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Police chief asks Greenberg board to authorize RFP for red‑light cameras; estimates roughly $100,000 per intersection
Summary
The police chief presented a draft request for proposals to lease red‑light camera equipment for several intersections, estimated roughly $50,000 per camera annually and two cameras per intersection (about $100,000 per location); staff said a local law and contract will be needed and a public hearing will precede implementation.
The police chief (speaker S9) outlined a proposed red‑light camera program at the Jan. 7 Greenberg work session, presenting a draft request for proposals (RFP) for firms with experience operating traffic photo‑enforcement systems.
The draft would authorize the town to lease cameras and associated services for intersections the chief identified — including Arsely Road/Old Army Road and East Harsteel Avenue/Rockledge Road — and to issue notices of liability to vehicle owners photographed running red lights. The police chief said RFP respondents could provide equipment and ongoing operations; his office noted neighboring jurisdictions use contractors to run similar programs.
On costs, the chief said his research indicates each camera could cost approximately $50,000 annually and that intersections typically require two cameras, bringing a preliminary per‑intersection estimate to about $100,000. He cautioned those figures could change once the RFP responses arrive.
Town staff and the attorney noted that, in addition to an RFP and a contract with a vendor, the town would need to enact a local law and hold at least one public hearing before implementing an enforcement program. The chief said he hoped the RFP could be issued and returnable by the end of February to allow work while weather remains favorable, but he emphasized timelines remain tentative.
There was no formal vote. Board members asked staff to continue drafting the RFP and the accompanying local law and to schedule a public hearing if the procurement and legal review permit it.
