Speeding Viol., Ord. update - allow electronic entry
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MEMORANDUM
March 1, 2005
TO:
The Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
FROM:
Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager
SUBJECT: Ordinance Amendment - Adding New Subsection 32-231 (d) Adopting
Scheduled Fines provided in the Iowa Code for Speeding Violations
Chief of Police Kim Wadding recommends City Council approval of an amendment to
Code of Ordinances 32-231 to allow electronic entry of the fine, court costs, and bond
amounts regarding the violation of speed. This capability is now available with the
update to the patrol vehicles' mobile data terminals. This will save time and increase
accuracy.
I concur with the recommendation and respectfully request Mayor and City Council
approval.
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cc: Barry Lindahl, Corporation Counsel
Cindy Steinhauser, Assistant City Manager
Kim B. Wadding, Chief of Police
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MEMORANDUM
Date: February 25, 2005
To: Michael C. Van Milligen
City Manager
From: Kim B. Wadding y(j)
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Re: Ordinance Amendment - Adding New Subsection 32-231 (d) Adopting Scheduled
Fines provided in the Iowa Code for Speeding Violations
INTRODUCTION:
The purpose of this memorandum is to request the amendment of Code of Ordinances
32-231 - Limits Generally to add subsection (d) Listing of Scheduled fines.
BACKGROUND:
Recently the police department updated the patrol vehicles mobile data terminals. The
update expands our use of the Iowa Department of Transportation TraCS (Traffic and
Criminal Software) system. Patrol officers use TraCS to electronically gather vehicle
and personal information and scan or keystroke the information into the mobile data
terminal causing the information to auto populate into the electronic versions of our
police reports and citations. Using electronic means to transfer information saves
officer time and reduces the likelihood for error.
DISCUSSION:
The proposed amendment to Code of Ordinances 32-231 adds subsection (d) outlining
the speed fines for each category, giving each category a corresponding number for
computer entry purposes. When the officer enters the corresponding number the
mobile data terminal auto populates the information into the appropriate portions of the
citation and automatically calculates and enters all current court costs and bond
amounts. Currently, this portion of the citation is hand written increasing officer time and
the possibility for error. Bill Blum, City Solicitor, wrote the modification to the ordinance.
RECOMMENDATION:
Having the ability to electronically add the fine and related costs on the police citation
streamlines our data entry reducing officer time and error. I recommend the addition of
subsection (d) to Code of Ordinances 32-231.
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, ACTION REQUESTED:
Request City Council consideration of adding subsection (d) to Code of Ordinances 32-
231 to allow electronic entry of the fine, court costs, and bond amounts regarding the
violation of speed.
Cc: Barry Lindahl, Corporation Attorney
Bill Blum, City Solicitor
Cindy Steinhauser, Assistant City Manager
Jeanne Schneider, City Clerk
Preparer: William G. Blum Address: Suite 330 300 Main Street Dubuque. IA 52001 Telephone:
(563) 557-1310
ORDINANCE NO. 7-0 5
AMENDING THE CITY OF DUBUQUE CODE OF ORDINANCES BY ADDING A NEW
SUBSECTION 32-231(d) ADOPTING THE SCHEDULED FINES PROVIDED IN THE
IOWA CODE FOR SPEEDING VIOLATIONS.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. The City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances 32-231 is amended by
adding a new section 32-231 (d) as follows:
(d) Scheduled fines are established pursuant to Iowa Code Section
805.6(6).
Excessive speed in zones 55 mph or less
(1) 1 through 5 over
(2) 6 through 10 over
(3) 11 through 15 over
(4) 16 through 20 over
(5) Over 20 mph over (plus $2 for each mile in excess of 20 mph
over limit)
Excessive speed in zones greater than 55 mph
(6) 1 through 5 over
(7) 6 through 10 over
(8) 11 through 15 over
(9) 16 through 20 over
(10) Over 20 mph over (plus $2 for each mile in excess of 20 mph
over limit)
Section 2. This Ordinance shall take effect upon publication.
Passed, approved and adopted this 7th day of March, 2005.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest:
Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk