First Reading Proposed Ordinance Automated Speed Enforcement_POSTPONED UNTIL JUNE 20, 2023City of Dubuque
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ITEM TITLE: First Reading Proposed Ordinance Automated Speed Enforcement
SUMMARY: City Manager recommending City Council approval of the first reading of
the proposed Automated Speed Enforcement ordinance and review of
the attached documentation.
SUGGESTED
DISPOSITION:
ATTACHMENTS:
Description
MVM Memo
ORDINANCE Amending Title 9 Motor Vehicles and Traffic, Chapter 7
Operation, Division 5 Speed Restrictions by enacting a new Section 9-7-
321.286 Automated Speed Enforcement regarding automated speed
enforcement and the process for challenging an automated speed
citation
Receive and File; First Reading Suggested Disposition:
Automated Speed Camera updated MVM memo
Automated Speed Enforcement Ordinance
I CAT Crash Data
CDC Cost of Crash Deaths Fact Sheets
Public Input —Updated 2.20.23
Type
City Manager Memo
Staff Memo
Ordinance
Supporting Documentation
Supporting Documentation
Supporting Documentation
THE CITY OF
Dubuque
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TO: The Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
FROM: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager
SUBJECT: First Reading Proposed Ordinance Automated Speed Enforcement
DATE: February 16, 2023
Chief of Police Jeremy Jensen is recommending City Council approval of the first
reading of the proposed Automated Speed Enforcement ordinance and review of the
attached documentation.
I concur with the recommendation and respectfully request Mayor and City Council
approval.
Micl�ael C. Van Milligen'
MCVM:sV
Attachment
cc: Crenna Brurnwell, City Attorney
Cori Burbach, Assistant City Manager
Jeremy Jensen, Chief of Police
THE CITY OF
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Dubuque Police Department
Dubuque Law Enforcement Center
770 Iowa Street
All-Amm City P.O. Box 875
Dubuque, IA 52004-0875
Office (563) 589-4410
Fax (563) 589-4497
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E-mail: police@cityofdubuque.org
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TO: Mike Van Milligan, City Manager
FROM: Jeremy Jensen, Chief of Police
SUBJECT: First Reading Proposed Ordinance Automated Speed Enforcement
DATE: February 16, 2023
INTRODUCTION:
The purpose of this memo is to provide a recommendation to implement Automated
Speed Cameras and includes the draft ordinance and additional crash data.
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION:
Traffic enforcement, particularly speed enforcement, is a frequent request of the
Dubuque Police Department. The purpose of traffic enforcement, particularly speed
enforcement, is to reduce the amount of motor vehicle crashes and reduce the severity
of those crashes by ultimately changing drivers' patterns of behavior. Motor vehicle
crashes cause not only impacts to individuals in the form of injuries and monetary loss,
they disrupt traffic flow, potentially cause additional crashes, and take a great deal of
staff allocation and time to complete.
In 2022, the Dubuque Police Department investigated over 1500 motor vehicle crashes.
Four of those crashes involved six fatalities (a 10 year high). Excessive speed was a
contributing factor in almost all of these crashes. One of those crashes took the lives of
three young people along the NW Arterial. Attached is new data using the Iowa Crash
Data Tool (ICAT). It should be noted that crash data is very nuanced. To identify
specifics of causations, etc., requires driver reporting behavior, behaviors observed
though witnesses, officer observation, etc. Additionally, causations such as speed are
hard to determine as the sole factor, as most crashes involve multiple causations. The
Dubuque Police Department investigates all traffic crashes. An average no injury crash
involves at least one officer to investigate. If the vehicles are disabled and in the
roadway, more officers are needed for traffic control and potentially the Fire Department
is needed for hazardous material spills. Generally speaking, this will take at least one
hour to complete. If the crash involves injury more resources and more time are
needed. If the crash involves a fatality, the crash involves a lot of resources to complete
the investigation and extended roadway closures, which may require additional
resources such as public works, highway crews, etc. Prevention of crashes is key.
Data provided by the Governor's Traffic Safety Bureau shows that in Iowa, speed was a
factor in many of the fatal crashes. Iowa State Patrol Statistics for the last three years
has shown an exponential increase in speed citations over 100 mph. The kinetic
energy of a motor vehicle crash does increase exponentially with speed.
The Department receives on average two to three requests per week for speed
enforcement or speed shield placement. The speed shields are not an enforcement
tool, but do provide some impact in that they show the speed of a vehicle. Mostly they
provide data on speeds and time of day. This allows for better pinpoint enforcement.
However, staffing enforcement efforts is based purely on an officer's availability to
proactively enforce traffic.
Throughout the years, the Dubuque Police Department has had a traffic enforcement
unit, that was fielded with 1 and 3 officers as staffing allows. Currently the department
does not have a traffic unit. Even with three officers, making thousands of traffic stops
per year, it is hard for one officer to make a total impact on driving behaviors, as staffing
cannot be and does not give 24 hour, 365 day coverage. Currently the department has
15 sworn officer vacancies. Two officers have left the department since the last report
of this. The department responded to over 50,000 calls for service in 2022. On
average this number is approximately 55,000. Traffic enforcement is a proactive activity
and with the necessity to respond to calls as a priority. Traffic enforcement is a
secondary priority purely because of staffing issues.
Safety is another issue. Traffic stops are one of the most dangerous activities officers
partake in. Not only does the officer have to contend with an unknown driver, the
officer also has to contend with other vehicle traffic. Additionally, traffic stops, i.e.
flashing lights, cause erratic behavior from drivers that has resulted in crashes as
people slow, look, or erratically change lanes. Certain areas (such as lower Dodge St),
that often generate speed complaints and are prone to crashes are often difficult and
dangerous for officers to work traffic enforcement, without further impacting traffic
patterns.
Racial profiling, pretextual stops, etc. are allegations made around traffic enforcement,
as there is a human factor when an officer decides to stop a vehicle. Additionally, when
an officer makes a stop on a motorist, the claim is that the officer has now missed 10
other violations. The average traffic stop takes about 10 minutes to complete.
A way to address these issues are through Automated Speed Enforcement. ASE is the
use of cameras, administered by a third party, to issue a civil citation to the registered
owner of a vehicle. The jurisdiction still maintain discretion on the issuance of citations.
The citation/fine is a civil violation that is generally less than a traffic ticket issued by a
police officer. The owner is then given options to pay, or appeal. The process for this
will be outlined in an ordinance but would consist of a written appeal for police officer
review or a request for a court date via the municipal infraction process.
DISCUSSION:
The City Council discussed this proposal at the 2/6/23 City Council meeting. At that
meeting, Council approved moving ahead with the proposal with the next step of
drafting an ordinance. The ordinance was developed by the City Attorney's Office and
is attached.
ACTION REQUESTED:
I am recommending the first reading of the drafted ordinance and review of the attached
documentation.
Prepared by: Crenna M. Brurnwell, Esq. 300 Main Street Suite 330 Dubuque A 52001 563 589-4381
ORDINANCE NO. -23
AMENDING TITLE 9 MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC, CHAPTER 7 OPERATION,
DIVISION 5 SPEED RESTRICTIONS BY ENACTING A NEW SECTION 9-7-321.286
AUTOMATED SPEED ENFORCEMENT REGARDING AUTOMATED SPEED
ENFORCEMENT AND THE PROCESS FOR CHALLENGING AN AUTOMATED
SPEED CITATION
WHEREAS, the City Council has been presented with information and opinions
concerning Automated Speed Enforcement; and
WHEREAS, the Dubuque City Council finds the use of Automated Speed
Enforcement advances a multitude of public interests including but not limited to, traffic
safety, safety of emergency responders, acting as a police force multiplier, and as a cost
effective mechanism for the enforcement of speed laws benefiting taxpayers; and
WHEREAS, the use of Automated Speed Enforcement devices which capture
license plate image(s) strikes a desirable balance between the above stated public
interests and privacy interests of the motoring public; and
WHEREAS, the National Law Enforcement Telecommunications System is a cost
effective means for determining ownership of vehicles detected as traveling in violation
of speed laws within the city limits; and
WHEREAS, the technology underlying Automated Speed Enforcement is reliable
and its accuracy is verified by a police officer.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. Title 9, Chapter 7, Division 5 of the City of Dubuque Code of
Ordinances is amended by adding the following section-
9-7-321.286- AUTOMATED SPEED ENFORCEMENT -
A. General- In accordance with its police powers, the City may deploy, erect or cause
to have erected an automated speed enforcement system for capturing images of motor
vehicles that violate speed laws by failing to obey the posted speed regulations within the
city. The system may be managed by a private contractor that owns and operates the
requisite equipment. The police department shall retain supervisory control over the
system. The contractor shall provide photographic and/or video images of any potential
violations to the police department to review and, in the event the police department
determines a vehicle was operated in violation of the city's speed ordinances, the police
department shall direct that a notice of Automated Speed Citation be issued to the vehicle
owner in accordance with this section.
B. Definitions:
1 . Automated Speed Citation shall mean a notice of violation generated in
connection with the automated speed enforcement system.
2. Automated Speed Enforcement Contractor shall mean the company or
entity, if any, with which the City of Dubuque contracts to provide equipment and/or
services in connection with the Automated Speed Enforcement System.
3. Automated Speed Enforcement System shall mean an electronic system
consisting of a photographic, video, or electronic camera and a vehicle sensor
installed to work in conjunction with an official traffic controller or police department
employee to automatically produce photographs, video or digital images of each
vehicle violating a speed restriction.
4. Vehicle Owner shall mean the person or entity identified by the Iowa
Department of Transportation, or identified by any other state vehicle registration
office, as the registered owner of a vehicle detected violating a traffic law by failing
to obey speed regulations within the City. Notwithstanding the foregoing, in the
event the Iowa Department of Transportation or any other state vehicle registration
office identifies a person or entity as the lessee of the vehicle, that lessee shall be
the vehicle owner for purposes of this section. In the event a state registration
office does not specify whether a person or entity listed on the registration for the
vehicle is the owner or the lessee of the vehicle, any person or entity listed on that
vehicle registration may be deemed the vehicle owner and held jointly and
severally responsible for a violation of this section.
C. Vehicle Owner Subject to Civil Fine for Automated Speed Citations:
1 . If a vehicle is detected traveling at a speed above the posted limit, the
Vehicle Owner shall be subject to a civil fine as scheduled below in subsection 9-
7-321.286(d).
2. Exemptions from this section are set forth in subsection 9-7-321.286(g) and
shall not be considered violations for purposes of the Automated Speed
Enforcement System.
3. In no event will an Automated Speed Citation be sent or reported to the
Iowa Department of Transportation or similar department of any other state for the
purpose of being added to the Vehicle Owner's driving record.
D. Notice of Automated Speed Citation; Fines:
1 . Upon a Dubuque Police Officer's determination that the Automated Speed
Enforcement System has detected a violation described in subsection 9-7-
321.286(C)(1), a notice of an Automated Speed Citation will be mailed to the
Vehicle Owner for each such violation recorded by the Automated Speed
Enforcement System. The Automated Speed Enforcement Contractor shall mail
the notice within thirty (30) days after receiving information about the Vehicle
Owner. The notice shall include the name and address of the Vehicle Owner; the
vehicle make, if available and readily discernable; the vehicle registration number;
the violation alleged; the time, date and location of the alleged violation; the
applicable fine; information as to the manner in which the Automated Speed
Citation may be challenged; and that the basis of the notice is a photographic or
video record generated by an Automated Speed Enforcement System.
2. Any violation of subsection 9-7-321.286(C)(1) above shall be subject to a
civil fine as scheduled in the table below, and the fine for any violation committed
in a designated construction zone (as provided by the Code of Iowa), shall be
doubled, as scheduled below, subject in any event to the limit on fines sought in
municipal infractions.
Speed Over Limit
Miles Per Hour (MPH)
First Offense
Civil Fine
Second &
Subsequent
Offenses
Civil Fine*
Civil Fine If
Violation Occurs
In a Construction
or School Zone
1 through 5 MPH
$0
$0
$0
6 through 10 MPH
$0
$0
$50
11 through 15 MPH
$100
$125
$150
16 through 20 MPH
$125
$150
$200
21 through 25 MPH
$150
$175
$300
25 through 30 MPH
$175
$200
$400
Over 30 MPH
$200
$225
$500
*After issuance of a first offense civil fine all Second and Subsequent Offenses
shall move into the fine category for Second & Subsequent Offenses.
E. Challenging an Automated Speed Citation: Within thirty (30) days from the date
appearing at the top of a notice of Automated Speed Citation sent to the Vehicle Owner,
the Vehicle Owner may either pay the fee associated with the citation or challenge the
citation by submitting a written challenge to the citation or requesting that a municipal
infraction be filed pursuant to Iowa Code §364.22. Any such written challenge or request
must be on a form specified by and available from the City as indicated on the notice and
be sent to the City according to the instructions on that form. Upon receipt of a written
challenge, a Dubuque Police Officer shall determine whether the citation should be
rescinded. Within thirty (30) days after the City receives such a challenge, the City shall
notify the Vehicle Owner whether the challenge to the Automated Speed Citation is
successful, in which case, the citation shall be rescinded. Otherwise, the citation shall
stand. Thereafter, the City may seek voluntary payment and/or file the citation as a
municipal infraction against the Vehicle Owner, all as set forth in subsection (F) hereof.
F. Failure to Timely Pay or Challenge Automated Speed Citation: If the recipient of
an Automated Speed Citation does not either pay the fine by the due date stated on the
original citation or successfully challenge the citation as provided herein, the City may file
a municipal infraction against the Vehicle Owner in accordance with City Code §1-4-2
and §364.22 of the Code of Iowa, seeking judgment for violation and applicable civil fine
provided in subsections 9-7-321.286(C) and (D) plus state mandated filing fee and court
costs. If judgment is entered for the City in the municipal infraction proceeding, the City
may, subject to applicable law, pursue enforcement of the judgment together with interest
as permitted by law. Collection of that judgment may include referral to the State of Iowa
Income Offset program administered by the Department of Administrative Services, State
Accounting Enterprise. Notwithstanding the City's right to file a municipal infraction, the
City may first seek voluntary payment of the fine by sending a written request for payment
to the Vehicle Owner and/or referring the matter to a private service agent to conduct
collection in accordance with all applicable law.
G. Exemptions from Section 9-7-321.386: The following shall not be considered
violations for purposes of the Automated Speed Enforcement System:
1 . The operator of the vehicle in question was issued a uniform traffic citation
for the violation in question pursuant to City Code §9-7-321.285 or Chapter 321 of
the Code of Iowa.
2. The violation occurred at any time after the vehicle in question or its state
registration plates were reported to a law enforcement agency as having been
stolen, provided, however, the vehicle or its plates had not been recovered by the
Vehicle Owner at the time of the alleged violation.
3. The vehicle in question was an authorized emergency vehicle.
4. The Dubuque Police Officer inspecting the recorded image determines that
the vehicle in question was lawfully participating in a funeral procession.
The foregoing list of exemptions from Section 9-7-321.286 shall not be construed as
limiting the defenses available to challenge an Automated Speed Citation or defend a
municipal infraction.
Section 2. This ordinance shall take effect upon publication.
Passed, approved, and adopted this _ day of
Brad M. Cavanagh, Mayor
Attest -
Adrienne Breitfelder, City Clerk
2023.
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Motor vehicle crashes and their resulting injuries COST OF TRAFFIC DEATHS BY TYPE OF ROAD USER
are preventable; state4eve[ changes are especially $312M IOWA
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TAKING ACTION CAN SAVE LIVES
In 2018, about 340 people in Iowa were killed in
motor vehicle traffic crashes. Iowa can consider the
following proven strategies, and the enforcement of
related policies, to save lives and money:
• A primary enforcement seat beft [aw that covers aR seating positions
• Chi[d passenger safety taws that require proper car seat and booster
seat use untit at least age 9
• Pub[icized sobriety checkpoints to assess for driver impairment
• A graduated driver ticensing (GDL) system that inc[udes:
• A minimum age of 16 for obtaining a [earner's permit
• Restrictions against nighttime driving between 10:00 pm and
5:00 am (or [onger)
• A [imit of zero or one young passenger aRowed in the vehic[e
• A minimum age of 18 for tifting both nighttime driving and young
passenger restrictions
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Source: CDC WISQARS (Web -based Injury Statistics Query and Reporting System), 2018
*Cost is based on fewer than 20
deaths and may be unstabLe.
COST OF TRAFFIC DEATHS BY AGE GROUP
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*Cost is based on fewer than 20 deaths and may be unstabLe.
Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention Working together, we can help keep people safe on the road— everyday.
National Center for Injury www.cdc.gov/motorvehiciesafety/statecosts
Prevention and Control
Nebraska
Iowa
Kansas
Missouri
TotaL popuLation in 2018 Traffic crash death costs in 2018
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$349M
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$463M
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The cost figures presented in the fact sheets are based on information collected by each individual state.There may be differences between
states' methods of collection and categorization ofthese data.
PREVENTION SAVES MONEY
The best way to reduce motor vehicle crash costs is to
prevent crashes. Some effective strategies for preventing
crashes include:
• automated red-light and speed -camera enforcement
• comprehensive graduated driver licensing systems
• publicized sobriety checkpoints
• mandatory ignition interlocks for all (including
first-time) offenders convicted of
a[cohoI.-impaired driving
The next best way to reduce costs is to prevent injuries
when crashes occur. Proven ways to prevent injuries during
a crash include:
• high -visibility enforcement of seat belt and child
restraint laws
• primary seat belt laws for all seating positions
• laws that require car seat or booster seat use for
children until at least age 9
• distribution plus education programs for car seats
and booster seats
- bicycle helmet laws for children
For more information about these and other effective programs,visit www.cdc.gov/motorvehiciesafety.
CDC'S COST ESTIMATE TOOLS
CDC's interactive calculator, MV PICCS (Motor Vehicle Prioritizing Interventions and Cost Calculator
for States), was designed to help decision makers prioritize and select from a suite of 14 effective
motor vehicle injury prevention interventions. At the state level, MV PICCS calculates the expected
number and monetized value of injuries prevented and lives saved and the costs of implementation,
white taking into account available resources.Visit www.cdc.gov/motorvehiciesafety/calculator.
CDC's Web -based Injury Statistics Query and Reporting System (WISOARS) is an online, interactive
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I would like to address the issue of speed cameras in area's of our city. I have lived in our wonderful city for well over 65
years and think it's a great idea. I drove on the NW ARTERIAL recently and noticed how it seemed like I was driving on a
race way. It also was the same way on Dodge st. I have heard that some people were against them. I don't understand
why, If your driving the speed limit you have nothing to worry about. If your speeding your breaking the law and deserve
a ticket. I'm just as guilty at times also as I have found myself speeding at times on the ARTERIAL and would be deserving
a ticket. Every time I drive by a memorial that's at 32nd. st. and the arterial for the three young teens that were killed by
a car accident I wonder if we had speed cameras if they would be alive today. I DO believe it will help people slow down
and could help save lives. My opinion is if your not speeding you have nothing to worry about. If your speeding then
your breaking the law and deserve a ticket, myself included. With our police dept. being short staffed, they cannot be
everywhere and cameras in certain areas will only help. I hope you all will take serious consideration to this issue.
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Dubuque
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Message: No to Speed Cameras & Parking Meters
City Council members should re -think their position on speed cameras and electronic parking meters. These are both money making
propositions, introduced under the guise of SAFETY and downtown PARKING AVAILABILITY.
Why would we ever funnel any money out of our city, into their revenue stream? If we are not allowed to give any profits to local
charities, then why would we allow an entity outside the city to profit?
Many Iowans support traffic cameras because their local government officials claim that these devices will improve safety. But for
people all across the state —and country —who have lived under the daily scrutiny of traffic cameras, it quickly becomes a different
story.
We oppose both projects and encourage citizens to visit this website to learn more. https://www.aclu-ia.org/en/news/why-iowa-
must-ban-traffic-cameras
We should be a city that people want to visit. Not bypass our community, to avoid the city's surveillance and monitoring approach.
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Message: I would respectfully like to state my opposition to the implementation of speed cameras at this time. Hard local facts seem
scarce. With data, let's prove there is indeed a substantial problem with speeding and where it's occurring. Is speeding statistically
more dangerous then running a red light or a stop sign? We have laws against distracted driving but it occurs all the time.
Strategically placed cameras would undoubtedly increase public safety by reducing these threats as well. This just feels like a can of
worms that needn't be opened. Thank you for your time and the service you provide our wonderful city.
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Message: I would like to let all council members that I am opposed to any speed cameras being installed in our city. This is after
careful consideration on the facts that I've been able to find. Unfortunately the information available is not very definitive. As stated
in the TH Sunday edition there doesn't appear to be a way to accurately tell how many crashes were the results of speed. Until this
can be proven and given the fact that the council members saying it's about safety. I can't be substantiated. Also I would ask the
council to be honest and say the revenue is a factor in this. Just look at it as no revenue and see if your opinion changes. I believe it is
the duty of our elected officials to act in the interest of the majority of there constituents. I'm sure you've heard enough feed back
to determine what that is.
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Subject: Feedback from members on speed cameras
Good afternoon, Mayor, Council members, and City Manager Van Milligen,
Attached you'llfind the response datafrom our initialsurvey to our members, both summary data, andfull length,
written responses.
More than 90% of the 161 members surveyed indicated personal opposition to the Automated Traffic Camera
proposal. Analysis of the written responses does indicate a level of mistrust, but also misunderstanding of the details of
the proposal.
On Tuesday, February 14', the BAC heardfrom the City Manager, Police Chief, and City Attorney to better understand
those details. We then included that in a re -polling of our members to provide additional context and understanding as
we asked our members the specific question "Should the Chamber Take a Position on Automated Speed Enforcement".
We are analyzing that information internally now and will be discussing it at the Chamber Board Meeting next Thursday.
The Chamber strongly encourages city council to review the feedback from our membership. One can glean from the
overwhelming negative responses that there is considerable public concern with the seemingly rushed and unexpected
process regarding the speed cameras issue. Typically, the City holds work sessionsfor bold proposals which provides time
for citizen education and review by council before an issue is advanced. Considering the broadly negative public
sentiment, moving forward without proper process, education, or citizen understanding puts council in a politically
difficult position, purelyfor the sake of expediency.
Regardless of that outcome we urge City Council to use the information we have provided as you move forward with this
proposal.
We appreciate your consideration of our members thoughts. We lookforward to updating you on the Chamber's
position next week.
Respectfully,
Molly Grover
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Q2 Do you support or oppose speed cameras in Dubuque?
Answered: 154 Skipped: 1
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I Support 9.09%
1 Oppose 90.91%
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Q3 Explain why you support or oppose speed cameras.
Answered: 138 Skipped: 17
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1 If the purpose is to reduce speed and not raise revenue, then there should be clear signs 2/9/2023 2:10 PM
indicating where the cameras are. That would slow traffic down which is ostensibly the reason
for these cameras. So, with signs, I'm not opposed to cameras. Cameras should be placed in
areas where there has been higher than average accidents and those accidents are related to
speed and not poor street/highway design.
2 1 feel like our city has more serious issues to handle then spending money on speed cameras 2/9/2023 9:45 AM
to micro manage people's driving.
3
There is not enough information on the topic shared. The fact that the email sent out had "if
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you need additional information on the proposal, see below and check out the Telegraph
Herald's article on last night's meeting." is poor communication that a newspaper article (which
requires payment/subscription and also no link provided) is proof positive that this is getting
pushed through the system too fast without free public information available. This will not get
my support.
4
It's a waste of tax payers money. And it's only a ploy for the city to make money
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5
OPPOSE Not a great way to be a welcoming community to visitors. I thought that is what our
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goal has been - by advertising and promoting. I am all in favor. The local residents will very
quickly learn where the cameras are located and slow down. The visitors will return home and
in about 2weeks receive a big thank you in the mail. If we need more enforcement of speed
then we -DBQ - should hire more police officers and have more police on the streets. The
people in blue do a great job. But they are getting burned out. A larger police force would help
both issues. While IMPROVING SAFETY. The main responsibility of a city with our tax dollars.
Finally, the cameras are not going to slow down someone at the time of speeding. A larger
police presence will. That will be a tangible safer motoring environment. Stop the money grab.
6
My experience in Davenport when someone slammed on their brakes because of a camera
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and fear of getting a ticket and I almost rear ended the person.
7
Oppose because you guys are just milking the little man
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8
These cameras are simply a revenue generator operated under the guise of safety. If these
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cameras are truley being installed for public safety, every dime collected should be donated
local charities in Dubuque for the betterment of the community.
9
If speeding cameras were not about profit, the bounds for the camera would be somewhere
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between 10-15 mph over the legal limit to stop actual dangerous driving behaviors. A lot of
times they are less than that, even as little as 5 mph. Between speedometer tolerances, tire
size differences, coasting, etc. it is very easy for people not intending to speed to get tickets.
It seems to me there's not a lot of evidence to require installing cameras other than profit.
10
6 now, 16 next year, 100 in a few years. This is nothing more than a hidden tax increase.
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11
1 oppose this because we should have some rights. THere are enough cameras throughout
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clubuque
12
Speed cameras are a revenue producer rather than a device used to increase safety on
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roadways. Folks from out of town are not likely to know that there are speed cameras in use.
Even if you post signage stating that there are cameras, this will not get people to slow down.
There are tons of cities that say they have cameras but most of the time they either don't
work, or don't send you a ticket.
13
Personally, I view cities with these cameras as 'gotc ha' c iti es/com rn unities. I have purposely
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avoided towns and areas known to utilize this type of revenue generator. Thus, receiving less
of my disposable income. I view them STRICTLY as revenue generators so I feel as if I am
providing tax revenue to a city in which I do not reside.
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14
Money grab. Most markets have reversed speed camera decisions
2/8/2023 10:10 AM
15
It seems like a heavy-handed approach and could lead to resentment and people staying away
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from Dubuque.
16
1 haven't heard that Dubuque has a huge speeding problem. I understand we had the teenage
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fatalities on the arterial, but the cameras would have not stopped that.
17
Where does big brother end? What is next??
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18
Invasion of privacy.
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19
Once locations are known to the local population (also aided with technology - WAZE, etc.),
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speed cameras only moderate traffic at specific locations. Its my impression speed camera
are a adequate "specific" deterrent but not a good general deterrent. It would seem likely out-
of-town drivers/tourists will suffer the most from static speed cameras.
20
Faulty equipment. No chance to face accuser.
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21
1 think it will be a negative to tourism and out of town consumers shopping in our community.
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Anyone passing through and receiving a ticket will be left with a negative opinion regarding our
community.
22
These cameras are subject to error. Use police officers to enforce.
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23
While I appreciate the effort I do want the freedom to drive in town without worrying about
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cameras everywhere. I only drive 4-5 miles over the speed limit max at any one time.
24
1 am in opposition to these cameras as 1, and many, view these as a revenue grabber
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punishing the people of Dubuque and those coming to our city to conduct business. I am also
concerned that the vendor gets a cut if the fines as this will cause them to push to put them up
in more and more areas around the city and before you know it, we have a surveillance state.
25
Speed cameras are a poor attempt at remedying the symptoms of ineffective traffic
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management systems. I would rather the city use its energy and resources to properly address
traffic flow issues. In other Iowa cities with speed cameras motorists will drastically change
speed in the vicinity of the speed cameras, increasing the potential for serious accidents.
26
1 strongly oppose the speed cameras. It is a form of entrapment. I have received tickets from
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speed cameras in Cedar Rapids & Waterloo. I causes a lot strife towards the city and the
people of the city & visitors. The big City of Dubuque is watching down on you. They can say
that it is not about the revenue until they are blue in the face - that is what it is about and why
they are pushing it through so fast. If they do implement them, there should be a new state law
enforcing better, larger, brighter signage to notify drivers of upcoming speeding cameras. The
signs in Cedar Rapids & Waterloo are so small they are non-existent. Again it feels like they
trap you. The Police CHief of Dubuque did not even have good statistics of how many
accidents were caused by excessive speeding. They did not even have any evidence of how
many tickets that they have issued due to speeding in the area. Why doesn't the city put in
better roads so you can get around Dubuque easier . The stop lights alone on the arterial, slow
down the traffic. Ugh - this decision makes me more upset the more I write about it.
27
not convinced they will reduce the frequency/quantity of motor accidents; emphasis on ticket
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revenue is disappointing
28
We are becoming the surveillance state, it is frankly embarrassing to walk thru most
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neighborhoods or downtown and not feel like we are being uselessly surveilled. The amount of
resources, server space, installation costs etc. At the end of the day you are just going to
nickel and dime people to death. Of the 12 traffic fatalities how many occurred in MPH zones
of 35 or less? I suspect zero.
29
1 oppose speed cameras as they detour tourism. I personally avoid Cedar Rapids due to the
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use of traffic cameras.
30
As a business we have GPS on all of our vehicles that track speeding. We do not feel it is
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beneficial for speed cameras to track our employees. It is only benefitting the third party
vendor who tracks the speeding and ticketing and the city for the revenue. The city and law
enforcement have better ways to spend money in the community.
31
A court ruling has already declared speed cameras or at least the process they engender is
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unconstitutional and the city that put them in must repay all tickets. Speed light cameras are
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what you might see in a police state. They also take away due process. per Ohio courts: "The
primary purpose for the implementation of the automated speed enforcement program is to
generate revenue, not public safety," the attorneys wrote in their brief to the court. "Revenue
from the automated speed enforcement program has been used for non-public safety purposes
such as paving the village hall parking lot and purchasing a used dump truck for spreading
salt." (https://www.thenewspaper.com/news/41/4160.asp) per Florida courts Doreen Barrow vs
Village of New Maimi http://www.thenewspaper.com/rlc/docs/2017/oh-newmiamirefund.pdf
32 1 oppose the idea until there is more information shared on the placement, fines, and limits 2/8/2023 8:23 AM
around speed that the cameras would enforce.
33 Working in the transportation industry, we have seen first hand the amount of times that speed 2/8/2023 8:22 AM
cameras are incorrect. We have many examples where something is sent to us, and it clearly
is not our vehicle.
34 1 support these cameras, especially on Jackson and Central Avenue. But it would be nice to 2/8/2023 8:18 AM
start with a fleet of portable cameras since they would be flexibility. Once the labor shortage in
the police department ends. And it is likely to end at some point, which is the reason, stated
by the city for these cameras.
35 1-If people don't know speed cameras are in place, their not a deterrent (tourists, commerce on 2/8/2023 8:15 AM
Rt 20). 2-Rt 20 is a bottleneck already and the Arterial is not an arterial but a business district.
Are the cameras going to create an even bigger traffic congestion when 2 cars run side by side
at 4 MPH under the speed limit for fear of the cameras. 3-How many employees are you going
to hire to monitor and run the camera program and could you reinvest that money into police
who could do more than just write speed citations. 4-Is this just another form of taxation
because it seems that Dubuque has a spending problem and not really a revenue problem. 5-
Instead of cameras, place count -down numbers on the red lights. These actually alert people
to the amount of time to get through the intersection. People speed up for stale green lights
when count -downs can actually alert you to the time remaining and alert driver to potential
safety issues. They have count -downs on many red light intersections. What the percentage of
accident at these intersections compared to those without the clocks. Has that been looked
into?
36 1 oppose until I get more information about the proposal. Where would they be, how would the 2/8/2023 8:06 AM
process work, what would the police that are normally assigned to do this be re -assigned to
do? Would private lots, such as the lot at Crescent, benefit from the surveillance if there was a
break-in or other mischief recorded on said camera(s) or would they strictly be used for
speeding? Where are the areas in Dubuque where speeding is the worst?
37 Speed cameras have already shown to be faulty, and has chance for error, causing a person, 2/8/2023 8:04 AM
to have to take time out of their already busy schedule to deal with the situation, that could be
an error. Spending tax dollars, to get the tax payers to pay more, sounds LAZY.
38 Automation of public policing regardless of how inconsequential it may seem right now, is not 2/8/2023 7:58 AM
something I support.
39 12/20/2008 Maryland Students Use Speed Cameras for Revenge Students in Montgomery 2/8/2023 7:58 AM
County, Maryland use fake license plates to send speed camera tickets to enemies. Maryland
plate, photo by Amy the Nurse/Flickr High school students in Maryland are using speed
cameras as a tool to fine innocent drivers in a game, according to the Montgomery County
Sentinel newspaper. Because photo enforcement devices will automatically mail out a ticket to
any registered vehicle owner based solely on a photograph of a license plate, any driver could
receive a ticket if someone else creates a duplicate of his license plate and drives quickly past
a speed camera. The private companies that mail out the tickets often do not bother to verify
whether vehicle registration information for the accused vehicle matches the photographed
vehicle. In the UK, this is known as number plate cloning, where thieves will find the license
information of a vehicle similar in appearance to the one they wish to drive. They will use that
information to purchase a real license plate from a private vendor using the other vehicle's
numbers. This allows the "cloned" vehicle to avoid all automated punishment systems.
According to the Sentinel, two Rockville, Maryland high schools call their version of cloning the
'.speed camera pimping game." A speed camera is located out in front of Wootton High
School, providing a convenient location for generating the false tickets. Instead of purchasing
license plates, students have ready access to laser printers that can create duplicate license
plates using glossy paper using readily available fonts. For example, the state name of
"Maryland" appears on plates in a font similar to Garamond Number 5 Swash Italic. Once the
camera flashes, the driver can quickly pull over and remove the fake paper plate. The victim
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will receive a $40 ticket in the mail weeks later. According to the Sentinel, students at Richard
Montgomery High School have also participated, although Montgomery County officials deny
having seen any evidence of faked speed camera tickets. Source: Local teens claim pranks
on countys Speed Cams (Montgomery County Sentinel (MD), 12/11/2008)
40
Cause major issues with people slamming on their brakes to try and avoid the cameras. Just a
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money grab.
41
The shortage of officers should not be an excuse to push these. Speed cameras are only a
2/8/2023 7:56 AM
revenue generator. Hire more officers to protect and serve the community. This is a greedy
move masked by "public safety". This seems to be getting railroaded thru.
42
Violation of rights and privacy
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43
1 - if you drive on 380 by Cedar Rapids, folks slow down for the .5 mile stretch where the
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cameras are and then shortly after are regularly driving 10-20 over the speed limit so other than
a very short stretch it does nothing to slow down overall speed. 2 - as to the "why", I suspect
speed cameras on the Arterial won't have changed the outcome of the recent fatality on the
arterial 3 - folks making this decision should be held accountable: "I don't care if we make a
nickel out of this", then don't levy any fines for those speeding. 4 - the notion of safer
neighborhoods is a fallacy as many of the proposed roads aren't in residential neighborhoods.
44
My approach to this is more safety then revenue. Even though anything can happen at any
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speed, I believe they should solely be used at 45mph or higher. This seems to be where I see
the most issues when driving around the city (Dodge, Arterial, etc.).
45
It seems resources would be better allocated with cameras palced at the more dangerous
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intersections as well as the dangerous/crime ridden areas of downtown Dubuque.
46
There are too many lights in Dubuque as it is, and drivers that do not know how to drive, so 1
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am usually watching the traffic pattern to ensure I'm not going to get hit, have to speed up at
times, etc. I do not speed, so it probably wouldn't affect me, but its those times that I will
probably be the one to get the ticket.
47
1 think the money could be used on better city infrastructure.
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48
There are enough traffic lights throughout the town to slow things down the way it is. You
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spend your hours lunch with 30 minutes of it in traffic. There is no quick way around Dubuque,
don't slow it down anymore.
49
Violations for speed cameras are very difficult to defend and prosecute in court. The plaintiff
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only shows a snapshot of data and the defendant often has to recollect the events of that day
as "violators" don't know when they are being ticketed until weeks later. "Violators" don't know
if they are going to get ticketed at 2mph over the speed limit which could easily be within
reason of accuracy on a vehicles instruments or if they will be ticketed at 5 or 9 or 11 over the
posted limit. This could easily result in one of our employees getting multiple citations before
they even know they have the first. Additionally, countering these fines in court, during regular
business hours, pulls our staff away from revenue generating work... essentially an indirect tax
on our company and at times can hamper critical schedules when repairs must take place in a
specific time -frame... sometimes only a few hours and by specifically qualified individuals.
These cameras always "claim" to be for safety wherever used but the money incentive is just
a happy by-product that cities have to "deal with". Simple truth is that the cameras are a
revenue generator and this is a new tax. All of the locations that have been discussed
(published in the Telegraph Herald), I personally, as well as my crews, travel through all of
these areas, often multiple times each day. The speed of traffic in these locations is typically
very reasonable and appropriate for conditions. Additionally, to pay for the installation,
servicing, and enforcement, this requires outside companies that are not always US based that
collect a high percentage of the fines. The minimums that the servicing company sets will
often dictate how much the fines may be... not our local elected officials. This was not a "hot -
button" issue in our most recent election. Our city council seems to be taking a sudden stance
on an issue where they believe they need to "solve it" before some sore of magical timer runs
out. I feel they are acting far too hastily and trying to suppress the voice of the people. The
most recent meeting showed this issues as a split -decision topic, something that almost never
happens in Dubuque, which shows that even the city council is divided on the issue. Our
elected officials need to put their efforts towards the areas that they campaigned on... if this is
an issue that they feel compassionate about, let them put it on record in their campaigns so
the people can make their judgement at the polls. Finally... our entire fleet of company vehicles
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(over 400 vehicles throughout our company footprint) is already equipped with tracking
technology that records GPS locations, speed, and driving behavior. We are already looking
out in our best interests and our commitment to safety. Because of this initiative, can
companies like ours receive a waiver from these cameras... because we are already self -
policing our company vehicles? What is in it for us? Our company fleet consists of a large
number of vehicles so we already pay far more in road taxes, fuel taxes, sales tax on service
and maintenance, sales tax in new vehicle purchases, and taxes on insurance. This is just
another tax and an unnecessary burden on our professional staff that is already billed at a
premium labor rate... in part because of our outstanding efforts in providing worker safety, safe
vehicles, and safe equipment.
50
1 don't believe any citation should be issued by mail. Too many variables in place. Technology
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isn't perfect. Citations could be issued erroneously. Taxpayers spent millions of dollars on
synchronizing Dodge St and the it appears you would have to speed to hit all green lights. I
think it encourages speeding. If the lights were dialed back to allow drivers through at the
speed limit, it would solve a lot of the speeding issues. Something could be done to
synchronize the flow of traffic on the arterial as well.
51
Speed cameras are fine if you set them for 15 over, but they usually get set to give tickets for
2/8/2023 7:38 AM
6 over which causes unnecessary braking. LeClaire Iowa installed speed cameras and it is
detracting business from the town. People will avoid the town just because of the speed
cameras. And the majority of the profits from that go to the 3rd party camera company which
isn't even local. Keep our money local by just investing in another cop! You'll see that they
WILL get vandalized in no time, so you'll have to repair them constantly.
52
It is a ridiculous overstep of government power when your failure to properly staff a police force
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makes you turn to automation in order to shake down citizens for more money.
53
i think it is just a money maker for the city
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54
1 believe speed cameras will not significantly improve safety and is primarily a way to generate
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more revenue. Most municipalities treat these as simple revenue generators where the service
provider makes most of the money. How about inattentive driving - will the cameras improve
that? What causes more accidents - texting/inattentive while driving, or speeding? Does the
city know the answer? Has the city studied where the actual human safety risks are at (traffic
or otherwise), and applied resources proportionally? Additionally, the part that gets overlooked
is that stealth speed and red light cameras are a very unfriendly way to treat your residents
and visitors by sending them a surprise violation in the mail. If there is an area that has
problems with speeding, maybe a non -moving -violation type radar with speed read-out, as you
see some cities placed near problem areas would be more beneficial. The city needs much
more justification and a more logical approach to what the real goals are: revenue or safety and
quality of life and personal freedom.
55
1 oppose the cameras because I've been a resident of the area and worked downtown my
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whole life. I've never thought to myself that traffic flowed too fast. I see traffic cameras a more
government oversight, which is something that I'm not okay with. If you're going to be issued a
speeding ticket, an officer needs to hand it to you, not receive it in the mail.
56
The city has bigger things to worry about then speed cameras. The traffic light problem on
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Dodge/HWY20 needs to be corrected along with the parking issues in the Millwork District.
57
Just another way to tax citizens for no gain on safety.
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58
Are they going to help reduce accidents. Let's support a ban on cell phone use while driving
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first
59
Traffic law offenders are a risk to everyone's safety. I would hope that these would help police
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in enforce laws requiring drivers to have insurance, driver's license, and a front license plate.
Too often we see in the paper reports of a collision and the driver causing it does not have the
right to even be on the road and then cannot pay for damages they cause. Those with no front
plate leave them off to defeat cameras that would hold the driver accountable.
60
Automated enforcement of vehicle movement is very problematic ethically. While safety is
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very important to me, I'm much much more concerned about distracted driving than moderate
speeding along main roads. I don't think it's appropriate to use safety improvements as a
justification when there is no information given about how many deaths were related to people
looking at their phones vs speeding. Also, cameras only affect behavior after there is a
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violation. There are more effective ways to slow traffic (particularly in pedestrian heavy areas)
with street/sidewalk design.
61
The biggest utility a law enforcement officer has at their disposal is discretion. Cameras do not
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have the ability to determine whether or not a warning would be more beneficial than a ticket.
This is a money grab from the city. Any other way of portraying this would be a lie.
62
Too often everyone is passing me doing the regulated speed designated, they rush to beat the
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lights and often run the lights to get there first, wherever that is!!
63
Setting up a watchful eye on and issuing tickets/fines for going over the speed limit, even for
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just a few mph over, is simply a way to generate excess revenue and impose undue invasion
of privacy. Another example of government overreach.
64
Haven't we got better things to do with our money?
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65
Allows police to do more investigating & face forward work.
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66
Is it not a law you have to be able to confront your accuser in a traffic violation such as
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speeding I might be wrong but could cause some legal issues.
67
1 think the resources needed for something that doesn't seem to show enough need is reckless
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spending.
68
Dubuque does not appear to have a major traffic fatality problem, and several of the recent
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deaths were teens and others that would likely not have responded to the speed cameras
anyway. If we don't need the cameras for safety reasons - as was put forward by Chief Jensen
- then it is simply a revenue grab opportunity by the City, an imposition on personal liberties,
and an unnecessary additional regulation. I do have a great deal of respect for Chief Jensen
and agree with the supposition that it would save on police labor. However, I would rather see
the investment in actual police officers, and see that as a greater way to safety.
69
1 support speed cameras in Dubuque for the purpose of saving lives. However, I do believe that
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drivers need to be informed where these speed cameras are located.
70
This type of enforcement emphasizes ticket volume instead of safety. Cameras like this can
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be inaccurate on multi lane roads. Recipients of tickets are not notified quickly and cannot
defend themselves if an error was made. Lastly its just another way to bleed money from
people already struggling.
71
It would stop some accidents and offenders but will be an unfair way of collecting fines. Those
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that will have no license or are in poverty & get into an accident or fail to obey traffic signals
will be expected to perform community service instead of a fine. Take from those with money
and let the ones that don't have money enjoy even more entitlements because community
service will be a joke to them and they will never truly pay anything. They can stand around at
a food bank and never lift a finger. Who would supervise or care if a person that might prove to
be more of a hindrance than a help be assigned to help? Let us know what type of community
service you think replaces a fine. There will be the same repeat offenders because a slap on
the hand has never worked. And what happens if the person doesn't show up for community
service? It will be all about collecting money from those with money .... kind of like the comment
from a council member that doesn't want to miss revenue from parking meters fines if the city
converts the meters. Motives are questionable. A reason to fine people is the most important
part of any project. Provide a list of community service projects that you have in mind and how
it will be overseen.
72
1 believe volume of speeding violations does not warrant speed cameras.
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73
The cameras aren't accurate based on what we've seen and they are nearly impossible to
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challenge. Cities just want the revenue.
74
I'm really ambivalent. If we follow the law they're not an issue. There should be a 10 mph
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threshold with any fine going to the vehicle, rather than a person. They could even be mobile, if
legal. I'd be against cameras without a threshold or charged to a persons driving history unless
the camera includes a photo ID. I believe what is more important and will be life saving is "red
light" cameras. It's a miracle more fatalities aren't recorded due to semis cruising the highway
20 traffic lights at full speed. Traffic light cameras and enforcement is a much more critical
issue than speed. I see red lights disobeyed daily. I'd definitely would favor red light camera
and enforcement long before speed cameras.
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75 There is not enough traffic to make this an issue, We are a small city and ther is no reason for 2/7/2023 5:48 PM
cameras. Find out what the reasons for the crashes were?
76 Being a frquent visitor to Cedar Rapids I have noticed a large increase in reckless driving since 2/7/2023 5:44 PM
the cameras were installed there.1 have the sense the drivers are very frustrated there, now
driving carelessly because of it. Have to be careful at red lights!
77 Too much government oversight and seems like a money grab by the city. 2/7/2023 5:22 PM
78 This is nothing more than a money grab for the City because they have ineffective leadership 2/7/2023 5:22 PM
and blow the City budget on stupid unneeded things. What's next? Should we allow the City
access to our phones & computers at all times so they can "fight crime"? Why don't you focus
on the REAL crime in this City like gangs, shootings, and robberies? Oh yeah the City doesn't
make money off of them. If you are too lazy to do actual police work and PHYSICALLY catch
speeders that is your problem. Absolute bullshit - especially because it is an out of state
software company that runs these cameras and the City gets a cut of the money for doing
nothing - exactly how the MOB operates. If this passes then EVERY ticket issued should be
on a public website site to make sure that the police and City officials who want this so bad
are ticketed just like every other citizen. Big brother belongs on TV not on our city streets.
79 Big brother need not send you speeding tickets. 2/7/2023 4:57 PM
80 1 believe that as a tourism magnet, Dubuque's reputation could tilt to "unwelcoming". Despite 2/7/2023 4:52 PM
assertions to the contrary, speed cameras will always be seen as a money -grab. Further, they
contribute to the well-earned perception of government as "Big Brother". We don't need to
further that notion. There are other ways to deter speeders. And in the egregious cases, the
great number of surveillance cameras can be used to generate the necessary analysis.
81 -There is not sufficient evidence that the cameras increase safety -The county did not provide 2/7/2023 4:51 PM
evidence that any of these issues were related to speed in the context of these cameras -
Erratic speeds that these cause are hazardous to all drivers -Citation is issued to the
registered owner, who is often not the driver -Primary motivation is profit, not safety. This is
unethical.
82 Speaking in my individual capacity here. I oppose speed cameras because I believe that they 2/7/2023 4:37 PM
are unconstitutional and they are unfair and they are ineffective. I believe it is governmental
intrusion that violates our civil rights and violates substantive and procedural due process. My
understanding of previous cases is that they are unconstitutional as "criminal penalties", but
allowed to endure as "civil infractions." It may be an important legal distinction, but it does not
eliminate the other concerns I have. For example, preliminary information reported in the
newspaper is that the cameras will be placed where complaints and traffic accidents are the
highest. Think about that -- they are going to put cameras where people call up and complain
more, not necessarily where there is a problem (whether due to speeding or due to underlying
factors such as street design or maintenance, etc.). By placing one at the Locust/Dodge
intersection, you won't fix the fact that the intersection and lights are set-up very poorly in a
high traffic pressure point. By placing one on the Arterial, are cameras really going to stop the
rampant late night drag races and horsing around? If you placed one on West 32nd, aren't you
really just taxing the people who travel on that road? Frankly, I have not seen or heard of all
that many "problem areas" in town. Let's be honest, these cameras are all about generating
revenue for no work. It is outsourcing the responsibility of the City to a third -party. Much like
our pay parking system, they are also error prone. They are also "anti -business" and "anti -
tourism." The cities that have them all have a negative and unwelcoming connotation
associated with them. How would anyone feel driving through a town and getting a ticket in the
mail a week or so later? While I have not received a camera ticket before, I know plenty of
people who have gotten them in other communities and it ruins their day, and it sours people
from going back to that town. If speeding is a problem, hire enough law enforcement to enforce
the laws, but don't throw cameras up and say it is for safety when it is really all about revenue.
It is an insult to our intelligence to say otherwise. Last, I do not understand at all the process
that is being employed -- Why is the City Council entertaining a proposal to approve them and
to then tell us the "how" they are going to implement them later? That almost never works
when it comes to government.
83 Not enough research or details. Also need information on cash flow generation and who gets 2/7/2023 4:37 PM
what. There are numerous legal and technical questions with Al systems like this around the
country and before Dubuque becomes another guiena pig for one it should be fully vetted first.
84 Legalizing this strategy might open doors to further encroach privacy. 2/7/2023 4:32 PM
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85
Deterant to sppeding
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86
Speed cameras penalize the vehicle owner, not necessarily the driver. Readings can be
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incorrect and difficult to disprove after the fact. Cameras cause abrupt slow downs, which are
dangerous. Finally, and perhaps most importantly, they fly in the face of the constitutional right
to confrontation. I hope the chamber strongly opposes this ill-conceived, rushed process.
87
1 oppose speed cameras because I don't believe there is a safety issue in regards to speed.
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88
1 support speed cameras if the Dubuque Police support them and view them as an effective
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way to reduce speeding and traffic accidents. The City receives many complaints from
residents about speeding and the police do not have the staffing to respond to all these
complaints or monitor all the roadways.
89
This is a money grab. Speed cameras are not enforceable on insurance or driving records for a
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reason.
90
1 feel speed cameras would only be appropriate in school zones and high crime areas.
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91
1 feel at this time that not enough information has been provided behind why these are wanted,
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where they would be place and the specific benefits that speed cameras would make.
92
Being from Chicago, I've found these create a tremendous amount of distrust between people
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and their local government.
93
They are a nusance. They slow traffic down. Can they prevent accidents? Yes, but can they
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also be the cause of them? Absolutely.
94
1 would like to learn more, as this seems rushed. It would be good to understand better
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potential locations, and more information as to at what overage tickets would be given.
95
1 oppose this because safety should be the goal, not income. There are other ways to mitigate
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speed control. It scares potential retail foot traffic away thinking they are doing something
wrong.
96
another intrusion on our freedom
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97
Speed cameras are a bad idea. They are not a welcoming program for visitors to our
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community. They are also a burden on lower income residents.
98
Is the city trying to get more money from the citizens.
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99
1 oppose camera as they will not stop speeders they will just use the roads without camera, it
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will not take long for people to take a different route that will not have traffic cameras, I would
prefer to see the money used for this study and or implantation of cameras to be used to pay
our police officers a better wage, and to use money for recruitment of more officers at a better
wage.
100
1 oppose speed cameras because they do not benefit the majority of drivers or the community.
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Cameras are fine, but cameras that impose a fine for a misdemeanor violation is a waste of
money, resources and will simply cause local traffic to find an alternative route impacting other
side roads, neighborhoods and alike.
101
Studies have shown they are actually more dangerous to have speed cameras in place. That
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plus the added potential fees on the citizens, there are no winners.
102
They don't promote safety. Its a revenue grab. Why else would the company give the cameras
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to the city no -charge. Hmmm. Then you still have an officer review the footage and OK the
tickets. Where's the reduction in labor for the police department. I slow up for the one on 1-80 in
Davenport now after a ticket, and speed back up after! Guess it keeps me awake.
103
It is dangerous (slowing down in certain situations is dangerous and camera cannot make that
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call) and puts visitors off (we no longer eat or shop in Cedar Rapids due to cameras there)
104
It can create negativity for tourists or visitors. The message it sends is that the city is out to
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make money on non -local residents who don't see or recognize the signs. I've experienced this
in other cities as I drive frequently for my work and I am less likely to support their local
community and businesses as a result of that.
105
The use of Cameras free the police to do more important work. And we will catch more
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violators.
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106
1 don't see a speeding problem in Dubuque. These aren't tied to law enforcement and are just a
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revenue ploy. Citing that roads are safer at lower speeds is easy, but these cameras still don't
stop people who do speed. Police do.
107
1 believe we have enough cameras watching us in the City of Dubuque at this time. We don't
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need more. I don't want the freedom to speed in violation of any posted speed limit, but I would
like the freedom to know that every time I turn around in public I'm not being watched by the
City of Dubuque. If the city is concerned about safety, and in particular overall safety, I would
rather see these funds go toward increased salary and benefits for police officers, and hiring
more police officers.
108
1 personally believe this is being slammed through vs. discussed. I think the reasons being
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used are more of a cover for more camera's and more income. The city can spin it and not
have an investment so its great for them but not for citizens.
109
1 think speed cameras are an unnecessary cost for the city and eliminate the human element
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of random speed traps. "Your Speed" traffic signs are a much more effective way to bring self
awareness to ones speed without imposing unnecessary fines. Once citizens that are not
necessarily concerned with speeding laws become privy to locations of camera location, they
will avoid the location. The result will be installing more cameras and/or moving the cameras in
place. Depending on the placement of the cameras, the city also takes on the potential liability
of targeting specific demographics.
110
1 support cameras on the Arterial I DO NOT support cameras in downtown Dubuque
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ill
Traffic is getting out of hand at times.
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112
We have a fleet of company trucks. How do you determine who was driving the vehicle? This
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no different than the self -checkout system at Walmart, only a bit less accurate.
113
In our business we have dozens of vehicles on the road that are licensed and titled to us but
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are being driven under a "loaner agreement" which limits our liability from an accident. However
it would be difficult to determine who was speeding in a particular vehicle and how to hold them
accountable for the fine.
114
1 oppose speed cameras because they are indiscriminate. They do not know if there is an
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emergency, they can't talk to someone about the situation, find out why they were over the
speed limit and perhaps leave them with a warning. In the real estate business, it's important
that people feel welcome in our city and receiving a ticket in the mail from a machine does not
lend itself to friendliness or welcoming.
115
1 believe that the speed camera enforcement will be viewed similar to the parking meters in the
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downtown area, deterring traffic to this area. They may have merit on higher speed roads, but
more information is needed prior to proceeding.
116
While I applaud the efforts of our City leaders to promote policies to enhance the safety of
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Dubuque residents and visitors. I cannot support any speed camera or red light ordinance
without language protecting the interests of business owners with corporate owned vehicle
fleets. Our business provides 35+ courtesy vehicles for patrons of our vehicle service
facilities. These vehicles are registered to our business and are driven by our customers. In
addition, many of our customers test drive vehicles we hold in inventory prior to or in
contemplation of purchase. If any of these vehicles are "caught" on speed cameras or red light
cameras the citation/fine will be directed to the registered/legal owner of the vehicle not the
driver. While we maintain records that would assist with the identification of the responsible
party and allow us to forward the penalty for payment this should not be our responsibility.
Fining businesses under these circumstances or placing business owners such as ours in the
position as the fee collector for the City of Dubuque is not equitable.
117
1 oppose & use 1-380 as an example where this failed miserably. Government should work on
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being better stewards of our taxpayer money vs. coming up with gimmicks to increase revenue
to keep spending. Our law enforcement issues in DBQ are far more reaching than this. We r
wildly understaffed & need to spend our time & resources on those issues.
118
My opposition at the current time is merely due to the lack of information that has been
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provided thus far and the seemingly "rushed" decision. How much of the revenue generated
stays in Dubuque versus going to the third party vendor? Who is the third party vendor? Will
there be a threshold for speeding tickets issues or will drivers be ticketed for lmph over?
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119
Car owners get ticketed, rather than the actual driver (a child, a spouse, etc.). Because the
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citation information collected by cameras doesn't get reported to the Iowa DOT, it isn't effective
in flagging repeat high -speeders. I am troubled by the potential for localities to become reliant
on the revenue the cameras generate. It seems unfair that traffic cameras ticket small
offenses, such as stopping slightly over the white line -offenses officers are unlikely to ticket.
120
Can't prove who was driving, incorrect people will be ticketed. It will cause more headaches
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than saved lives.
121
1 support these around school zones. There should not be speeding around those areas.
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122
1 think it makes us feel like a nanny state. It is bad enough that our parking meter situation
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downtown is super frustrating. We should not be looking for ways to make Dubuque less
inviting to visit or live in.
123
1 oppose the speed cameras in the proposed locations. Whatever the intentions of the decision
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makers, these cameras will invade the privacy of the public and will not address the root
causes of reckless driving. Of the 12 fatalities in Dubuque County last year, which of them
would have been saved by the installation of these cameras? Zero. To invoke those tragedies
and use them as the reason for increased surveillance is unsettling and disingenuous.
124
If traffic is heavy, I have to drove below the speed limit. If traffic is light, I should not be cited
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for slightly speeding.
125
1 oppose because they will only slow down traffic in certain area's. Once you implement them
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people will know where they are, and everyone will slow up and it will not serve any purpose.
126
In my opinion, there is no need for speed cameras. If there is an issue with "speed", it should
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be taken care of through law enforcement and ticketed to the driver and not through a "civil
infraction" issued to the owner of the car.
127
why do we need them? This type of enforcement emphasizes ticket volume.. Photo radar is
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still radar, and it can generate false readings. Radar is not perfect. Unlike other normal tickets,
citations resulting from cameras do not have a tracking history or a visual estimation by a
qualified officer to back them up. Ticket cameras do not improve safety. There is no certifiable
witness to the alleged violation. The driver of the vehicle is not positively identified. Ticket
camera systems are designed to inconvenience motorists.
128
rights. freedom. Got it?
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129
Nothing more than another revenue source
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130
1 don't think this is an effective way to stop speeding and provides financial incentive to keep
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these installed and to potentially lower the speed threshold to generate more revenue
131
If traffic is heavy, no one can go much over the speed limit anyways. If traffic is light, there is
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no risk for someone going 6 mph over the speed limit and getting an unnecessary ticket.
132
The cameras would allow our already think police force to spend more time on higher level
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needs.
133
1 am not sure of where these will be installed. I think this information is important to make an
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educated decision. There are parts of town where I think these would be useful --but not all
parts of town. Where were the fatal crashes? How much are the fines? Will a ticket go against
someone's insurance. You are asking for opinions for something which we do not have enough
information to garner an opinion. I oppose until the information needed to make a decision is
supplied.
134
Any citizen faced with a fine should have the opportunity to face their accuser in court.. a
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camera is not a police person. I believe this is a grab for revenue, not safety.
135
Because it is not an effective way to spend tax dollars.
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136
1 had a personal experience in which city cameras provided help to me. It makes our city safer.
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I also have kids who are driving and it's important to keep our youth safe as well.
137
1 think they violate privacy and are unnecessary in the community.
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138
Because it won't support traffic to those areas as people will want to avoid them.
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Message: I'm sending this email in regards to the traffic cameras the city council is considering. The information I've received has
come mostly from the telegraph herald. I do have some concerns with the process. I know reading the paper that the concern of the
two descending votes was the process was moving to fast and not enough information was provided to council to make such a
HUGH decision. For the record I'm not against this. However I do question it's effectiveness. In the article they quoted a study done
that says it reduces accidents. I did look at the study. I also looked at several others. I seems you can pick your study depending on
which side of the fence your on. To me that means it's inconclusive. Several years ago the council took up this same issue and had
turned it down. I know at that time Mike VanMilligan was a Hugh supporter of it. At the time they had looked at
the projections they we're in the millions of dollars revenue for the city. Hence his opinion to me doesn't matter. I do believe the
council has not done there do diligence on this. I do question the effectiveness of these cameras. One study pointed out the citizens
that speed just know when they have to slow down because of camera placement. Once there past that they speed up again. I'm 68
year old. I've driven countless miles. How many times have you seen a law enforcement officer driving on a hiway and all the
vehicles have slow down because of it. Then he turns off and most all those cars start speeding up. I would ask that one of you give
me the answer to the following questions. 1. Given my previous example of driver's knowing where the cameras are and slowing
down and speeding back up after that. How can you say that's effective? 2. How much are the fines going to be? 3. How much of
that money goes directly to the city and how much goes to the company installing the cameras? 4. In regards to the placement of
cameras. The locations being chosen is by accidents correct? 5. If 4 is correct how do they determine that speed was a factor in the
accident and what percentage of those accidents had speed as a contributing factor? 6. Will the fine be charged to whoever the car
is registered or will they charge the driver if the car. 7. If the owner is charged then will it go in his record? 8. Sometimes when an
officer pulls someone over for speeding they will let them off with a warning or reduce the speed he was going to either save the
driver money or possibly lose of license. How does this factor in on the cameras? 9. Mr. Jones had said he didn't care if we didn't
make a dime off of this. I would challenge you all to send that money to something other that the cities coffers. This would prove to
the citizens that say it just a money maker. Has that been considered? I hope all of you have already been given the answer to these
questions. If not the process isn't working. Plain and simple. I want to thank you in advance for taking the time to answer me. And
thank you for your work!