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AGENDA REQUEST FORM
CITY OF CAPE CORAL
Item Number:
B.(5)
Meeting Date:5/15/2024
Item Type:Public Hearings - Legislative Hearings (Note: Input received as follows: 1. City Staff presentations are limited to five (5) minutes; 2. Applicant(s) presentations are limited to five (5) minutes; and 3. Resident input is limited to three (3) minutes per individual with a maximum of sixty (60) minutes total. All three are subject to the following statement: Unless otherwise extended by City Council.)
 
TITLE:
Ordinance 39-24 Initial Public Hearing; Set Final Public Hearing for June 5, 2024

ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS:

WHAT THE ORDINANCE ACCOMPLISHES:

The ordinance enacts Article XVI - "School Zone Speed Enforcement" - Chapter 12 of the Cape Coral Code of Ordinances, establishes a school zone speed enforcement program; authorizes the use of speed detection systems within the identified school zones in the City of Cape Coral; provides for program implementation requirements; provides for designation of school zones; provides for enforcement and administrative procedures; provides for collection of evidence, public records, and retention requirements; provides for annual reporting requirements; provides for the remittance of collected fines and costs, resolution of conflicting laws and provides for codification.  (Brought forward by Councilmember Long)



REQUESTED ACTION: 
Approve or Deny
SUMMARY EXPLANATION AND BACKGROUND:

On July 1, 2023, House Bill 657 went into effect authorizing municipalities to use speed detection systems in accordance with certain technical specifications established by the Florida Department of Transportation to enforce the speed limit in a school zone at specified periods.

 

Prior to utilizing those systems, municipalities are required to adopt an ordinance authorizing the placement and installation of speed detection systems and creating administrative and enforcement procedures for the use of speed detection systems. 

 

HB 657 requires a public awareness campaign at least 30 days prior to the commencement of the enforcement of violations. During such time, only warnings may be issued. 



STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT:

 1. Is this a Strategic Decision? Yes
  If Yes,  Priority Goals Supported are listed below. 
  If No, will it harm the intent or success of the Strategic Plan? 
CITY SERVICES AND AMENITIES: DELIVER EXCEPTIONAL CITY SERVICES AND HIGH-QUALITY AMENITIES
RECOMMENDATIONS:


SOURCE OF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:


FISCAL IMPACT/FUNDING SOURCES(S)/BUDGET CONSIDERATIONS:

 1. Will this action result in a Budget Amendment? No
PREPARED BY:
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ATTACHMENTS:
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1. Ordinance 39-24Backup Material