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Lake Wales approves red-light and school-zone enforcement camera contract
Summary
The commission voted to approve the city's contract for red-light and school-zone enforcement cameras, authorizing execution of the agreement; the item was accompanied by prior work-session discussion and public safety rationale.
Lake Wales — The City Commission on May 6 voted to approve the contract to install and operate red-light and school-zone enforcement cameras as presented at the work session and on the meeting agenda.
City staff and the police department previously presented the contract vendor at a work session; the item on the night’s agenda (item 11.3) authorized the city to execute the contract with the vendor identified in the agenda materials. Commissioners expressed support for the measure and thanked police staff for their work in developing the program; the commission approved the contract by unanimous roll call.
The meeting record shows the action was intended to improve safety near intersections and school zones; commissioners noted that the city will provide public notice about camera activation and enforcement procedures. The commission did not discuss contract financial details or a phased activation schedule in the public portion of the record. Implementation will be led by the Police Department and city staff.
