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 C...
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