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Council Agenda Item 11 b
MEETING DATE: May 21, 2009
AGENDA ITEM: Fire Board -Signal Light Controls
SUBMITTED BY: Administration
BOARD/COMMISSION/COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: The Fire Department has been
requesting the City equip the Signal lights at CR 75 and College Avenue and CR 75 and 20`" Avenue with
the opticom lights. The Fire Fighters have raised funds to equip the vehicles with the required
equipment and the only cost remaining is approximately $ 6,000. The Fire Board does not wish to
absorb the full cost as the City Police Department will benefit as well.
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION:
BACKGROUND INFORMATION: The installation of the opticoms is the responsibility of the County.
They have agreed to pay the one half of the costs, which is not typical. The cost per light is
approximately $ 6,000. The Police Chief has not budgeted the amount in the CIP for either the control
at the intersection or the equipment in the vehicles. The equipment cost per vehicle is approximately $
1,000 adding an additional cost of $ 5,000.
There are a couple of options:
1. Since the City did not budget for such and the Police Chief is not requesting, the Fire
Department, upon approval of the Fire Board can have the equipment installed.
2. The City can participate in the cost of the intersection controls and pay for the vehicle costs.
3. The City can participate in the cost of the intersection controls and budget for the vehicle
controls and training.
In talking to Jodi Teich, Assistant County Engineer, to move this project forward requires a formal action
by the City Council requesting installation and agreeing to the payment.
BUDGET/FISCAL IMPACT: a portion of $ 6,000 and approximately $ 5,000 for vehicle equipment.
ATTACHMENTS: None
REQUESTED COUNCIL ACTION: Determine level of participation