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Mount Vernon councilors raise cost, cancellation and renewal concerns about proposed red-light camera contract
Summary
Council members questioned termination fees, ongoing per-location costs and automatic renewals in a proposed red-light camera photo-enforcement contract and asked public safety staff to get answers from the police chief before the council votes.
Mount Vernon city council members pressed public safety staff on Sept. 8 about financial risks in a proposed red-light camera photo-enforcement contract, asking staff to seek additional answers from the police chief before the city votes.
Council President led the agenda discussion and a Public Safety representative read the referral, saying, “There is no upfront cost to the city for this item. We will be splitting revenues with this company, 35% of the company, 65% of the city.” That representative also noted operational and installation responsibilities would be covered by the vendor.
The council’s questions…
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