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<br />9A <br /> <br />As a result of this survey, the following intersections were identified as suitable for the Page 2 <br />introduction of a single automated red-light photo enforcement system on a cost-neutral <br />basis: <br /> <br />1. East Bound Veterans Boulevard / Woodside Road <br />2. South Bound Woodside Road I Veterans Boulevard <br />3. Woodside / US 101/ Broadway Avenue <br />4. East Bound Veterans Boulevard / Whipple <br /> <br />The program becomes self-supporting when 1.2 paid violations per day, per system <br />occurs. A "system" is the equipment associated with a single intersection approach. An <br />intersection controlled by a four-way traffic signal would require four "systems" to cover all <br />avenues of approach. <br /> <br />Redflex Traffic Systems offers a business model that provides for a static monthly <br />operating fee, which is not dependent upon the number of citations issued by the system. <br />This is in compliance with California Vehicle Code Section 42200. <br /> <br />Based on the programmatic responsibilities experienced by neighboring police agencies <br />which operate automated red-light photo enforcement programs, a 40-hour per week, <br />contract or casual employee would be necessary to support four active systems. As the <br />number of systems increases, additional personnel are required to support the increased <br />number of citations, the associated administrative work and court testimony. The Police <br />Department shall work to ensure cost neutrality in any expansion of the automated photo <br />red-light enforcement system and will add personnel and equipment as necessary to <br />ensure the success of this program. <br /> <br />Alternative <br />1. <br /> <br />Approve an automated photo red-light enforcement system to be installed <br />and maintained through contract with Redflex Traffic Systems with <br />programmatic responsibility through the Redwood City Police Department. <br />Disapprove entering into a contract with Redflex Traffic Systems for the <br />installation of automated red-light photo enforcement systems. <br /> <br />2. <br /> <br />Fiscal Impact <br />The Redflex Traffic Systems' business model is one of cost-neutrality wherein the <br />customer shall not make payment to exceed revenues received. The monthly fee charged <br />by Redflex Traffic Systems is presently $6,200 per month, per system or $297,000 <br />annually for four systems. These monthly fees may be increased annually based on the <br />U.S. Department on Labor consumer price index. <br /> <br />The fine for a red-light violation in San Mateo County is presently $348.50 upon the first <br />violation and increases with each subsequent violation. By the formula established in <br />California Penal Code Section 1463, the City of Redwood City receives $129.50 for each <br />paid citation. Fines collected would offset the monthly fees paid to Redflex Traffic Systems <br />and also offset the personnel and equipment costs incurred by the Police Department for <br />the operation of the automated photo red-light program. Fines in excess of these <br />operational costs would be funded to the City's Traffic Safety Fund per California Penal <br />Code Section 1463. <br /> <br />It is projected that the initial four automated photo red-light systems will each generate a <br />