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Council allocates $320,000 to cover school-zone camera program shortfall
Summary
Council approved a resolution appropriating $320,000 in anticipated school-zone camera revenue for FY27 to pay Verra Mobility invoices; staff said the program's revenue may not fully cover vendor payments and contract terms include conditional forgiveness tied to performance metrics.
Council approved a resolution to appropriate an estimated $320,000 in school-zone photo-enforcement revenue for fiscal year 2027 to cover invoices related to the city’s Verra Mobility speed-camera contract. Staff said six cameras were installed in October 2025 and that early receipts (October–April) totaled about $177,000, with invoices paid from city reserves.
Chrissy Hamill and Sam Brown explained the city is on a flexible payment plan under the contract but that the program currently expects a potential balance due because enforcement revenue during summer months is lower when schools are not in session. Sam Brown said the contract includes performance conditions (forgiveness options if agreed thresholds are met) and the city attorney and staff are negotiating definitions and collection procedures with Verra Mobility.
Council debated whether the program’s revenue will cover full contract costs and whether the vendor’s collection practices are consistent with city expectations. Staff said they are working to define collection definitions and to create internal processes alongside the treasurer's office. Council voted to appropriate the funds and waived a second reading; the motion passed 5-0.
