Highland Beach approves police-technology and infrastructure contracts totaling roughly $1.2 million

The Town Commission on July 14 approved several procurement actions covering public safety technology and town infrastructure.

Police technology: The commission authorized the chief of police to execute a five-year agreement with Axon Enterprise for license-plate recognition camera systems in the total amount of $109,500. The chief said the system would replace existing license-plate cameras, integrate with the town’s body and in-car camera systems and is budgeted over the five-year term. The motion to authorize the chief to execute the agreement passed by roll call with all members voting yes.

Police station expansion: The commission awarded and authorized the mayor to execute a contract with Hika Construction Corporation for the police department expansion project in the amount of $583,993 (Invitation to Bid No. 26-003). Staff reported six bidders, completed background checks on the low bidder and said the number came in several hundred thousand dollars under expectations. Commissioners asked about furnishings (not included in the contract price) and the town said furnishings will be handled separately if funds remain after construction and change orders.

Pedestrian-safety crosswalk lights: Commissioners approved a contract with Luxe Solar Inc. for embedded in-road solar lighting at eight crosswalks on State Road A1A. Staff said the project is half-funded by a state appropriation; the packet and discussion showed two closely reported contract figures ($283,920 in the packet narrative and $282,920 in the motion) and commissioners approved the contract by roll call. Staff explained the embedded lights operate with a low-voltage tie-in and batteries at the poles and that the system integrates with existing signage and blinking-light infrastructure.

Shared-use path mill-and-pave: The commission approved a contract with Pave Connect Logistics LLC for milling and repaving the town’s shared-use path for $263,260.80 under the OMNIA Partners cooperative contract R220902. Staff said the work is a 2-inch mill-and-pave of the entire path, with minimal road closures expected, and that they have notified property owners and will hold a preconstruction meeting to refine the timeline; staff estimated a roughly 30-day construction window. Commissioners asked about driveways and encroachments; staff said paving would taper to adjacent materials and that property owners had been mailed notice.

All procurement items were moved, seconded and approved by roll call. Where packet text included different contract amounts for the Luxe Solar item, staff acknowledged the discrepancy and commissioners approved the item with the understanding staff would confirm and execute the correct contract amount.