Title
Photo Red Light and Photo Speed Enforcement - RFP 14-021A (Ordinance S-46162)
Description
Request for the City Manager, or his designee, to authorize additional funds and extend Contract 139520 with Redflex Traffic Systems, Inc. for the continuation of Photo Red Light and Photo Speed Enforcement services for the Phoenix Police Department, originally awarded on Oct. 15, 2014. With the additional funds of $800,000, the revised aggregate value will be $4,027,776. The extension of the current contract will be effective Jan. 1, 2020 through Dec. 31, 2020, on a month-to-month basis to provide additional time to complete the Request for Proposal (RFP) process with uninterrupted services. Further request authorization for the City Controller to disburse all funds related to this item.
Report
Summary
The Police Department utilizes photo enforcement technologies to reduce traffic collisions, encourage voluntary compliance with traffic laws, and create a safer street environment. It is the recommendation of the Police Department to add the necessary funds to the Redflex contract due to the reduction in collisions, injuries and fatalities at photo enforcement intersections and the increased volume of speed and red light violations generated at the locations.
The current City of Phoenix Photo Enforcement Program from Sept. 1, 2009 through Sept. 30, 2018, has reported a net General Fund revenue of $7,062,885, resulting from a total of 205,384 school speed and red light complaints filed with the City Court.
Contract Term
Upon Council's approval, the beyond-term extension will be effective Jan. 1, 2020 through Dec. 31, 2020 and will be extended on a month-to-month basis to provide additional time to complete the RFP process with uninterrupted services.
Financial Impact
Upon approval of the additional expenditures of $800,000, the revised aggregate value will be $4,027,776 through the term of Dec. 31, 2020. Funds are available in the Police Department's budget.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Assistant City Manager Milton Dohoney, Jr. and the Police Department.