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Brooklyn Heights committee hears Newburgh Heights mayor on photo-enforcement plan
Summary
Newburgh Heights Mayor Trevor Elkins told Brooklyn Heights officials an automated photo-enforcement program could be in place about six months after ordinance adoption, that cameras could be leased for placement on Granger and Schaaf roads, and that the village could receive about 64% of revenue after vendor and processing costs.
The Village of Brooklyn Heights Safety Committee heard a presentation June 9 from Newburgh Heights Mayor Trevor Elkins on implementing an automated photo-enforcement (speed camera) program.
Elkins said he would focus on "the overall impact of a photo enforcement program, including the implementation process, the Village's commitment, and the benefits such a program could provide." He told the committee projected citation activity, anticipated costs and an "anticipated six-month timeline from ordinance adoption to issuing citations." He added that cameras would be leased rather than owned and that his firm would coordinate vendor relationships and serve as the village's liaison.
Elkins told officials the village would receive 64% of revenue generated by the program, with the remainder covering equipment, processing services and mailing costs. He said program revenue in Newburgh Heights has been used to support public safety initiatives, roadway improvements and municipal facilities without additional tax levies. No ordinance vote occurred at the meeting; officials asked questions and received public comment before adjourning.
