City Council:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE DEPARTMENT
OF PUBLIC SAFETY TO ISSUE A REQUEST FOR
PROPOSALS (RFP) FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION,
INSTALLATION, OPERATION, AND MAINTENANCE
OF A RED-LIGHT CAMERA ENFORCEMENT SYSTEM
(RLC) WITHIN THE CITY OF MOUNT VERNON
Whereas, by letter dated February 27, 2025, the Commissioner of the Department of Public Safety has requested legislation authorizing said Department to issue a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the implementation, installation, operation, and maintenance of a Red-Light Camera Enforcement System (RLC) within the City of Mount Vernon; and
Whereas, the City of Mount Vernon is committed to improving traffic safety and reducing the number of red-light violations and accidents at dangerous intersections; and
Whereas, New York Vehicle and Traffic Law Section 1111-d authorizes municipalities to install and operate red-light camera enforcement systems to enhance compliance with traffic control laws; and
Whereas, the Department of Public Safety has determined that the implementation of a Red-Light Camera Enforcement System (RLC) will contribute to the overall safety of motorists, pedestrians, and bicyclists within the City; and
Whereas, a competitive bidding process will ensure that the City secures a cost-effective and efficient contract for the implementation, installation, operation, and maintenance of the RLC system; and
Whereas, the system shall be deployed at up to twelve (12) intersections throughout the City, with a bidding process lasting for ninety (90) days to ensure transparency and fairness;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED, by the City Council of the City of Mount Vernon, New York, as follows:
Section 1. Authorization to Issue Request for Proposals (RFP). The Department of Public Safety is hereby authorized to issue a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the implementation, installation, operation, and maintenance of a Red-Light Camera Enforcement System (RLC) within the City of Mount Vernon.
Section 2. Compliance with State Law. The RLC system shall be implemented in compliance with New York Vehicle and Traffic Law Section 1111-d. The system shall be designed to capture photographic evidence of red-light violations without revealing images that identify the driver, passengers, or contents of the vehicle, to the greatest extent possible. However, a notice of liability issued under this program shall not be dismissed solely due to an inadvertent capture of the vehicle's contents, provided reasonable efforts have been made to comply with program provisions.
Section 3. Number of Intersections and Duration of Bidding Process. The RLC system shall be installed at up to twelve (12) intersections identified based on traffic safety analysis. The bidding process for this project shall remain open for ninety (90) days from the date of advertisement.
Section 4. Contract Award and Administration. The Department of Public Safety shall review and evaluate all submitted proposals and recommend a qualified vendor for contract award. The final selection of the vendor shall be subject to approval by the City Council.
Section 5. Effective Date. This ordinance shall take effect immediately upon adoption by the City Council.