CC MEETING: April 19, 2016
DATE: April 11, 2016
TO: Leonard Martin, City Manager
FROM: Rex D. Redden, Chief of Police
Title
Consider A Resolution To Approve And Amend An Interlocal Agreement Between The City Of Carrollton And Dallas County Schools Regarding The Photographic School Bus Stop Arm Enforcement Program.
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BACKGROUND:
The City of Carrollton and the Dallas County School system executed an interlocal agreement to implement the Photographic School Bus Stop Arm Enforcement Program effective February 2015. The objective of the program is to reduce the risk of injuries to children caused by motor vehicles illegally passing a school bus stopped with its stop arm extended and lights flashing for the purpose of loading and unloading students. Dallas County Schools utilizes school buses with video recording equipment capable of capturing video and photographic evidence of vehicles that pass a stopped school bus with its stop arm extended and lights flashing.
Ordinance No. 6323 provided for implementation of such a program via an interlocal agreement. Further, Ordinance No. 6323 provides for a civil penalty for vehicles that pass a stopped school bus with its stop arm extended and lights flashing. The percentage of fines the City will receive for collected civil penalties is being increased under the proposed amendment.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:
This amendment will increase the amount the city is paid from 12.5% to 20% of all money collected for paid violations of the ordinance, exclusive of any such collection charges.
IMPACT ON COMMUNITY SUSTAINABILITY:
This ordinance strengthens the City’s ability to safeguard public safety and enhance quality of life for students and citizens.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION/ACTION DESIRED:
Staff recommends City Council approve the resolution authorizing approval and amendment of the interlocal agreement with Dallas County Schools.