Legislation Details

File #: 24-1833    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Recommendation Status: Work Session
File created: 11/27/2024 In control: Public Works Department
On agenda: 12/17/2024 Final action: 12/17/2024
Title: County School Zone Speed Detection Camera Program. (Traffic Engineering Division)
Attachments: 1. 2024-12-17 PPP File 24-1833 Work Session County School Speed Zone Detection Camera Program

Interoffice Memorandum

 

DATE: November 27, 2024

 

TO: Mayor Jerry L. Demings and County Commissioners

 

THROUGH: N/A

 

FROM: Brett Blackadar, P.E., Deputy Director, Public Works Department

 

CONTACT: Jerald Marks, Project Manager

 

PHONE: (407) 836-7892

 

DIVISION: Traffic Engineering Division

 

ACTION REQUESTED:

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County School Zone Speed Detection Camera Program. (Traffic Engineering Division)

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PROJECT:
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PURPOSE:
State House Bill 657 related to the enforcement of school zone speed limits was approved on May 31, 2023 and was effective July 1, 2023.  The new statutory language from the bill authorizes “a county or municipality to enforce the speed limit in a school zone at specified periods through the use of a speed detection system.” 

At the December 17, 2024 Work Session, Public Works staff will provide a presentation regarding a potential new County School Zone Speed Detection Camera Program, which is now allowed based on the language from House Bill 657.  The presentation will include background information about the potential program, examples of other government entities that have implemented or are implementing similar programs, potential cost models and recommended program framework.  The presentation will also include perspectives on the potential program from staff at the Orange County Sheriff’s Office and Orange County Public Schools.   

Staff will also be presenting a summary of next steps and a related draft schedule for implementing the potential program.  Next steps would include creating a new County ordinance, vendor solicitation and public awareness.   

Staff will be seeking guidance from the Board of County Commissioners on whether to move forward with the next steps of creating this new program.  

This item is for informational purposes only; no action is requested.

 

BUDGET: N/A