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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 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 • Establish Hearing Fee • Board Action
Presentation Outline • Program History • Existing Program Update • Ordinance Implementation • - Hearing Officer Selection • Establish Hearing Fee • Board Action
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
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
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
Presentation Outline • Program History • Existing Program Update • Ordinance Implementation • - Hearing Officer Selection • Establish Hearing Fee • Board Action
Existing Program Update • 10 Cameras • New Contract for 80 additional cameras • Vendor selected • Contract award within next 2 weeks
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
Presentation Outline • Program History • Existing Program Update • Ordinance Implementation • - Hearing Officer Selection • Establish Hearing Fee • Board Action
Ordinance Implementation Hearing Officer Selection • Options • Contract with Court System • Hire Exclusive Hearing Officer
Ordinance Implementation Contract with Court System Advantages • Established Structure Disadvantages • Work Load • Scheduling Issues • Logistical Conflicts
Ordinance Implementation Hire County Hearing Officer Advantages • Streamlined Process • Efficient Scheduling • Simplified Enforcement Disadvantages • Provide location/security
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
Presentation Outline • Program History • Existing Program Update • Ordinance Implementation • - Hearing Officer Selection • Establish Hearing Fee • Board Action
Board Action • Authorize Staff to hire Hearing Officer • Establish Hearing Fee of $125
Red Light Camera Safety Program Work Session Board of County Commissioners July 16, 2013 Presented by Public Works Department Traffic Engineering Division