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Commissioners approve automated school‑zone enforcement contract after fee breakdown discussion
Summary
The board approved a contract with Red Speed to operate automated school‑zone enforcement countywide. Commissioners questioned revenue distribution, notices to vendors on calendar changes and a $20,125 fee for large footage requests; staff said most statutory allocations are prescribed by state law.
Charlotte County commissioners unanimously approved a contract allowing automated camera enforcement in school speed zones and related services, following commissioners’ questions about fee allocations and operational coordination.
Deputy County Administrator Emily Lewis told the commission the contribution of a $100 civil penalty is divided by statute: $20 to the state general fund, $60 to local public safety, and statutory allocations to school districts and other…
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