Program Update • Ordinance Implementation • - Hearing Officer Selection • Establish Hearing Fee • Board Action

  4. Program History • “Mark Wandall Traffic Safety Act” effective July 1, 2010 • County Ordinance July 13, 2010 • State Law updated July 1, 2013 • Ordinance amended July 2, 2013

  5. Program History Legislative Changes • Violator has 60 days to: • Pay penalty • Furnish affidavit naming driver • Request hearing • County must reissue notice of violation to named driver 30 days after receipt of affidavit

  6. Program History Legislative Changes • No action in 60 days Uniform Traffic Citation will be issued • Establishment of hearing process • Designation of a Hearing Officer Clerk • Non-payment results in registration withheld • Effective date: July 1, 2013

  7. Presentation Outline • Program History • Existing Program Update • Ordinance Implementation • - Hearing Officer Selection • Establish Hearing Fee • Board Action

  8. Existing Program Update • 10 Cameras • New Contract for 80 additional cameras • Vendor selected • Contract award within next 2 weeks

  9. Existing Program Update • Penalties $ 158 Notice of Violation (NOV) $ 262 Uniform Traffic Citations • Allocation of funds $75 County $70 Dept. Revenue General Fund $10 Dept. Revenue Health Adm. $ 3 Dept. Revenue Brain & Spinal

  10. Existing Program Update

  11. Existing Program Update

  12. Presentation Outline • Program History • Existing Program Update • Ordinance Implementation • - Hearing Officer Selection • Establish Hearing Fee • Board Action

  13. Ordinance Implementation Hearing Officer Selection • Options • Contract with Court System • Hire Exclusive Hearing Officer

  14. Ordinance Implementation Contract with Court System Advantages • Established Structure Disadvantages • Work Load • Scheduling Issues • Logistical Conflicts

  15. Ordinance Implementation Hire County Hearing Officer Advantages • Streamlined Process • Efficient Scheduling • Simplified Enforcement Disadvantages • Provide location/security

  16. Ordinance Implementation Establish Hearing Fee • Statutes allow local governments to recoup costs up to $250 • Statewide average is $100 to $125 • Staff recommends fee of $125

  17. Presentation Outline • Program History • Existing Program Update • Ordinance Implementation • - Hearing Officer Selection • Establish Hearing Fee • Board Action

  18. Board Action • Authorize Staff to hire Hearing Officer • Establish Hearing Fee of $125

  19. Red Light Camera Safety Program Work Session Board of County Commissioners July 16, 2013 Presented by Public Works Department Traffic Engineering Division

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