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Council amends resolution on Ruggles Avenue speed camera and votes to relocate camera
Summary
After extended debate over community notice, cost and vendor contract terms, the council approved an amended resolution directing removal of the Ruggles Avenue camera and discussed moving it to Admiral Kalfas Boulevard; police chief provided a vendor estimate of about $89,528 for relocation.
The council debated a resolution about a speed camera on Ruggles Avenue and whether to remove, move or keep the camera dormant while community meetings are held. Council members raised process concerns, vendor costs and contract terms; Police Chief Ryan Duffy reported the vendor quoted $89,528.28 to move the camera and described the components included in that estimate (electrical work, concrete removal, architecture and studies).
A councillor moved to amend the resolution to remove the Ruggles camera and relocate it to Admiral Kalfas Boulevard to gather data for RIDOT; that amendment passed 4-3. Council then voted on the amended resolution and passed it. Members asked staff for a breakdown of the vendor estimate and for clarification on contractual obligations and whether the city would be required to pay removal costs under its agreement with the vendor. Olivia Nagel and other residents urged prudence, noting that a second camera at Admiral Kalfas was imminent and that spending taxpayer dollars on removal before confirming options would be imprudent.
