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Tamarac staff outline school-zone speed-detection contract with Redspeed ahead of June 10 vote
Summary
City staff presented a plan to implement school-zone speed-detection systems under HB 657 using a piggyback contract with Redspeed; the agreement would carry a three-year initial term (one five-year option), require no capital outlay, and is expected to yield about $39 per violation to the city. The commission will consider the contract at second reading on June 10.
Tamarac staff on Wednesday previewed a contract and ordinance changes to let the city use automated speed-detection systems in school zones, saying the measure is supported by a March 2026 traffic study and state law.
"HB 657 authorizes speed enforcement for school systems using speed detection systems in school zones," said Tanya Sterling, assistant to the city manager, during a staff agenda review. Sterling said the measure requires a determination of heightened safety risk and a public hearing; the commission held a first reading on May 27 and will consider second reading and a related contract at its June 10 meeting.
Sterling told staff Tamarac plans to adopt a competitively procured contract that was awarded by the City of Plantation to Redspeed and to "piggyback" that agreement to accelerate implementation while remaining procurement-compliant. She said Plantation awarded its contract on 06/25/2024. "The piggyback approach reduces procurement time, utilizes established contract terms, and helps the city implement the program quickly," Sterling said.
Under the proposed arrangement, Sterling said Redspeed would manage daily operations — equipment, notice administration, payment processing, customer service and reporting — while the city would retain program oversight. "BSO will review and approve all violations," she said; Sterling also said the city would conduct magistrate hearings, run public outreach and evaluate program performance for compliance.
Sterling summarized contract terms and safeguards: an initial three-year term with one optional five-year extension; required insurance coverage; indemnification; public-records compliance; audit rights; termination provisions; and legal-defense provisions should challenges arise. On financials, she said there would be no capital expenditure to implement the system and that the city is expected to receive $39 per violation under the contract.
Moderator asked about termination rights and what would happen to infrastructure installed by the vendor if the contract were ended. Sterling confirmed there is a cure period (she referenced 21 days) and that termination for convenience exists but said she would confirm the contract language and whether vendor-built infrastructure would remain or be removed. "I'll find out with the contractor," Sterling said.
The item will be heard at the Tamarac City Commission's June 10 meeting, where commissioners will consider the ordinance amending Chapter 14 of the city code and the contract agreement with Redspeed for program implementation and administration.
