City of Gainesville - File #: 070268.

• File #: 070268.
• Version: 6
• Name: THE GAINESVILLE TRAFFIC SAFETY ENHANCEMENT ACT (B)
• Type: Ordinance
• Status: Adopted
• File created: 2/5/2009
• In control: City Attorney
• Final action: 2/19/2009
• Title: THE GAINESVILLE TRAFFIC SAFETY ENHANCEMENT ACT (B) Ordinance No. 0-08-71 An Ordinance of the City of Gainesville, Florida; amending Chapter 26, Article II of the Gainesville Code of Ordinances by establishing "Divisions" for Article II; titling existing provisions as "Division 1. Generally" and creating a new Division 2 to be titled "The Gainesville Traffic Safety Enhancement Act" by establishing a red light traffic safety program; providing purpose and findings; authorizing the use and implementation of image control technologies/recorded images to enforce red light infractions; providing definitions; providing for adherence to red light traffic control signals; requiring signage; providing procedures for disposition and enforcement of infractions; providing that the registered owner of the motor vehicle involved in the violation is responsible and liable for payment of the fine; providing penalties; providing for collection of penalties and costs; providing for appeals; amending...

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
2/19/2009	6	City Commission	Adopted on Final Reading (Ordinance)	Pass
2/5/2009	6	City Commission	Adopted on First Reading (Ordinance)	Pass
8/11/2008	5	City Commission	Approved as Amended	Pass
3/24/2008	3	City Commission	Referred	Pass
7/26/2007	0	City Commission	Referred	Pass

title
THE GAINESVILLE TRAFFIC SAFETY ENHANCEMENT ACT (B)

Ordinance No. 0-08-71
An Ordinance of the City of Gainesville, Florida; amending Chapter 26, Article II of the Gainesville Code of Ordinances by establishing "Divisions" for Article II; titling existing provisions as "Division 1. Generally" and creating a new Division 2 to be titled "The Gainesville Traffic Safety Enhancement Act" by establishing a red light traffic safety program; providing purpose and findings; authorizing the use and implementation of image control technologies/recorded images to enforce red light infractions; providing definitions; providing for adherence to red light traffic control signals; requiring signage; providing procedures for disposition and enforcement of infractions; providing that the registered owner of the motor vehicle involved in the violation is responsible and liable for payment of the fine; providing penalties; providing for collection of penalties and costs; providing for appeals; amending Appendix A, Schedule of Fees, Rates and Charges, providing for a public awareness campaign and grace period; providing for severability; providing a repealing clause; and providing an immediate effective date.

recommendation
The City Commission adopt the proposed ordinance.

explanation
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT

This item was referred to the Public Safety Committee at the July 26, 2007 City Commission budget hearing. The Public Safety Committee discussed this referral at its November 15, 2007 and February 7, 2008 meetings. The Committee's recommendation was then heard by the City Commission on March 24, 2008, at which time the item was postponed due to pending state legislation. Both house and senate bills failed. The Committee discussed this item again at its June 25, 2008 meeting.

The Committee requested that staff research the number of intersections where the City would consider using the cameras, and research companies who provide these ser...