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Automated Traffic Enforcement_Memos and AttachmentsMasterpiece on the Mississippi Dubuque bierd All-America City 1 2007 TO: The Honorable Mayor and City Council Members FROM: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager SUBJECT: Automated Traffic Enforcement Update & Ordinance Recommendation DATE: July 12, 2012 In late 2009, the City Council appointed 25 citizens to the Safe Community Task Force. In addition, there were many more citizens who volunteered to serve on sub - committees of the Safe Community Task Force. The Safe Community Task Force made 60 separate recommendations that were adopted by the City Council and City staff has been working to develop implementation strategies for those recommendations. While the Safe Community Task Force may not have specifically discussed Automated Traffic Enforcement (ATE), they did make the following recommendation, "Direct Police Department to enforce traffic ordinances more aggressively." At a February 28, 2011 City Council Work Session, the fact that Chief of Police Mark Dalsing was exploring ATE was referenced in one of the written reports submitted to the City Council. In September 2011, at the annual strategic planning session, the City Council made research on ATE one of their high priorities. At a City Council meeting on November 21, 2011, City Council authorized the issuance of a Request for Proposals to learn more about the vendors that provide ATE services and to help determine who would be the best vendor for Dubuque if ATE was ever implemented in Dubuque. On January 30, 2012, at a City Council Work Session, the City Council agreed to begin negotiations on a contract with Redflex, should ATE ever be approved in Dubuque. Further action was delayed until the end of the 2012 Iowa State legislative session since legislation had been proposed to ban the use of ATE in Iowa. The legislative session is over and that legislation did not pass. The Iowa Supreme Court has determined that the use of ATE is constitutional in the State of Iowa. Over the past several years, various cities in Iowa have implemented Automated Traffic Enforcement (ATE) systems as a means to reduce traffic violations and prevent accidents. These cities include but are not limited to Davenport, Cedar Rapids, Clive, Des Moines, Muscatine, Fort Dodge, Council Bluffs and Sioux City. Iowa City is currently in the process of implementing a system. As these cities developed their systems, the Dubuque Police Department monitored them to see what successes they were having in accident reduction and met with some of the agencies individually or collectively at a regional meeting. All of the representatives from the cities reported accident reductions, which they attribute to the overall ATE programs, which include education and awareness as major components and not just cameras documenting violators. As examples, Davenport reported a citywide 9.5% accident reduction rate and Cedar Rapids reported a citywide accident reduction rate of 22 %. At ATE monitored intersections and roadways some Iowa cities have reported accident reductions above 80 %. An Iowa State University - Center for Transportation Research and Education study entitled "The Effectiveness of Iowa's Automated Red Light Running Enforcement Programs," was submitted in December 2007. This lengthy study addresses the pros and cons of engineering countermeasures, legal challenges, and accident data. The study found cities in Iowa with ATE saw accident decreases ranging from 20 -44% in total accidents, and a 40 -90% decrease in ATE intersections. While there have been examples of places in the United States where ATE has not worked to the satisfaction of a community and there have been studies showing differing results, the overwhelming body of evidence shows that ATE prevents serious accidents and injuries. Most importantly, regardless what is happening in the rest of the country, the use of ATE has proven to work in the State of Iowa to increase traffic safety. One of the interesting features of the Redflex ATE system is the HALO feature. If the system detects that a car is traveling at such a high rate of speed that they will not be able to stop for the red light, the system keeps the traffic lights red for cross traffic so that when the vehicle enters the intersection on red, there will be an ATE violation, but there should be no accident. After approximately 18 months of research, speed studies that show large numbers of vehicles driving at excessive speeds, recommendations from a citizen committee to increase traffic enforcement, complaints from citizens about traffic safety and discussion of these issues at at least six public meetings of the City Council, Chief of Police Mark Dalsing is recommending the approval of Automated Traffic Enforcement for the City of Dubuque. 2 I concur with the recommendation and respectfully request Mayor and City Council approval. Michael C. Van Milligen MCVM:jh Attachment cc: Barry Lindahl, City Attorney Cindy Steinhauser, Assistant City Manager Teri Goodmann, Assistant City Manager Mark M. Da!sing, Chief of Police Gus Psihoyos, City Engineer Dave Ness, Civil Engineer II 3 THE CITY OF DUB TE MEMORANDUM Masterpiece on the Mississippi July 12, 2012 TO: Michael C. Van Milligen City Manager FR: Mark M. Dalsing Chief of Police RE: Automated Traffic Enforcement Update & Ordinance Recommendation INTRODUCTION This memorandum will introduce the ordinance for the City of Dubuque's Automated Traffic Enforcement (ATE) system. BACKGROUND The Dubuque Police Department has been examining Automated Traffic Enforcement (ATE) systems for some time as a method to reduce violations and accidents, and raise overall driver awareness. The Safe Community Task Force recommendation #13 says, "Direct Police Department to enforce traffic ordinances more aggressively." (Attachment I). This attachment includes the report submitted at a February 28, 2011 City Council Work Session that includes the statement, "The Chief of Police also is evaluating the use of red light cameras and speed cameras." The City Council made ATE one of its September 2011 priorities (Attachment II) and a formal review process began shortly thereafter. At the November 21, 2011 City Council Meeting, the Council authorized the Dubuque Police Department to release a Request for Proposals (RFP) on ATE systems (Attachment III) and an RFP was released on November 25, 2011. After a thorough review process, the RFP Review Committee recommended Redflex Traffic Systems to the City Council as part of a January 30, 2012 Work Session. During that Work Session, the City Council authorized staff to continue developing the ATE system with the vendor (Attachment IV). Since that time, the Police and Legal Departments have been working on the ordinance and a proposed contract from Redflex. The ordinance is now ready for review and adoption. 1 DISCUSSION In the early 2000's, the City of Dubuque and the Iowa Department of Transportation (IDOT) did a grant funded project called "Red Light Running," to study the practicality of a camera system to detect vehicles running red lights. The northbound traffic on John F. Kennedy Rd. at Pennsylvania Avenue was the only monitored intersection. Based on the study it was determined that the reliability and cost of the equipment, combined with staff levels needed to monitor the violations, made the system impractical. The Dubuque Police Department has continued to monitor the developments in technology and quality of these systems since this initial study. Over the past several years, various cities in Iowa have implemented Automated Traffic Enforcement (ATE) systems as a means to reduce traffic violations and prevent accidents. These cities include but are not limited to Davenport, Cedar Rapids, Clive, Des Moines, Muscatine, Fort Dodge, Council Bluffs and Sioux City. Iowa City is currently in the process of implementing a system. As these cities developed their systems, the Dubuque Police Department monitored them to see what successes they were having in accident reduction and met with some of the agencies individually or collectively at a regional meeting. All of the representatives from the cities we spoke to reported accident reductions, which they attribute to the overall ATE programs, which include education and awareness as major components and not just cameras documenting violators. As examples, Davenport reported a citywide 9.5% accident reduction rate and Cedar Rapids reported a citywide accident reduction rate of 22 %. At ATE monitored intersections and roadways some Iowa cities have reported accident reductions above 80 %. An Iowa State University - Center for Transportation Research and Education study entitled "The Effectiveness of Iowa's Automated Red Light Running Enforcement Programs," was submitted in December 2007. This lengthy study addresses the pros and cons of engineering countermeasures, legal challenges, and accident data. The study found cities in Iowa with ATE saw accident decreases ranging from 20 -44% in total accidents, and a 40 -90% decrease in ATE intersections. The entire study can be reviewed at http: / /www.intrans.iastate.edu /reports /rlr- phase2.pdf. Most importantly, ATE systems have proven to work in the State of Iowa. While results of some information from other states is conflicting, information and general results demonstrate that the systems make driving safer. DUBUQUE ACCIDENTS & ENFORCEMENT In calendar year 2010 the Dubuque Police Department responded to 2965 accident investigations, and in 2011 we responded to 2836 accident investigations. While accidents occur for a variety of reasons, speed, failure to obey traffic control devices (traffic signals, signs) and other intersection related issues are common causes. 2 A Dubuque Police Department study of Iowa Department of Transportation (IDOT) crash data was completed for the years 2001 through 2010. The study showed that there were 13,334 accidents in the City of Dubuque that were reported to the IDOT. These accidents resulted in an average property damage of $4,001 per accident, for a total of $53,345,745. More importantly, there were 20 fatal accidents, 160 major injury accidents, and an additional 3,556 accidents with minor /possible injuries. When accidents are reported to the IDOT, a major cause is listed. The major cause is the primary factor the reporting officer believes led to the accident. Of the 13,334 accidents reviewed, 1058 listed driver ran traffic signal as the major cause, 371 showed speed related violations as the major cause, and 2,900 showed failure to maintain control, which is often a speed related violation. Ran traffic signal was also listed as the major cause in 21 of the 160 major injury accidents, and 3 of the 20 fatal accidents. A Dubuque Police Department study of IDOT accident data was also completed for years 2003 to 2010 for accident intersections in Dubuque. In the study, the top accident intersections were identified for each year. While the specific intersections and ranking of the intersections change over the years, the same intersections routinely show up in each year's statistics. The study also showed that the 10 -15 intersections identified each year also comprise approximately 10% of all of the City's accidents in the given year. With the hundreds of intersections and streets in the city, having one out of every ten accidents occur at ten individual locations is cause for concern. These intersections are some that we are strongly examining as potential ATE intersections. We use accident data like the above to encourage and /or direct our officers to concentrate their enforcement efforts. While we encourage and direct our efforts on known problem areas, there are several shortcomings to this method. First, not all locations are physically designed to allow for traditional observation and enforcement. Multi -lane intersections without adjoining off street spaces for squad cars make observation and enforcement activities very difficult. As an example, the intersection of Dodge & Locust at the foot of the Julien Dubuque Bridge is traditionally one of the top five accident intersections. The lack of off - street observation points and overall traffic congestion makes enforcement very difficult. A second factor is staffing and calls for service. While the department has added additional officers over the past five years, we have also experienced a high level of turnover. The natural attrition of staff impacts the Patrol division the most as all officers start on Patrol and this is where the vacancies generally exist. This combined with an increase in calls for service every year, generally results in decreased time available for traffic enforcement. The Safe Community Task Force made increased traffic enforcement a recommendation to the City Council. Despite staffing and call issues, the department responded and had a major increase in traffic enforcement. While we hope the increase in enforcement had a positive impact on traffic safety, we also recognize the fact that enforcement time is limited and we cannot begin to cover the multitude of intersections and streets in the City. 3 Additionally, traffic is moving 24 hours a day in the City and it is impossible to try and watch each and every intersection and roadway at all times to prevent violations and accidents. This is where automated enforcement can assist the City. Automated enforcement can monitor intersections and roadways at all times, and enforcement action can be taken on violators at a later time. Just as important as enforcement, is driver awareness and education. A well publicized ATE campaign, as well as obvious signage for enforcement zones, will hopefully contribute to better driving habits. CITIZEN CONCERNS - ENGINEERING There have been a number of citizen concerns and suggestions in both the physical design, engineering and signal controls of intersections that the City's Engineering Department has addressed. Rather than list them all again in this memo, I would encourage you to again review the memo dated January 27, 2012 from Mark Dalsing to City Manager Van Milligen, which was part of the January 30, 2012 Council Work Session on ATE. That information is included with this memo as Attachment 4, and the specific engineering information can be located on pages 4 through 7. To synopsize the information from that memo, the City of Dubuque relies on the best industry standards and practices as detailed from sources such as the Institute of Traffic Engineers and the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices to ensure that streets and intersections are designed, constructed and controlled to conform to these high standards. ADDITIONAL CITIZEN CONCERNS Communities with ATE systems have heard citizen concerns about the systems, and Dubuque is no different. Several concerns were brought up and we are addressing them as they are identified. These are also listed in the aforementioned January 27, 2012 memo, but I will synopsize them here. As we are dealing with civil infractions as opposed to criminal infractions, not all of the same rules apply in court proceedings and procedures. One of the concerns is the "right to face your accuser." The courts have ruled many times on the admissibility of photos and video when properly presented and the right to "face your accuser" is associated with prosecution in a criminal cases not civil cases. A concern also tied in with this concept is that some company will be issuing the violations based on its own subjective standards, or a "machine" will automatically issue violations. The camera system will simply detect potential violations, a vendor employee will ensure the violation meets our standards, and as the final level of approval, a Dubuque Police Department employee will make the final decision violations. The proposed process also gives people the right to due process. The violations would be issued as civil infractions with the right to view violations, and an appeal process including the option of trial at the District Court. 4 Some opponents of ATE have questioned the constitutionality of the systems. In the lone challenge thus far, the Iowa Supreme Court has supported cities' right to use ATE systems. (City of Davenport vs. Seymour). Another concern expressed is the fact that a vehicle's registered owner is given the violation and not the driver. As this is a civil violation and not a criminal violation, the responsibility falls on the registered owner in much the same manner as parking violations, impounded vehicles, and private property /home issues. We do recognize special circumstances may exist, so we propose that any system we use would allow for a vehicle's registered owner to identify and "designate" the driver and have the infraction redirected to that individual. An awareness campaign would also target leased vehicle providers, although many of them already cover this issue in their contracts. We also propose a widespread education and public awareness campaign including advertising and informational materials for citizens. Because accident prevention and driver awareness are the primary goals of an ATE system, we would also propose that the City's program be very visible. We propose that all intersections or roadways with ATE systems be marked with high - profile signs alerting drivers to the enforcement areas. We would also regularly publish the enforcement locations the City's website and provide media releases about the enforcement locations. Since the ATE discussions began, the Dubuque Police Department has advocated that enforcement data in ATE areas be available for public review and that accident data both in ATE areas and citywide be regularly analyzed and available for public review. One unique feature of Redflex's ATE system is a signal pre - emption system called "Halo." This feature detects vehicle speed and distance from an intersection and calculates if a car will enter the intersection late. If so, HALO pauses the green light for cross traffic, allowing the violating car to clear the intersection and prevent a possible accident. The Redflex has offered HALO to the City for each of the intersections where we install ATE. ONGOING PROCESS FOR ATE While the contract and ordinance processes have been in progress, Redflex did some initial data collection at Dubuque locations. Speed studies were done by putting speed measuring "pucks" on the roadway in two locations of Dodge Street and two locations on the NW Arterial. They also installed temporary cameras and gathered 12 hours of video at select intersections. The video was then reviewed by their staff to document violations or potential violations. This data was gathered between April 3, 2012 and April 5, 2012. The results of the speed and red light studies are attached to this document as Attachment V. 5 The City of Dubuque Engineering has previously conducted speed studies in similar locations and has conducted more recent studies for comparison with the Redflex study. The City's studies are included as Attachment VI. We will continue to work with Redflex to examine other areas in the city where ATE may be beneficial. As part of this ongoing process, a City Ordinance regulating ATE is required. City staff has created an ordinance for Council review and adoption as a next step. CONCLUSION & RECOMMENDATION As part of the ATE system development, I am recommending adoption of the ordinance. ACTION REQUESTED City Manager review and approval; and recommendation to City Council to adopt the Automated Traffic Enforcement ordinance. Attachments: I) Safe Community Task Force recommendations and February 28, 2011 City Council Work session Minutes II) September 2011 City Council Priorities III) November 21, 2011 minutes from City Council Meeting; November 17, 2011 memo from M. Dalsing to M. Van Milligen detailing RFP for ATE and a copy of RFP IV) January 30, 2012 City Council Work session minutes; January 27, 2012 memo from m. Dalsing to M. Van Milligen recommending ATE vendor V) Speed and Red Light studies conducted by Redflex in April 2012 VI) Speed studies conducted by the City of Dubuque Engineering Department VII) November 25, 2011 memo from M. Dalsing to M. Van Milligen confirming the release of the RFP VIII) M. Dalsing Power Point presentation from January 30, 2012 City Council Work Session IX) Frequently asked Questions (FAQ) developed as part of the public awareness portion of ATE 6 Prepared by Crenna M Brumwell, Esq 300 Main Street Suite 330 Dubuque IA 52001 563 589 -4381 ORDINANCE NO. -12 AMENDING CITY OF DUBUQUE CODE OF ORDINANCES TITLE 9 MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC BY ADDING A NEW CHAPTER 17 AUTOMATIC TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT, PROVIDING FOR AUTOMATIC TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT AND ESTABLISHING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS WHEREAS, the City of Dubuque is vested with home rule authority pursuant to Article III, Section 38A of the Iowa Constitution and Chapter 364 of the Iowa Code; and WHEREAS, the City of Dubuque is located in a high- density traffic area and regularly experiences traffic incidents related to the failure of motorists to obey duly erected traffic control devices, exposing its citizens to the dangers of personal injury and property damage; and WHEREAS, the City Council is concerned with the violation of state statutes and City of Dubuque ordinances concerning traffic signals, specifically, the failure of motorists to stop at red lights, the failure to obey "no turn on red signs ", and the failure to obey posted speed limit signs; and WHEREAS, apprehending motorists who fail to obey traffic control devices through law enforcement observance, chase, and citation is difficult, dangerous, and expensive and requires the City to commit additional personnel that would not be necessary with the use of automated traffic infraction detectors with image capture technologies; and WHEREAS, local governments in different parts of the state of Iowa and nation have demonstrated that the combination of traffic infraction detectors with traditional traffic law enforcement methods enhance vehicular and pedestrian safety; and WHEREAS, automated traffic enforcement laws are authorized both by Iowa home rule and the Iowa Supreme Court, in City of Davenport v. Seymour, 755 N.W.2d 533 (Iowa 2008), all of which recognize the rights of municipalities to utilize traffic infraction detectors to regulate municipal traffic; and WHEREAS, the City Council finds that implementation of the enforcement program set forth in this Ordinance will promote, protect, and improve the health, safety, and welfare of the citizens of the City of Dubuque consistent with the authority of and limitations on the City pursuant to case law, the Constitution of the State of Iowa, and the Iowa Code. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA: Section 1. Title 9 of the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances is amended by adding the following new Chapter 17: CHAPTER 17 AUTOMATED TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT 9 -17 -1: DEFINITIONS: The following words and phrases, when used in this chapter, have the following meaning: AUTOMATED TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT CONTRACTOR: The company or entity, if any, with which the city of Dubuque contracts equipment and /or services in connection with the automated traffic enforcement system. AUTOMATED TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT SYSTEM: An electronic system consisting of a photograph, video, or electronic camera and a vehicle sensor which automatically produces photographs, video, or digital images of vehicles violating standard traffic control devices or speed restrictions. CHIEF OF POLICE: The chief of police or the chiefs designee. DESIGNATED PERSON: The person identified by the vehicle owner as the operator of the vehicle at the date and time of the violation. NOTICE OF VIOLATION: A notice generated in connection with the automated traffic enforcement system. VEHICLE OWNER: The person or entity identified by the Iowa Department of Transportation, or registered with any other state vehicle registration office, as the registered owner of a vehicle. 9 -17 -2: GENERAL: The city of Dubuque, in accordance with its police powers, may deploy, erect, or cause to have erected an automated traffic enforcement system (the "system ") for making video images of vehicles at locations designated by the city manager or the city manager's designee. The system may be managed by the automated traffic enforcement contractor (the "contractor ") that owns and operates the requisite equipment with supervisory control vested in the chief of police. Video images shall be provided to the chief of police by the contractor for review. The chief of police will determine whether a vehicle owner is in violation of the city's traffic control ordinances. 2 9 -17 -3: VEHICLE OWNER'S CIVIL LIABILITY FOR CERTAIN TRAFFIC OFFENSES: A. A vehicle owner or designated person is liable for a fine as provided herein if the system shows that the vehicle owner's vehicle crossed a marked stop line or the intersection plane at a system location when the traffic signal for that vehicle's direction was emitting a steady red light or red arrow and /or the system shows that the vehicle owner drove in excess of posted speed limit signs in a designated automated traffic enforcement area. B. In no event will a notice of violation issued under this chapter 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 or designated person's driving record. 9 -17 -4: NOTICE OF VIOLATION; FINE: A. Notice of the violation will be mailed by the chief of police by regular United States mail to the vehicle owner for each violation recorded by the system. The chief of police or the contractor will mail the notice not less than thirty (30) days after the violation. The notice will include the name and address of the vehicle owner, the vehicle make, if available and readily discernable, registration number, violation charged, time, date, location of the alleged violation, the applicable fine and monetary penalty which will be assessed for late payment, information as to contesting the notice, information as to designating another person to receive the violation, and that the evidence of the notice is a photograph, video, or digital image obtained by the system. B. The vehicle owner or designated person must pay to the City of Dubuque for a violation of section 9- 17 -3(A) a civil fine as follows: 1. Speeding Violations. Civil fines for speeding violations: Miles Per Hour (MPH) Over the Speed Limit Fine 1 -5 MPH $20.00 6 -10 MPH $40.00 11 -15 MPH $80.00 16 -20 MPH $90.00 21+ MPH $100.00' '$100.00 base fine plus $5.00 for each mile in excess of 20 mph over the speed limit. 2. Red Light Violations. The civil fine for a red light violation is $80.00. 3. Violations in School and Construction Zones. For speed or red light violations occurring in designated school and construction zones, the fines are double the amount of the scheduled fine. 3 C. Notwithstanding the foregoing, for a first offense, a vehicle owner or designated person may pay the fine and complete a National Safety Council defensive driving course approved by the chief of police. If a vehicle owner or designated person provides proof that the defensive driving course was completed within three (3) months of the violation, the vehicle owner or designated person will receive a rebate for the cost of the defensive driving course, not to exceed $50.00. 9 -17 -5: CONTESTING A NOTICE OF VIOLATION: A vehicle owner may contest a notice of violation by filing with chief of police, on a form provided by the chief of police, a request that, in lieu of the notice of violation, a municipal infraction citation be issued to the vehicle owner and filed with the small claims division of the Iowa District Court in Dubuque County. Such request must be filed within thirty (30) days from the date the notice of the violation is sent to the vehicle owner. Following issuance of the municipal infraction citation, the vehicle owner or designated person must file an answer and appearance with the Clerk of Court. The Clerk of Court will set the matter for trial before a judge or magistrate. If the Court finds the vehicle owner or designated person guilty of the municipal infraction, state mandated court costs will be added to the amount of the fine imposed by this chapter. 9 -17 -6: EXCEPTIONS TO OWNER LIABILITY: The vehicle owner is not liable for a violation pursuant to this chapter if: A. Designation. A vehicle owner designates another person as the operator of the vehicle at the date and time of the violation on an affidavit of non - responsibility form provided by the chief of police and filed with the chief of police not later than five (5) days after receipt of the notice of violation by the vehicle owner. A designated person may contest a notice of violation in the same manner as provided for a vehicle owner under section 9 -17 -5; B. The operator of the vehicle identified in the notice of violation was issued a uniform traffic citation for the violation; C. The violation occurred at any time after the vehicle identified in the notice of violation 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 and an affidavit of non - responsibility is submitted to the chief of police; D. The chief of police determines the vehicle identified in the notice of violation was an authorized emergency vehicle using emergency equipment, or a road repair or maintenance vehicle operating safely under assignment; E. The chief of police determines that the vehicle identified in the notice of violation was lawfully participating in a funeral procession; 4 F. The chief of police determines that the vehicle identified in the notice of violation reasonably entered the intersection in order to yield the right -of -way to an emergency vehicle; or G. The chief of police otherwise determines that the violation was the result of conditions or circumstances beyond the control of the operator of the vehicle. 9 -17 -7: FAILURE TO TIMELY PAY OR APPEAL: If the vehicle owner or designated person does not pay the fine by the due date stated in the notice of violation or contest the notice of violation as provided herein, late fees may be assessed, as approved by City Council resolution, and /or a municipal infraction citation may be filed by the chief of police and a fine may be imposed in accordance with section 1 -4 -2 of the Code of Ordinances. If the court finds the vehicle owner or designated person guilty of the municipal infraction, state mandated court costs will be added to the amount of the fine imposed by this section. Section 2. This Ordinance takes effect upon publication. Passed, approved, and adopted the day of 2012. Attest: Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk 5 Roy D. Buol, Mayor CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS REGULAR SESSION The Dubuque City Council met in regular session at 6:30 p.m. on December 5, 2011 in the Historic Federal Building, 350 W. 6th Street. Present: Mayor Buol, Council Members, Braig, Connors, Jones, Resnick, Sutton, City Manager Van Milligen, City Attorney Lindahl Absent: Council Member Kevin Lynch Mayor Buol read the call and stated this is a special session of the City Council to conduct such business that may properly come before Council. Pledge of Allegiance Invocation was provided by Cindy Pierce of Temple Beth El. CONSENT ITEMS Motion by Jones to receive and file the documents, adopt the resolutions, and dispose of as indicated. Seconded by Braig. Will Johnson, 2920 Keyway Street, requested ( #21) Citizen Petition - Red Light / Speed Enforcement Cameras be held for separate discussion. Motion carried 6 -0. Minutes and Reports Submitted: Arts and Cultural Affairs Advisory Commission of 10/25, City Council of 11/21, Civic Center Commission of 9/26, Community Development Advisory Commission of 10/19, Transit Advisory Board of 11/17 Library Board of Trustees Update from Meeting of November 17, 2011 Proof of publication for City Council Proceedings of Meeting of November 7, 2011. Upon motion the documents were received and filed. Notice of Claims and Suits: Judge Real Estate for property damage, Marylin Kennedy for property damage. Upon motion the documents were received, filed and referred to the City Attorney. Disposition of Claims and Suits: City Attorney advising that the following claims have been referred to Public Entity Risk Services of Iowa, the agent for the Iowa Communities Assurance Pool: Judge Real Estate, LLC for property damage, Marylin Kennedy for property damage, Roger Ruh for vehicle damage. Upon motion the documents were received, filed and concurred. 2011 CDBG Access Ramp Installation Project: City Manager recommending acceptance of the construction contract for the 2011 CDBG Access Ramp Installation Project, as completed by Skyline Trucking & Storage, Inc., in the final contract amount 2 of $32,320. Upon motion the documents were received and filed and Resolution No. 391 -11 Accepting the 2011 CDBG Access Ramp Installation Project and authorizing the payment of the contract amount to the contractor was adopted. 2011 Drain Tile Project: City Manager recommending acceptance of the 2011 Drain Tile Project improvements and authorizing the payment of the contract amount of $16,865.64 to Connolly Construction, Inc. Upon motion the documents were received and filed and Resolution No. 392 -11 Accepting the 2011 Drain Tile Project and authorizing the payment of the contract amount to the contractor was adopted. School Resource Officer (SRO) Agreement: City Manager recommending approval of the Fiscal Year 2011/2012 School Resource Officer Agreement between the City of Dubuque Police Department and the Dubuque Community School District. Upon motion the documents were received, filed, and approved. RISE Funding Agreement - East 7th Street Improvements: City Manager recommending approval of a project agreement with the Iowa Department of Transportation for RISE funding to reconstruct East 7th Street in downtown Dubuque. Upon motion the documents were received and filed and Resolution No. 393 -11 Approving an agreement for R.I.S.E. funding with the Iowa Department of Transportation relating to redevelopment of East 7th Street in downtown Dubuque was adopted. Bee Branch Creek Restoration Project - Acquisition of 2420 Washington Street: City Manager recommending approval to purchase property at 2420 Washington Street from Don and Joyce Schoenberger for the appraised value of $69,000 as part of the acquisition program associated with the Bee Branch Creek Restoration Project. Upon motion the documents were received and filed and Resolution No. 394 -11 Approving the acquisition of real estate owned by Don and Joyce Schoenberger in the City of Dubuque was adopted. Bee Branch Creek Restoration Project - Acquisition of 2239 Prince Street: City Manager recommending approval to purchase property at 2239 Prince Street from Kim Kluga for the appraised value of $64,000 as part of the acquisition program associated with the Bee Branch Creek Restoration Project. Upon motion the documents were received and filed and Resolution No. 395 -11 Approving the acquisition of real estate owned by Kim Kluga in the City of Dubuque was adopted. Code of Ordinances - Supplement No 6.: City Clerk submitting Supplement No. 6 to the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances, which includes Ordinance Nos. 37 -11, 43 -11, 46 -11, and 47 -11. Upon motion the documents were received and filed and Resolution No. 396 -11 Adopting Supplement No. 6 to the Code of Ordinances of the City of Dubuque, Iowa, was adopted. Green Industrial Supply, Inc. - Iowa Values Funds (IVF): City Manager recommending authorizing a contract with the Iowa Economic Development Authority 3 (IEDA) for Iowa Values Funds (IVF) Financial Assistance benefits on behalf of Green Industrial Supply, Inc. Upon motion the documents were received and filed and Resolution No. 397 -11 Approving an Iowa Values Fund financial assistance contract by and among the Iowa Department of Economic Development, the City of Dubuque and Green Industrial Supply, Inc. was adopted. Dubuque County Cooperative Winter Maintenance Agreement: City Manager recommending approval of the new Cooperative Winter Maintenance Agreement between the City and County of Dubuque. Upon motion the documents were received, filed, and approved. Friends of the Mines of Spain Recognition: City Manager transmitting correspondence from the National Association for Interpretation informing the City that the Friends of the Mines of Spain has received an award for Excellence in Interpretive Support. Upon motion the documents were received and filed. Healthy Homes & Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention: City Manager recommending approval of a contract with the Dubuque County Board of Health and the Iowa Department of Public Health for continued funding of the Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program and a renewed agreement with the Visiting Nurse Association for services related to the Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program and Healthy Homes Program. Upon motion the documents were received, filed, and approved. Office of Healthy Homes and Lead Hazard Control Assessment: Correspondence from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's Office of Healthy Homes and Lead Hazard Control informing the City's that it's Healthy Homes and Lead Hazard Control program has received a Green designation and that its overall program performance is outstanding. Upon motion the documents were received and filed. 2011 Weed /Junk /Garbage Enforcement Programs: City Manager recommending the levy of special assessments for the second half of the 2011 Weed /Junk/Garbage Enforcement Programs in the total amount of $867.50, which is being levied against eight separate parcels of property. Upon motion the documents were received and filed and Resolution No. 398 -11 Adopting the Schedule of Assessments for second half of 2011 and directing the City Clerk to certify the Schedule of Assessments to the County Treasurer and to publish notice thereof was adopted. Mediacom Communications: Correspondence from Senior Manager of Government Relations for Mediacom Communications Lee Grassley correcting the amount of rate change stated in correspondence dated November 8, 2011. Upon motion the document was received and filed. PetData, Inc. - Contract Renewal: City Manager recommending approval of a renewal agreement with PetData, Inc. for the pet licensing service that processes the 4 sale of all dog and cat licenses in the City of Dubuque. Upon motion the documents were received, filed, and approved. Proudly Accessible Dubuque - Quarterly Update: City Manager transmitting the quarterly update from Proudly Accessible Dubuque. Upon motion the document was received and filed. Raymond Place / Maiden Lane Retaining Wall Repair: City Manager recommending acceptance of the construction contract for the Raymond Place /Maiden Lane Retaining Wall Repair Project, as completed by Top Grade Excavating, Inc., in the final contract amount of $225,796.54, and adoption of the Final Schedule of Assessments. Upon motion the documents were received and filed and Resolution No. 399 -11 Accepting the Raymond Place /Maiden Lane retaining wall repair project and authorizing the payment of the contract amount to the contractor; and Resolution No. 400 -11 Adopting the Final Assessment Schedule for the Raymond Place / Maiden Lane Retaining Wall Repair Project were adopted. Citizen Petition - Red Light / Speed Enforcement Cameras: Will Johnson submitting a citizen petition in opposition to the proposed red light / speed enforcement cameras. Motion by a Braig to receive and file the documents. Seconded by Jones. Will Johnson, 2920 Keyway Street, provided informational handouts and spoke in opposition to the proposed program on behalf of the petitioners. Motion carried 6 -0. Dubuque Terminals - Amendment to Lease Agreement: City Manager recommending approval of the First Amendment to the Lease Agreement between the City of Dubuque, Iowa, and Dubuque Terminals, Inc. (The Ice Harbor Lease). Upon motion the documents were received and filed and Resolution No. 401 -11 Approving a First Amendment to the Lease Agreement between the City of Dubuque, Iowa, and Dubuque Terminals, Inc., was adopted. Crescent Community Health Center - Immediate Facility Improvement Grant: City Manager submitting correspondence to the Health Resources and Services Administration in support of Crescent Community Health Center's application for an Immediate Facility Improvement grant. Upon motion the documents were received, filed, and approved. 10th & Central Parking Ramp and Fire Headquarters Expansion Project: City Manager recommending acceptance of the construction contract for the 10th & Central Parking Ramp and Fire Headquarters Expansion Project, as completed by J.P. Cullen & Sons, Inc., in the final contract amount of $7,906,417. Upon motion the documents were received and filed and Resolution No. 402 -11 Accepting the 10th and Central Parking Ramp and Fire Headquarters Expansion and authorizing the payment of the contract amount to the contractor, J.P. Cullen & Sons, Inc., was adopted. Dubuque Racing Association: City Manager recommending approval of the refinancing of the existing Dubuque Racing Association debt at more favorable terms 5 with the same lenders, American Trust and Savings Bank and Dubuque Bank & Trust as requested by Dubuque Racing Association President and CEO, Jesus Aviles. Upon motion the documents were received, filed, and approved. Brookings Institution Metropolitan Policy Program: City Manager transmitting correspondence from the Brookings Institution, the Hitachi Corporation, and the American Association for the Advancement of Science thanking Mayor Buol for participating in the closing discussion of the Eco- Engineering: Building Sustainable Cities forum on October 6, 2011. Upon motion the document was received and filed. City of Dubuque State Legislative Issues for the 2012 Session: City Manager recommending approval of the City of Dubuque's State of Iowa Legislative Priorities to be adopted by the City Council and presented to legislators at the annual Legislative Dinner on December 7, at 5:30 p.m. at the Grand River Center. Upon motion the documents were received, filed, and approved. Platinum Holdings, LLC- Debt Refinancing: City Manager recommending approval of a request from Platinum Holdings, LLC (The Grand Harbor) to refinance their debt. Upon motion the documents were received and filed and Resolution No. 403 -11 Approving Consent and Subordination to Third Mortgage Agreement for Platinum Holdings, LLC in favor of American Trust & Savings Bank and approving an amendment to First Mortgage Agreement with American Trust & Savings Bank; Resolution No. 404- 11 Approving Consent and Subordination to Second Mortgage Agreement for Platinum Holdings, LLC in Favor or E.C.I.A Business Growth, Inc.; and Resolution No. 405 -11 Approving an Assignment of Amended Development Agreement, Assignment of Lease, and Assignment of Parking Use Agreement to ECIA Business Growth, Inc., were adopted. Brownfields Grant Application: City Manager recommending submittal of an application to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for $400,000 in financial assistance in doing Brownfield Assessment in the City of Dubuque. Upon motion the documents were received, filed, and approved. Watershed Management Authority - Phase I Grant: City Manager recommending approval of the acceptance of a $24,500 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) for the purpose of creating a Watershed Management Authority Board for the Catfish Creek Watershed. Upon motion the documents were received and filed and Resolution No. 406 -11 Authorizing acceptance of a Community Development Block Grant award in the amount of $24,500 for the creation of a Watershed Management Authority Board for the Catfish Creek Watershed was adopted. 10th and Central Avenue Parking Facility - Adoption of Mortgage: City Manager recommending approval of a resolution adopting the First Priority Mortgage required by the U.S. Department of Commerce, Department of Economic Development Administration relative to their grant award of $1.5 million towards the construction of the Central Avenue Parking Ramp. Upon motion the documents were received and filed 6 and Resolution No. 407 -11 Authorizing the City Manager to sign an Agreement and Mortgage in favor of the U.S. Department of Commerce, Economic Development Administration related to EDA Award # 05 -01 -04941 for the construction of the 10th and Central Parking Facility was adopted. Signed Contracts: A) Giese Roofing Short Form Contract for the Fire Station No. 5 Roof Replacement; B) Strand Associates, Inc., Amendment No.5 for the Water Pollution Control Plant Modifications Project. Upon motion the documents were received and filed. Liquor License Renewals: City Manager recommending approval of annual liquor license renewals as submitted. Upon motion the documents were received and filed and Resolution No. 408 -11 Granting the issuance of a Class "LB" (Hotel /Motel) Liquor License to Holiday Inn Dubuque Five Flags; a Class "C" Beer /Liquor License to Pepper Sprout, Inc.; a Class "B" Wine to Hy -Vee # 2; and a Class "WBN" Native Wine to the Engraved Gift Collection and the Dubuque Area Chamber of Commerce; and Resolution No. 409 -11 Granting the issuance of a Class "C" Beer Permit to Hy -Vee # 2 were adopted. ITEMS TO BE SET FOR PUBLIC HEARING Motion by Connors to receive and file the documents, adopt the resolutions, set the public hearings as indicated, and direct the City Clerk to publish notice as prescribed by law. Seconded by Resnick. Motion carried 6 -0. Bonson Block, LLC - Development Agreement: City Manager recommending setting a public hearing for December 19, 2011 to consider a proposed development agreement with Bonson Block, LLC for property at 356 Main Street. Upon motion the documents were received and filed and Resolution No. 410 -11 Fixing the date for a public hearing of the City Council of the City of Dubuque, Iowa on the proposed issuance of Urban Renewal Tax Increment Revenue Obligations and the execution of a development agreement relating thereto with Bonson Block L.L.C., and providing for the publication of notice thereof setting a public hearing for a meeting to commence at 6:30 p.m. on December 19, 2011 in the Historic Federal Building. Scale House Building Project: City Manager recommending initiation of the bidding process for the Purina Drive Weigh Scale House Project, and further recommends that a public hearing be set for January 3, 2012. Upon motion the documents were received and filed and Resolution No. 411 -11 Preliminary approval of plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimated cost; setting date of public hearing on plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimated cost; and ordering the advertisement for bids (Purina Drive Weigh Scale House Building Project) setting a public hearing for a meeting to commence at 6:30 p.m. on January 3, 2012 in the Historic Federal Building. 7 BOARDS /COMMISSIONS Applicants were invited to address the City Council regarding their desire to serve on the following Boards /Commissions; applicant appointments will be made at the next City Council meeting. Human Rights Commission: Two 3 -year terms through January 1, 2015 (Expiring terms of Allen and Stewart). Applicants: Anthony Allen, 1725 1/2 Delhi Street; and R.R.S. Stewart, 460 Summit Street. Mr. Allen and Ms. Stewart spoke in support of their respective appointments. Mediacom Charitable Foundation: Two 1 -year terms through December 31, 2012 (Expiring terms of Chavenelle and Twining). Applicants: Gail Chavenelle, 1155 Kelly Lane; and Connie Twinning, 421 N. Booth Street. Ms. Twinning spoke in support of her appointment. PUBLIC HEARINGS Upon motion the rules were suspended allowing anyone present to address the City Council. Request to Rezone - 2155 Rockdale Road: Zoning Advisory Commission recommending approval to rezone property located at 2155 Rockdale Road from R -3 Moderate Density Multi - Family Residential District tO C -3 General Commercial District as requested by Joe Zwack, Triple J Land Co. LLC / Daryl Biechler, DSD Properties. Motion by Connors to receive and file the documents and that the requirement that a proposed ordinance be considered and voted on for passage at two Council meetings prior to the meeting at which it is to be passed be suspended. Seconded by Resnick. Assistant Planning Services Manager Kyle Kritz provided a staff report. Developer Daryl Biechler, 7762 Wildnest Lane and owner of Rock Solid Masonry, spoke in support of the proposed ordinance stating that conditions had been resolved and thanked the Council and staff for their guidance. Richard Cheney, 2270 Jaeger Drive, stated that the issues had been resolved to the approval of the neighbors. Motion carried 6 -0. Motion by Connors for final consideration and passage of Ordinance No. 52 -11 Amending Title 16 of the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances, Unified Development Code by reclassifying hereinafter described property located at 2155 Rockdale Road from R -3 Moderate Density Multi - Family Residential District to C -3 General Commercial District with conditions. Seconded by Resnick. Motion carried 6 -0. General Obligation Urban Renewal Bonds: Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider the issuance of not to exceed $5,000,000 in General Obligation Urban Renewal Bonds for Greater Downtown Improvements and the City Manager recommending approval. Motion by Braig to receive and file the documents and a adopt Resolution No. 412 -11 Instituting proceedings to take additional action for the issuance of not to exceed $5,000,000 General Obligation Bonds. Seconded by Connors. Motion carried 6 -0. General Obligation Bonds: Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider the issuance of not to exceed $9,000,000 in General Obligation Bonds for Essential 8 Corporate Purposes and the City Manager recommending approval. Motion by Braig to receive and file the documents and adopt Resolution No. 413 -11 Instituting proceedings to take additional action for the issuance of not to exceed $9,000,000 General Obligation Bonds. Seconded by Connors. Motion carried 6 -0. Lower Bee Branch Creek Overlook Project: Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider approval of the plans, specifications, form of contract and the estimated cost of $1,170,411 for the Lower Bee Branch Creek Overlook Project and the City Manager recommending approval. Motion by Connors to receive and file the documents and adopt Resolution No. 414 -11 Approval of plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimated cost for the Lower Bee Branch Creek Overlook Project. Seconded by Jones. Motion carried 6 -0. Lower Bee Branch Floating Island Project: Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider approval of the plans, specifications, form of contract and the estimated cost of $198,495 for the Lower Bee Branch Creek Floating Island Project and the City Manager recommending approval. Motion by Braig to receive and file the documents and adopt Resolution No. 415 -11 Approval of plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimated cost for the Lower Bee Branch Creek Floating Island Project. Seconded by Jones. Responding to questions from the City Council, Civil Engineer Deron Muehring stated that the cost of the project is based on that of the materials used. The vendor assembles the project and it is anchored in the water. There are about 3,000 island project currently in the country. Motion carried 6 -0. Upon motion the rules were reinstated limiting discussion to the City Council. ACTION ITEMS Project Concern Assistance and Expense Reports: Project Concern Executive Director Nancy Lewis to provided a verbal report on the assistance and expenses of the July 2011 storm event. Motion by Jones to receive and file the documents and listen to the report. Seconded by Braig. Ms. Lewis reviewed the history of how Project Concern became a call center for the July 2011 storm event, shared cost figures, and described successes and weaknesses in the process. Motion carried 6 -0. Grand River Center Exhibit Hall Carpet Replacement Project: City Manager recommending award of the Grand River Center Exhibit Hall Carpet Replacement Project contract to the low bidder, Floor Show Companies, in the amount of $89,358. Motion by Connors to receive and file the documents and adopt Resolution No. 416 -11 Awarding Contract (Grand River Center Exhibit Hall Carpet Replacement Project). Seconded by Jones. Responding to questions from the City Council, Leisure Services Manager Marie Ware stated that recycling the old carpet was a component of the bid. 2011 Hazard Mitigation Grant Program Buy -Out: City Manager recommending approval to submit the City of Dubuque's 2011 Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) Buyout Application in the amount of $673,718 for four flood damages 9 properties in the Manson Road /Old Mill Road area. Motion by Jones to receive and file the documents and adopt Resolution No. 417 -11 Authorizing HMPG grant application for acquisition of flood- damaged properties. Seconded by Braig. Motion carried 6 -0. A.Y. McDonald - Financial Assistance Application: City Manager recommending authorization to submit an application for financial assistance to the Iowa Economic Development Authority on behalf of A.Y. McDonald for a major expenditure at the Dubuque facility. Motion by Jones to receive and file the documents and adopt Resolution No. 418 -11 Authorizing the filing of an application for state financial assistance on behalf of A.Y. McDonald Mfg. Co. Seconded by Braig. Motion carried 6 -0. Arts and Cultural Affairs Coordinator Position: City Manager recommending approval to increase the Arts and Cultural Affairs Coordinator from a part -time 10 hours per week (.25 FTE) position to a part -time 20 hours per week (.5 FTE position). Motion by Connors to receive and file the documents and approve the recommendation. Seconded by Resnick. Arts and Cultural Affairs Coordinator Jan Stoffel described her duties and the expansion of the arts programs in Dubuque. Motion carried 6 -0. Purchase of Services - Survey of Iowa Cities: City Manager submitting research how contracts for purchase of services are handled by other cities in Iowa. Restated motion by Connors to receive and file the documents, that the Purchase of Services budget process remains as it is or the next fiscal year, and immediately direct the Community Development Advisory Commission to develop a purchase of services funding review process for City Council approval by May 2012.Seconded by Braig. Council discussion included concerns about budgeting a specific amount that would always cap out with the number of requests, sunsetting of annual requests, and distinguishing between purchase of services and non - profit agency services. Motion carried 6 -0. Operation New View Community Action Agency: Correspondence from Operation New View Executive Director M. Thomas Stoval requesting City representation on the Agency's Board of Directors for 2012. Currently Council Members Lynn Sutton and David Resnick, and City Manager designee Assistant Budget Director Jason Hartman. Motion by Connors to re- appoint Council Members Sutton and Resnick and the City Manager or his designee (currently Assistant Budget Director Jason Hartman). Seconded by Braig. Resnick stated that he is willing to serve another term but would like to consider alternating membership next year with another Council member to gain experience from a different board appointment. Motion carried 6 -0. COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS Sutton reported on the Martin Luther King, Jr. essay contest on Saturday, December 10, at the Dubuque Community School District Forum Building and that volunteer judges are needed. 10 PUBLIC INPUT Joseph Jacobsmeier, 1343 Loras Boulevard, stated that the revenue received from the proposed red Tight and speed enforcement camera program could fund the Purchase of Services requests. Susan Honda of Federal Way, Washington, stated that she is in town visiting her son and complimented the Council on what a nice community Dubuque is. CLOSED SESSION Motion by Jones to convene in closed session at 8:09 p.m. regarding pending litigation and property acquisition pursuant to Chapter 21.5(1)(c)(j) Code of Iowa. Seconded by Resnick. Motion carried 6 -0. Upon motion the City Council reconvened in open session at 9:04 p.m. stating that staff had been given proper direction. There being no further business, upon motion, the City Council adjourned at 9:05 p.m. It 12/14 /s /Kevin S. Firnstahl City Clerk 11 portatton Engineers 1 Meeting CA. July i5 2002 • 71 'I I III I i , pI I' 1111 ilihiGl it I i!I � illl 1'11 I i l loll 1'1 iii��h„ �� 11 III: Mil Rd�111 �,,Ili� tl ill,li �1'!II{'f �! 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Platoon Headways: 1.5 seconds RADAR VEHICLE SPEED SURVEY SECTION Date: 9/21/2000 Weather: Dry Observer: Grant Johnson, PE, PTOE Northlb €vuln Day: Thursday Number of Vehicles u.athbet. Ind Time: 3:10 -3:30 pm Direction: Both 8.5tht %: .58 MPH HEAD Average: 51 MPH TOTAL WAYS Paco: 411 to 50 Iv1IIPH MPH 5 1 0 1 5 5 1 0 1 5 60 55 50 45 40 Total Number of Vehicles: p COUNTY OF NEVADA ENGINEERING STUDY FOR HIGHWAY LEVEL OF SERVICE Highway: SR 49 Location: Between Jaeger and Dry Creek Distance: 0,50 Ivliles Survey Segment: 5 lane section on rolling hills Posted Speed: 45 MPH Grade: 1 -2R6 variable grade Road Width: 60' (5 lanes) Shoulder Widths: 8' Percent No Passing: 096 Median: Two -way LT Lane Shoulder Constraints: none CT Daily ADT: 27,000 CT PM Peak Hour: 2500 Observed PM Peak Hour: 2450 Trucks: 396 Terrain: Rolling Hills Bikes and Peds: None Avg. Platoon Headways: 1.5 seconds RADAR VEHICLE SPEED SURVEY SECTION Date: 9 /21/2000 Weather: Dry Observer: Grant Johnson, PE, PTOE Day: Thursday Time: Direction: Number of Vehicles INI oIrt hb Onnid Souath6 ouu id TOTAL HEAD WAYS 3:10 -3 :30 pm Both ESth 595: Average: Puce: 58 51 -1165 50 MPH MPH MPH MPH 5 t o 1 5 1 5 SecS 5 Total Number of Ve hicles: 133 �,.PP i.1. i ;i. — 3 fifill I 1111111 III 6?:j ifirx county ,m,40,11,72 A MONTH .Li 2 Jul-01 ▪ Aug-01 4 Sep-01 • 0t-01 • Nov-01 7 Deo-01 Jan-102 Feb-02 I Mar-02 Apr-102 May-02 8 10 11 12 -~r 13 '141 '15 16 17 ; 18 19 20 21 RED LIGHT RUNNING EVENTS 646 651 051 EIL21 716 697 556 523 CITATIONS MAILED 280 307 . 689 898 264 RT7 @ Dranesvillle Rd - Fairfax County, VA 294 385 422 323 284 261 422 June 2001 Data not plottedldue to possible anomaly RLR Events June01 = 110 Citabons. 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Cameras appear to be a way to keep revenue flowing for municipalities and red light contracts have proved to be increasingly invasive, unconstitutional and violate the 6th amendment. A dozen cities and nine states have banned such cameras. PRINTED NAME ADDRESS SIGNATURE 1. 2. 3. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15, 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. T. 0 40 n to 7 `? - > — r - (D RED LIGHT /SPEED ENFORCEMENT PETITION We, the undersigned tax payers, demand that NO red light and speed enforcement cameras be activated in the city of Dubuque, Iowa. These devices jeopardize safety and put profits ahead of citizens' interests. Cameras appear to be a way to keep revenue flowing for municipalities and red light contracts have proved to be increasingly invasive, unconstitutional and violate the 6th amendment. A dozen cities and nine states have banned such cameras. PRINTED NAME 7.C!; 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. j13. 14. 15. 16. 17. /2 CS ,fey- e . 118. 19 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25, ADDRESS LR a' tlC7 03- 7 Pb1W"( 01 t ► S la.t S+ 4 3130._ l ►t s2sd 75 fle-14 te _ �6 Ve �r / JJ3.i 3a /O �rro t&J W O V L4-“A J 595 - S1 o I. 4- .4 -J LIGHTISPEED ENFOCEMENT ETITION We, the undersigned tax payers, demand that NO red light and speed enforcement cameras be activated in the city of Dubuque, Iowa. These devices jeopardize safety and put profits ahead of citizens' interests. Cameras appear to be a way to keep revenue flowing for municipalities and red light contracts have proved to be increasingly invasive, unconstitutional and violate the 6th amendment. A dozen cities and nine states have banned such cameras. PRINTED NAME ADDRESS SIGNATURE 13.5 r 2_,Wo --ae3a÷ IA 0�`io Oivtirot S} OwIn. ASaool AthuosiU, 2.4 Nh ik 1 � 9. Ke R,A- N1lrA Q 30 5 Sa.m.a- r 10. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 11 I /. 'r. r/ q5--- a`--170 ` U� 2061 urPJtfSi Pivt- 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. RED LIGHT /SPEED ENFORCEMENT PETITION We, the undersigned tax payers, demand that NO red Tight and speed enforcement cameras be activated in the city of Dubuque, Iowa. These devices jeopardize safety and put profits ahead of citizens' interests. Cameras appear to be a way to keep revenue flowing for municipalities and red light contracts have proved to be increasingly invasive, unconstitutional and violate the 6th amendment. A dozen cities and nine states have banned such cameras. r PRINTED NAME ADDRESS SIGN 4iL- -.. �_ ∎, , ' -_ , 11� 2 . 1 3. 5. dry { rnr q8 7 .141i1 P d��t .' -e Ae � , n6 ,+ 141 600 ,e, ,nom„ 4 ' -' / a3 S4 , b\,krLb r e - . 6. 1 7. 8 1 9.I — — — — -- -- , 10, — -- — 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. - J 18fi 20. 21. 23. 24. 25. RED LIGHT EEI$ ENFt$IIWEMEN ETIT We, the undersigned tax payers, demand that NO red light and speed enforcement cameras be activated in the city of Dubuque, Iowa. These devices jeopardize safety and put profits ahead of citizens' interests. Cameras appear to be a way to keep revenue flowing for municipalities and red light contracts have proved to be increasingly invasive, unconstitutional and violate the 6th amendment. A dozen cities and nine states have banned such cameras. PRINTED NAME ADDRESS SIGNAL Li r) az lJh,-e 1)u e 5--)696 kJ: 30.00 :D ct. s C1-- 5 dcoo -cue r` m cci5 ,. 0 /5- - c d,/1 12. 5 eoo� (� 2320 wh;4c air ' - .m,2, 2320 k)�,,�- _4 a i �‘ �T e3 D1 G3hAQ IZ.c��%1 A : e, tJ k� CSR- I DO 0 kM >',. -t-or- $Zoo /-- .--4. �✓ it ° .S.l' G 18. W Jiro r� S c-(.t 'k '( \a —1(0 06 rv, - it l foil IN 22. 5) 6 7 fz.t L h r 23. �Y.if L a ' S L i 30/Lf1 _ J, 2J `jam / 9 ,/4 5 t Lp 4 �s.�i_Lcc_7 W'z.w A /67I� `(-_ —C .\4 -Lk Page of d- PRINTED NAME ADDRESS 1. NnU � y6 /e- Ac,/ ,I / f SIGNATURE 2. .9lc-Yii ip,V16.GIe () 1 d I " ...P LA. Ljky..t.I -- ..5- Los; i c.� /V !" 3. Xv`. L-1-0.1,- c't 11,1c--vt. A:l3ca 141,,,,_ r//' ,- 4. CS VIL /3COC- N ec scacie Pc1 52.003 r 5. f, 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. 31. 32. 33. 34. 35. Pane of NAME ADDRESS SIGNATURE PRINTED 22 \1\ 6\` , S rO \� , /6,z A ..�%�.A / I_I �%_tJ acoTs' u.)\--It\z_31-5,x_omidwom.,_ I. 5...-!4,..sky -ea • , .... ,4 e, - 772:': 1P e_e. Z 7 ,1 Z I Cl toIR . I .� PAW , ... _,&,_..,,,ii • t c L o'.v.52 5Aoc1 ` c t 1 s 5 (,, .S .e ►A i) �t i f �r �,.r 9 . id' i - / 10 — / oC W S�ILt�� Li 1 ( fc) 11.: \��C' c � ' 12. /' // vE/< i /9 Lc..,4, "-, S-/ 00 <)y IY 1"-)11-)* j-k_ S ),C`� lb -Ott 244' If &"ht(e 5.1' : 13. My ' E lJ Q' I 16( Fr5 Ail 14.' 15.,)-t�i 16. tC1C &Li ',G9 L epI, 1 1 Kctu Q. aeT A -1�_ 1—,) (fit C� K im it �s J J. • c. ��L � 2 -/ .:� dY 31 5 C7G s...,,, /1 Ji .• 17. C Y' L I ,,,,1 L C-12-05-1 I�,r ti,ci2 P L ►_ I, 18. 19. - Soto) `,AP�1uL -?�3I 5' ® l 21. �s __ 22. rir, 24.1.. 25. ' �y-. f J 13 t_ {,/ L_c�/ fa 1 \AM i _ Moex .7-- (A.( A' /,If 7 1°o c* e J* -go ! '� ---'/' J /{ -41-I of iq t`1zi,i + KC , d n . `1 ,(1) ":L. 010.6-iPCc� ' 9 71 lyi l l 14- 0,y ( 26. . 9 c51 crap? ` e 2 4(J7) , 1 ) .2.101d4-________- A ....,L-,,;-,___ %, vie'.. SiXe,A, 29. . ; iL4- ' •1. ' 5- cen J hie • ' ai t-a . 8 30. t si_ 1 �� Cds �� l _ 32. 33. ')A0-51 4 ,, , -.1-.e./V..e. o-4‘1, ,i,...5.(n.14 ___O &,_4/._. I A4 S / R Am 34. _ )733 sly 4 LAr\ U 'Ito o , 35. 41, S _ -Kb n i c� / (t �� ( ..Or . -, O RED LIGHT /SPEED ENFORCEMENT PETITION We, the undersigned tax payers, demand that NO red light and speed enforcement cameras be activated in the city of Dubuque, Iowa. These devices jeopardize safety and put profits ahead of citizens' interests. Cameras appear to be a way to keep revenue flowing for municipalities and red light contracts have proved to be increasingly invasive, unconstitutional and violate the 6th amendment. A dozen cities and nine states have banned such cameras. PRINTED NAME ADDRESS SIGNATURE DER RICH 2,fI 1. yt7It N Cwscid�el?d ,‘ 0 Lorrao is ld/i i' �. 30 � / l awrete r pa, vi 5. / �� .37Qko -1 /IN 0.1 U. s'>`1Zm 6. 7. r.. 8. 5°ee) D 9. /4 I,i Seri 9 141 w 1411.110 AIL./ 10 11 12. 13 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. (l ft 20. X10. ,,Lip A, • FIA �,drlu / {) et- 1, 7b 5 9 Yr'a.�'(S E` dy l)2 , DA -LA J C� I t ,4t-n en; . 1,4 • 1 II' . �Q93 4./„. (cl ,Uocd /r D ��i �� 35 3 0 Lo r,1,, 6z . a931 brahAyk) et -r- Bt pchQ r lit % Avai nyt Rd b BLc . t A '7 i fiji JO') • I K 21. e.-1 IA a Z 22. t � Tkp A r 40 / //ar villtliArt iv 23. .L 24, 25. L _ t ii s Iqqq1P 'RlarL d , 1 o zc mil J , d' 1. 2. 3. 4. WE the undersigned demand that NO red light and speed- enforcement cameras be activated in the City of Dubuque. These devices jeopardize safety, and put profits ahead of citizens interests. Cameras appear to be a way to keep revenue flowing for municipalities, red light contracts have proved to be increasingly invasive, unconstitutional, and violate the 6th amendment. A dozen cities and nine states have banned the cameras. ' PRINTED NAME ADDRESS 9, 10. 11. I - 12. 1131 14. 115. 16. J1 7. 18. 1 I- ; 19. 20. • 21. 22. 123 , j 24. I 25. RED LIGHT /SPEED ENFORCEMENT PETITION We, the undersigned tax payers, demand that NO red Tight and speed enforcement cameras be activated in the city of Dubuque, Iowa. These devices jeopardize safety and put profits ahead of citizens' interests. Cameras appear to be a way to keep revenue flowing for municipalities and red light contracts have proved to be increasingly invasive, unconstitutional and violate the 6th amendment. A dozen cities and nine states have banned such cameras. PRINTED NAME 8r-cc— .atiIA1MMh� 4.5,, J/ 5. /463± Dr 7. 8. `Jte7/ 41/�1 ADDRESS r�r2� 9. 10.IT Qr 11. 12. 13. Ar ' 'L- L ea YY1 LMU11 £aS� /%4 , SIG _AT i1 1. JJ% 14. 15. 16. Oli\ 1, ,4A -04-1- P -k ( ( .. jar 21, 17. 18. 19. 20. 22. 1 Ulm L'f ., A AWve 23, 24. 25. RED LIG T/SPEE NFOR PETITION ENT We, the undersigned tax payers, demand that NO red light and speed enforcement cameras be activated in the city of Dubuque, Iowa.. These devices jeopardize safety and put profits ahead of citizens' interests. Cameras appear to be a way to keep revenue flowing for municipalities and red light contracts have proved to be increasingly invasive, unconstitutional and violate the 6th amendment. A dozen cities and nine states have banned such cameras. PRINTED NAME 1. L^ua u /v/- 2. 3. 4. S. 6. 7. 8. ADDRESS SIGN URE \ \ ..C' J3/' 17. 18. L RED LIGHT /SPEED ENFORCEMENT PETITION We, the undersigned tax payers, demand that NO red light and speed enforcement cameras be activated in the city of Dubuque, Iowa. These devices jeopardize safety and put profits ahead of citizens' interests. Cameras appear to be a way to keep revenue flowing for municipalities and red light contracts have proved to be increasingly invasive, unconstitutional and violate the 6th amendment. A dozen cities and nine states have banned such cameras. 1 PRINTED NAME 1. tee ! 2_Che1 Callahan 4. - r CrIn f r 5. % , ill' telson 1 7. 8. 9. 110. ADDRESS '/ So (krtt&J kct a.5a/ 16(0e Sabo/ _)-442 czae c Est cr , (s'(jG' .Z� z.2 °e K- ' -tom /f- 47/ i' 4/r'_ 72,v 662 45,7i 116. 16. 17. L18. 19.1_ 20. 121._22.x_ i 23 24. 25. J ED LmHT/SPEE!$ ENFORCEMENT TITION We, the undersigned tax payers, demand that NO red Tight and speed enforcement cameras be activated in the city of Dubuque, Iowa. These devices jeopardize safety and put profits ahead of citizens' interests. Cameras appear to be a way to keep revenue flowing for municipalities and red light contracts have proved to be increasingly invasive, unconstitutional and violate the 6th amendment. A dozen cities and nine states have banned such cameras. 2 3 PRINTED NAME ADDRESS / /JOY 5":31)-001e/1/1 74Yv CO -k 4; /ai4. ZTA, /�lir�u� -rte �„e /6 Ic, i J - ScAH - i T ' 0 (. .aL�VieLU kV€ 'LL i4-111--(00/4L 5. _ak.C6 (cSLQ Q { � -�S 2ck &tom \ Ih L vsis C. V LL DRU' 7. ; ' / r ' �4ne- T, /04J -L L Sr fr.L J1T33 1-Y1 ea si,taLf g tf a /[u E I 73 d - J 9, 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. Zeit .�( 23. 24. 25. RED LIGHT /SPEED ENFORCEMENT PETITION We, the undersigned tax payers, demand that NO red light and speed enforcement cameras be activated in the city of Dubuque, Iowa. These devices jeopardize safety and put profits ahead of citizens' interests. Cameras appear to be a way to keep revenue flowing for municipalities and red light contracts have proved to be increasingly invasive, unconstitutional and violate the 6th amendment. A dozen cities and nine states have banned such cameras. 2. 3. PRINTED NAME L ur«.- �h \e r 1 ► .'4 ADDRESS 4. 5. -a.. 6. Aut ' /c (4 10 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17, 18. Dc,t):!147 0`1r1 0141e t)aue e. e pt i;c OherbroC ,tct JL'7 t Cieck it ci raroti. J 1. Aar SIGNATURE J CQ Q • 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. RED LIGHT /SPEED ENAIRCEMENT PETITIO We, the undersigned tax payers, demand that NO red light and speed enforcement cameras be activated in the city of Dubuque, Iowa. These devices jeopardize safety and put profits ahead of citizens' interests. Cameras appear to be a way to keep revenue flowing for municipalities and red Tight contracts have proved to be increasingly invasive, unconstitutional and violate the 6th amendment. A dozen cities and nine states have banned such cameras. 2. PRINTED NAME 3. ADDRESS SIGNAT RE 8. 9. 10. 11. 12, 13, 14, 15, 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. RED LIGHT/SPEE'$ E ETITIO We, the undersigned tax payers, demand that NO red light and speed enforcement cameras be activated in the city of Dubuque, Iowa. These devices jeopardize safety and put profits ahead of citizens' interests. Cameras appear to be a way to keep revenue flowing for municipalities and red light contracts have proved to be increasingly invasive, unconstitutional and violate the 6th amendment. A dozen cities and nine states have banned such cameras. PRINTED NAME ADDRESS SIGNATURE 1. 2. 3. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15, 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. T. 0 40 n to 7 `? - > — r - (D LIGHTISPEED ENFOCEMENT ETITION We, the undersigned tax payers, demand that NO red light and speed enforcement cameras be activated in the city of Dubuque, Iowa. These devices jeopardize safety and put profits ahead of citizens' interests. Cameras appear to be a way to keep revenue flowing for municipalities and red light contracts have proved to be increasingly invasive, unconstitutional and violate the 6th amendment. A dozen cities and nine states have banned such cameras. PRINTED NAME ADDRESS SIGNATURE 13.5 r 2_,Wo --ae3a÷ IA 0�`io Oivtirot S} OwIn. ASaool AthuosiU, 2.4 Nh ik 1 � 9. Ke R,A- N1lrA Q 30 5 Sa.m.a- r 10. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 11 I /. 'r. r/ q5--- a`--170 ` U� 2061 urPJtfSi Pivt- 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. • 111,11111Mr.....„.., Page _ of PRINTED NAME ADDRESS SIGNATURE 1. rccfk t f_.t LiA1 II ,6 c.7-- "c7- -'--e 1.7_1:7-.2 'AI' -41Mi. e. '1..001...■ 2. t. .../ b. ' \C. VI\ i 11.2''S \\6\-"s(,S , /1%; .1" / 6Y Z6 Y • • r 4. ( ( : _ ■ _ c ,) JL: 'J . _ _ , - 3 0 ( --) . • 5.2 v , ) b 5 . _ • -Ai • aCoW U,.)\-k \Q__51-57X0 1 6...., wicir . .1... t i - _ 2, 7 77i 94-- 6-2.,;)- 4- e_ _ _..ird, „II • ovv,5E- ZI CI tot k c7..col t L ) *. 8. ..., 9. Ile i ■ 4 `a-7(.. bthr:5 Amex , . ,, ...., .a. I I \2\r-C4 C 0 -4 - 7t 'g' 0 I1/43 e-A k k --S-T- '- a* Atiorl,miiPP; el-ivur-49,21 12. 1,ile S.) #/' 5167( // 9 -/-‹ Y 00 ,,7 et.../..?4, 13. 14.1J Firshritcic: 2, - / (49' 4)4de 5'i- „...... 15' qk 113P 60,U S-: at-i CQ AAA . ii ri 16. «\ R 4ril Q no-c-j- 1 7 . )Ke.4/‘` ,',/ 1- a PS- -1 ,2C/5- '( .14 18. K Q 1 & L 0? L31 J (3 cx_5_,_,,,A 1..,d'.. Ait i --1 A. ' I • 19. 7--) ek m 0,5 Q04,q)m 44 1--- . so A ,__Ali__A 21. 1 WCA\ # i&,--\-G1( .61.)G (1t0A_ODOCV_Ck of Oi....• ot , 22. WO 24. 25. - w _ FM° eX .1- (vy-7r,‹ rc /,,p7 ,..-...4w'ria■ IL, _ 4_,(-_--tii V-13(V) Cirti-lekuutP,N) -go ! (i-T1-11. te7 \I 1-krit-4 K ) Ai el 71 1 Ill i 1 f & I) (4,k, ,_, 910-&-dcitL.' 26. 9 q c51 ordpn 4-. 1). , ,...,, , ,,J7) ,,,...„,,,,:„..6 A' a .,...,. _ L. dY-4 77 Ill 5' ' 13-e l il .-fk I. 29. ill'A 30. -1-Y1/ i - 1 A c)--15- Cent-rat Ave 0 .stra ' 4 C( • •41.4 I,. a\_\-ess Prnie ils ectst St_ 9 46 31. ibia On W tc nt 1- - • eftio . lirr 32. .„1,et/ ..,... L. _ji4(11 . r . , .: & 33. i AA - c Am ,...--......, ... • 34. e Q....) 91.0 . 7S 'S jy. i LA1\e, 's Le,z)-;( 35. -KbC44 va -- 1. 2. 3. 4. WE the undersigned demand that NO red light and speed- enforcement cameras be activated in the City of Dubuque. These devices jeopardize safety, and put profits ahead of citizens interests. Cameras appear to be a way to keep revenue flowing for municipalities, red light contracts have proved to be increasingly invasive, unconstitutional, and violate the 6th amendment. A dozen cities and nine states have banned the cameras. ' PRINTED NAME ADDRESS 9, 10. 11. I - 12. 1131 14. 115. 16. J1 7. 18. 1 I- ; 19. 20. • 21. 22. 123 , j 24. I 25. RED LIG T/SPEE NFOR PETITION ENT We, the undersigned tax payers, demand that NO red light and speed enforcement cameras be activated in the city of Dubuque, Iowa.. These devices jeopardize safety and put profits ahead of citizens' interests. Cameras appear to be a way to keep revenue flowing for municipalities and red light contracts have proved to be increasingly invasive, unconstitutional and violate the 6th amendment. A dozen cities and nine states have banned such cameras. PRINTED NAME 1. L^ua u /v/- 2. 3. 4. S. 6. 7. 8. ADDRESS SIGN URE \ \ ..C' J3/' 17. 18. L ED LmHT/SPEE!$ ENFORCEMENT TITION We, the undersigned tax payers, demand that NO red Tight and speed enforcement cameras be activated in the city of Dubuque, Iowa. These devices jeopardize safety and put profits ahead of citizens' interests. Cameras appear to be a way to keep revenue flowing for municipalities and red light contracts have proved to be increasingly invasive, unconstitutional and violate the 6th amendment. A dozen cities and nine states have banned such cameras. 2 3 PRINTED NAME ADDRESS / /JOY 5":31)-001e/1/1 74Yv CO -k 4; /ai4. ZTA, /�lir�u� -rte �„e /6 Ic, i J - ScAH - i T ' 0 (. .aL�VieLU kV€ 'LL i4-111--(00/4L 5. _ak.C6 (cSLQ Q { � -�S 2ck &tom \ Ih L vsis C. V LL DRU' 7. ; ' / r ' �4ne- T, /04J -L L Sr fr.L J1T33 1-Y1 ea si,taLf g tf a /[u E I 73 d - J 9, 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. Zeit .�( 23. 24. 25. RED LIGHT /SPEED ENAIRCEMENT PETITIO We, the undersigned tax payers, demand that NO red light and speed enforcement cameras be activated in the city of Dubuque, Iowa. These devices jeopardize safety and put profits ahead of citizens' interests. Cameras appear to be a way to keep revenue flowing for municipalities and red Tight contracts have proved to be increasingly invasive, unconstitutional and violate the 6th amendment. A dozen cities and nine states have banned such cameras. 2. PRINTED NAME 3. ADDRESS SIGNAT RE 8. 9. 10. 11. 12, 13, 14, 15, 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. WE the undersigned demand that NO red light and speed - enforcement cameras be activated in the City of Dubuque. These devices jeopardize safety, and put profits ahead of .citizens interests. Cameras appear to be a way to keep revenue flowing for municipalities, red light contracts have proved to be increasingly invasive, unconstitutional, and violate the 6th amendment. A dozen cities and nine states have banned the cameras. : . PRINTED NAME ADDRESS SIGNs•TURE ..1.% -1 �► ' S v -rcTi\ -10- Y1 0_Q A t \Lc 2_ - . _._... -/ /,mss_/203 51, 5� )5 yev (2_,11 - ; , j .- / 5 71"-e..._ I 5. t P1 A. II fir o - I '-� 2SJ -Vu L -� t) ! • _ __1 —ITV\ 7. T--Ki lwcr %') 53' 4&rlJ4fe'hJ A✓e„ a/ 3530 1f7/ mes( j) - 1 �,... „. 4 8. 9._,__r_' 1 10. i 1 1 i ,l ye / i 4,4.,,' 1 �.z_q ¢n ic/C-qg s 0 co 6'1 , iii Ils, 5 Peaik, 1f L - / ,d,�+- / i1 r r ' a iMD 0 .23 2.r A/65-1-571- 4,474, e, -1,3, 04 'W- . (6S7- A J i L s 0 , . . 1 ,12. I %i 6� /7/0 /V -V , 4kf6z4 - 13.1 a. •er e U/2. AA. 4 % 14. .:i wt. At I S --- 31.4, 2_ i e,-,- r/4 f C (_4 L15. L e_C�ge �6r✓ -'.' =- 0 ```c '1Z 7-. hi/ . ,., 116, ,5teoe „,co ,L / 0 4/53 /6. it /t 17. S t.,s.G,N *05,Skm r rnmv3 ,A-9_64cAis- 04, 00; � 18. =Fc . - . i - — -- - - - -- 37-0- _LC_�i — (-.v1. O3 19. J ,, 041 4y.4e.v if v,L ✓4 ,.&-.),242,%,..1. 23,,, 6.--erie - 2-31 (2 '. r i_vvc & 1 24. ; , �%' Z5' I 11- ;So v►_- I ez _ _ _SA - %- " 664.(LiglIV 1q697' /N, C.czcit Ac. `nInr`6 .TAP _ l Lf1kLtid o, r WE the undersigned demand that NO red light and speed - enforcement cameras be activated in the City of Dubuque. These devices jeopardize safety, and put profits ahead of citizens interests. Cameras appear to be a way to keep revenue flowing for municipalities, red light contracts have proved to be increasingly invasive, unconstitutional, and violate the 6th amendment. A dozen cities and nine states have banned the cameras. PRINTED NA 1. �f) 12. Mi I( c � , oevr►u,S 3. 5. klAkd Lo be K • /Y- FPt/cLex tcd, u�u 0 3 / matc% mod . G7GiRG 6. _ /_tT 7. '�,'4 t S 8. 5 'c71r- -0 { 0e /n "4J 0741 16. 17, 18. 119• 20. 21. X22. 23. 24.E 25.1. r RED LIGHT /SPEED ENFORCEMENT PETITION We, the undersigned tax payers, demand that NO red Tight and speed enforcement cameras be activated in the city of Dubuque, Iowa. These devices jeopardize safety and put profits ahead of citizens' interests. Cameras appear to be a way to keep revenue flowing for municipalities and red light contracts have proved to be increasingly invasive, unconstitutional and violate the 6th amendment. A dozen cities and nine states have banned such cameras. PRINTED NAME 1. eii44tC J .✓ ,,i - ADDRESS S ! URE 2. Joy r�o✓� 3. 04y 6c e i 6:570 e//a,Li lie(; /71-5 4. ry\o, rick YVKail-Q-F 5. 6. Ac —ill eh) f-- (cam -vi/( 7. 5o1--- F;;-1,4 19. 20. t 21. 22. 23. 24..x. 25 .x. Ir ,i Votk _.st._n_q <s - -- - -- - -- 1 RE!I LIGHT/SPEFJ ENFtCEMENT PE We, the undersigned tax payers, demand that NO red Tight and speed enforcement cameras be activated in the city of Dubuque, Iowa. These devices jeopardize safety and put profits ahead of citizens' interests. Cameras appear to be a way to keep revenue flowing for municipalities and red light contracts have proved to be increasingly invasive, unconstitutional and violate the 6th amendment. A dozen cities and nine states have banned such cameras. j PRINTED NAME 1. Efesc_ L_ 2. 3. 4. L 5 bo6d t YY�e� 6. + 1 7. Latei/1 (AIWA FAN. M. Na Mt J vow tt,,,, L La ( &NW. C ADDRESS %ri N Doi oro0 3 11101 ,bLyq- Rot, 'A` 1,>ti I V535 ,4r -kV L\1- ;zo I k7( /5 --19`T5 1 7 f'// Dika VIL-6421 SIGNATURE 15. 16, 17. 18. 19, 20. 21. r- 1 22. 23. 24. _25, K 3 9..Esrn.nithc'l.J to= D -,mow s 03 - -g K2 r.,4- - i2ii X2c91 [P,14 /I ' /t jN 1/• `' 921125 i 1 313 andoxsckea gaol$ „ j. 1721 Q,eloetovoc o 52t'03 i 1 WE the undersigned demand that NO red light and speed - enforcement cameras be activated in the City of Dubuque. These devices jeopardize safety, and put profits ahead of citizens interests. Cameras appear to be a way to keep revenue flowing for municipalities, red light contracts have proved to be increasingly invasive, unconstitutional, and violate the 6th amendment. A dozen cities and nine states have banned the cameras. , L PRINTED NAME ADDRESS SI NATU E 1. \ISQ.i Qux Mitt 00 NS i \l �t v- — Ib.1..__ Ltl o SA rr. '! 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A dozen cities and nine states have banned the cameras. r 1. 4 PRINTED NAME ADDRESS SIGNATURE I5 /6y Gip /A'5. 3 2-zL 5,4644agja . , , 7�} . ',_ / / i 3' 5 _ 6 7. Da t- I q e x ct. p ,11 I 3 w G' ,gat s7`r Digf ,- f I � ® vN fc( Wati 4 �e_ r■ / 6 R G /e el 1,J ems ; 11)_r_ ��v-- -.a_ k --1 17-e 0,- - W ad oL_._ ice Oh I- Vk rJ D1� � � f/ L fr au 9Y ti;v-e rsitt AV-& pt. I _/tatA,^N -fzu 'mac 8' _' 115 Ci//u r 'z 4 ill t 12. j 13. — — 14. 115.' 116, 17.4 18.1 19.1 I 20. j 21. 22. -- 1- WE the undersigned demand that NO red light and speed - enforcement cameras be activated in the City of Dubuque. These devices jeopardize safety, and put profits ahead of citizens interests. Cameras appear to be a way to keep revenue flowing for municipalities, red light contracts have proved to be increasingly invasive, unconstitutional, and violate the 6th amendment. A dozen cities and nine states have banned the cameras. L 1. 3 4. 5. 6' — PRINTED NAME ADD ESS SIGNATURE , 4,4i,Y, L'1 It L 1..„.,, 1_ c _ .-,,".:.1- ��: -� �2. essiCo c�S- 81-• jVt0 C 14e, 10H11 t - cJO - �bm. � l e_ \� / (�1 H b 011 LdrelIv \, j 1�;ic , C\4) „,1 4 , L 00 ,, ! �� Rim 1r_ i az C a /-i oge'c'I' _ I/ /� ; G -L4---6 c _- ill JJ f ede i= /7/71e” Ua L4 ry e(f_ t,i lip J� k-Vk • ct'1 fib i 5'z-4-1 --(0q( 8. - - - u- 12 i A. ;� _ /%L `� Pte- ' w • 4- ..) , • 11 12. vv t. ' e., i 4„..- �o�r� )t�i1 Bt_ e 114,— c`s - - �'_`% a a®s 14. L 15. 16, riekii 40, QkkbAActu Jf 520OZ 14 -ems -- i- - - — - - 18. 19,1 20. 21' L 22.L 23. , C 124. 25.1 RED LICHT/SPEE ENFORCEMENT PETU1ON We, the undersigned tax payers, demand that NO red light and speed enforcement cameras be activated in the city of Dubuque, Iowa. These devices jeopardize safety and put profits ahead of citizens' interests. Cameras appear to be a way to keep revenue flowing for municipalities and red Tight contracts have proved to be increasingly invasive, unconstitutional and violate the 6th amendment. A dozen cities and nine states have banned such cameras. PRINTED NAME ADDRESS 2. 3. 4. 5, (Air 01 r IIIL A6/ �0 V i SIGNATURE 7. 8. I~ 9.L'.�_t 0.- pcv�ft 3 ��in� ftW iG 64.- U/e"coq &L 40 ie. e Sall 60e&06 Rot /S a°6 14Au {Po 1 ja y'0 2e _.. 13. 14. 15. :Nwu. `11 D2iv Y6o 1 v,s =Sf-- 2'7 z 1 13 et I [•c� • i fj .- "alr' / � & yi' ,, / ao 4....14 e �4,a . _.1IS% a LL c :a,. L ` C) (1I c✓yt�,, t i Z '7 16. . d4 / • 17. 18. 19. 20 21 22. 23. 24. 25. RED LIGHT /SPEED ENFORCEMENT PETITION We, the undersigned tax payers, demand that NO red light and speed enforcement cameras be activated in the city of Dubuque, Iowa. These devices jeopardize safety and put profits ahead of citizens' interests. Cameras appear to be a way to keep revenue flowing for municipalities and red light contracts have proved to be increasingly invasive, unconstitutional and violate the 6th amendment. A dozen cities and nine states have banned such cameras. 1. 2. PRINTED NAME ADDRESS SIGNATURE 6A-( . �� l•r x,- 11' Y��1 � 3. 4. 5. 6, 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. RED LIGHT /SPEED ENFOR NT PETITION We, the undersigned tax payers, demand that NO red light and speed enforcement cameras be activated in the city of Dubuque, Iowa. These devices jeopardize safety and put profits ahead of citizens' interests. Cameras appear to be a way to keep revenue flowing for municipalities and red light contracts have proved to be increasingly invasive, unconstitutional and violate the 6th amendment. A dozen cities and nine states have banned such cameras. PRINTED NAME ADDRESS SIGNATURE 1 Soviev, I et 1" 10 2tZi C/v.n 2. 3.V Y.,` 4. 5. 6. , '1 902 /4)t( ebLS t) ? Z`k - ��-- �(J of / r: gbo nTGr 7i,oRtn- .9ft izr S2 s Pea- 7. 62_, « , Y __t,2cts ,'. bar 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18, 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. rr a 0st rag, LLnc L. `.2y La, Lt.- e 56,2 ,25., L J RED LIGHT /SPEED ENFORCEMENT PETITION We, the undersigned tax payers, demand that NO red light and speed enforcement cameras be activated in the city of Dubuque, Iowa. These devices jeopardize safety and put profits ahead of citizens' interests. Cameras appear to be a way to keep revenue flowing for municipalities and red light contracts have proved to be increasingly invasive, unconstitutional and violate the 6th amendment. A dozen cities and nine states have banned such cameras. 1. r 2. 3. PRINTED NAME .)o1,14( da / (Ik- Thc5 4,S E_ Z.r eij ems L4 6. l arOt ienccK 7. 11. 02. 13. 114. 15. 16. 17. 638D.. RAckca., �e S L.so. 73 ole., 50 ikrAApo (S° kc;rwvooca ql j kti a'/T5 IA tv_cr l yy j,,t;„A a KL_ �o 10.2,0 Col (Jr ko_ 235 a �, qabatA kUQ 7b1 U) "`� S� - � Pi." -5 s11- 011/A Ne56rsi oc,., '7q7 18. 119. 20. 121. 22. 123. 124. 25.�— -1 2. 3. fy WE the undersigned demand that NO red light and speed - enforcement cameras be activated in the City of Dubuque. These devices jeopardize safety, and put profits ahead of citizens interests. Cameras appear to be a way to keep revenue flowing for municipalities, red light contracts have proved to be increasingly invasive, unconstitutional, and violate the 6th amendment. A dozen cities and nine states have banned the cameras. ' PRINTED NAME I ADDRESS S tTU� X-5-1 ickTg 70- - -- - -- -- - - -- S ono „pc YA. 4. 2'7 'Zd-v L. /k/.0 ,4 ' 0844 .opre. 7 4-'41-.--z-'6-636 qr; e- ( '1Z-11.:,.T24741::11,ejlA WO 3234 Jaw s 5-4._ 1.l 0lr 4 __di taco C fir.( -._. ' �6-7? -( (-(6' S--&attldAria0A) _fir e,904 _ 7. 8. 9. 10_ 1 11. 12. 13.�� 14. 15.1- ; 16, 17. 18. - 19. 20.j 21. 23. L 24, 25. 1- j.. I WE the undersigned demand that NO red light and speed - enforcement cameras be activated in the City of Dubuque. These devices jeopardize safety, and put profits ahead of citizens interests. Cameras appear to be a way to keep revenue flowing for municipalities, red light contracts have proved to be increasingly invasive, unconstitutional, and violate the 6th amendment. A dozen cities and nine states have banned the cameras. PRINTED NAME __ 5.22ei2_014 6. 7.� 8. 9.� 10. 11. 12. 13.1 19, 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25, ADDRESS Q qUo C- ht -Alke- �� oCnir l gib` io 1LC_Ke.� Z< 2-5 Yftheu -Yet as h Lev s' axy ,/2f utb 4,1,1e- IA ?- __ SIGNATURE.. rir iii IA. I RED? LIGHT /SPEED CEMENT PET1TI N We, the undersigned tax payers, demand that NO red light and speed enforcement cameras be activated in the city of Dubuque, Iowa. These devices jeopardize safety and put profits ahead of citizens' interests. Cameras appear to be a way to keep revenue flowing for municipalities and red Tight contracts have proved to be increasingly invasive, unconstitutional and violate the 6th amendment. A dozen cities and nine states have banned such cameras. 1 PRINTED NAME ADDRESS SIGNATURE 1. ids, k C l,,ti o h _ L 0. 11,L. o+- (Z akell 4. AA/ .�'� J/, �A '. ,vim 5. L' h k c).iLce c.J k �'s It r 6. Co//i l ao /21,b-67/% ) pg 7. 8. r 9. 10. 44-9 4 st -5c0 Ar bo,r Oce.&o * y IC '—CU .9-- 1OL �9/ 4zc,e. -43 :.X 175x= 16. 17. 18. 19. 'l 20. {� i 2t � i� & 22.E 23. 24. - -i-- 1/5 // /i 6 / }- 91 <i -W N�+ A os,4u1N<J41040e, 335 ciel 141 0,/. Q4,„-.1-A 25.1 1 RED LIGHT/SPEED ENFORCEMENT PETITION We, the undersigned tax payers, demand that NO red light and speed enforcement cameras be activated in the city of Dubuque, Iowa. These devices jeopardize safety and put profits ahead of citizens' interests. Cameras appear to be a way to keep revenue flowing for municipalities and red light contracts have proved to be increasingly invasive, unconstitutional and violate the 6th amendment. A dozen cities and nine states have banned such cameras. 1 PRINTED NAME ADDRESS 1. tP/74 aS bOlttiA 2jC.5 kock-cLkle, itohgthi_&wihy ,v/02±-4 3. Ai 111_2‘," 444/ Z 4. g,./Attime// LP? cy- 5. DarC. ka-wl Qv-6—S SIGNATURE at:7444YLO, 2. 6. 7. 0,,,t)N AS-2/A &4,4-/ 8. EA---CWA Pf_c s 3-3 kiv h fitstA ga< Ov)5A/C+ tOk sb4-- eAR..iv) le(Ti /oT 5 Eiz WtMg2etfne/_A47 46_ (to cc-a- av aft 7 1 4, 7,-1 eztarieb-:eici Lc 3' c„,,:tv„[- .1)3 il_a_uScAraf_c s7 IN) 11c-NE _aryc, N-k CACA 21. iTn. Crsr-o.55 22, A72 .-0,dirzr ijv- 23. 41004°A \ (Or( 0 24. 5/e i_SkAre_ Fa-e-t8+ /g;$ Co, WflZ,JiL, L25. if 0 s 6_/ihMJiii joc,j I s 0 ry )(6,1 E hs g'40 Ng) (-5-aRs 7 „LI 4_( ( t 911 7A1, Oir zo:/ir WE the undersigned demand that NO red light and speedo enforcement cameras be activated in the City of Dubuque. These devices jeopardize safety, and put profits ahead of citizens interests. Cameras appear to be a way to keep revenue flowing for municipalities, red light contracts have proved to be increasingly invasive, unconstitutional, and violate the 6th amendment. A dozen cities and nine states have banned the cameras. PRINTED NAME 1. W 664 - --D4 n! f 1nle,L-s% 3. M*Riel Wei 54 4-- --.S_/ 5. L, 1 /i4 6•_ 674wsA,l. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11 1A. ADDRESS 347b a )_L E-ES (L 1 17 3.0 S. 6 -( 44i d v:c,,,, • $ Si , s e- /M11 14L00075L (l a rl —( k r Ci- ac✓l -� 1^ /44 wowCJ 12. 67 �, VU 13. , �� "� �� s03�tC!4l11,' 4 s -f r ect-. -Gs�1- 7 n 103 (PS- s4 4 i Lo-s Loqs 6 r; -(x e (4o % 415,0a kci L 1 b ,66 7-3 D EQ r)-900`1 18. i - -f�l 19. 20. roc (..ati own . 22. 23. C � JLs 191.0-1 10, 6cait glft iff_.;52.a 24.G l _ a 111 �se_ 25. —fit, 1 ylZat ,A-_4i. it- p4.:7-4-7., Masterpiece on the Mississippi ATTACHMENT 1 Making Dubuque a Safer Community Mayor Roy D. BUOt and the Dubuque City Council hosted a community forum in September 2009 to initiate open dialogue on crime issues in our community and haw to dress them. The forum was attended by more than 130 citizens. In response to this high level of corm unity engagenent, the Mayor and City Council appointed 25 volunteer citizens to a "Safe Community Task Force." This diverse group of volunteers was asked to holistically look at both the causes of, and solutions to, cries in Dubuque and provide recommend goals and objectives to the leadership of Dubuque. Beyond the 25 appointed members, the Safe Community Task Force utilized sum- canrittees and van k groups to get all interested parties involved. The sub- oarnittees were: 1) neighborhood engagement/social capital, 2) enforcement, 3) rnsmagement of physical environment, and 4) research and facts. A series of neetings wem held and a number of recd nendations were subnitted to the City Council for further action. The following recommendations were developed by the Safe Coninmity Task Force (SCTF) and subconirittees over 17 months and 35 meetings and submitted to the City Council from January 2010 through March 2011. 1) Reduce the time between rental inspections for problem properties 2) Do not allow property owners to receive dty, state or federal funding unless their properties are in oonplianee or the owner is actively working tavards compliance 3) Conduct crime study 4) Allows the Task face to act as a oarduit for accurate information to public 5) Create ways to encourage people to light up their on property and surrounding public ptY 6) Install surveillance cameras in high crime areas in public places 7) Install 911 emergency kiosks 8) Reduce the time allotted for correcting property violations from the current two years 9) E ncoura development of planned communities through rrixed -use zoning 10) Develop and implement ajuvenile curfew ordinance to use as a tool to help reduce crime. Research utility, efficacy and enforcement issues taking the fdlow ing suggestions into consideration: a) The police deparbrent wctild not conduct curfew sweeps of the community b) There would be designated and staffed location to had juveniles who vidate the curfew. Contact with gents or a responsible adult world not be handed by police. Penalties for curfew vidations could indude fines, community service requirements and parenting dasses (Cele recommendation #43) 11) Provide additional resouiva for the Community Oriented Polidng (COP) Program 12) Direct Police Dept. to enforce nose ordinances more aggressively 13) Direct Police Dept to enforce traffic ordinances more aggressively 14) Give the SCTF and Police Dept. the opportunity to respond to the crime study report and recommendations 15) The SCTF recommends its continued eAstenoe to monitor the inplerentation and progress of its rexrmnendations through quarterly progress reports from city staff, and spedal meetings as necessary. The SCTF further recamnnds that the Qty Council consider creation of a Safe Community Carrrission 16) Support landlords in evicting problem tenants for cause 17) Nbrxlate that landords conduct renter backgrounds checks, using the City's free service 18) Establish threshold nurrber of complaint calls that will place a problem property in priority category. Establish polides and processes for in coed ate response and resolution of problems involving those properties 19) Tie frequency of property inspections to landlords history of cooperation with code axrpliance. Establish a threshold number of problem oxidants that will trigger a meeting among the landlord, the tenant, and representatives of the I- busing & Police Depts. 20) Intensify exterior code enforcement efforts. Enooura e dty employees across depts. To identify and report property code enforcement problems and establish ways to reward errplc&ees 21) Create a data deaing house limited to verifiable and factual information that landlords and tenants can share and reference Wien making their rental decisions 22) Develop and offer frequently a training progran on code enforcement and property management for all landlords. Require all landlords to attend the prograll issue only temporary occupancy penritsllicenses until training has been oarpleted 23) Address community oorxems about the real or perceived impact of the Section 8 Program cn the community by: a) Decreasing the desired number of Section 8 vouchers in the program to 900 b) Limiting voucher eligibility to Dubuque residents c) Increasing the staff capacity of the Family Self- Sufficiency (FSS) Program 24) Increase public understanding of the Section 8 Program 25) Increase partidpation of Section 8 residents in effective self- sufficiency programs 26) Provide training to housing oorrrrissioners to increase their leadership, public relations and oarm-inity huildng skills 27) Inplerent an exception rent program to avid concentrated pockets of poverty 28) Develop a stronger role for the Resident PcMsoy Board to encourage residents of subsidize housing to give feattrack on proposed new pdides and procedures aid to cultivate leadership within the IoM income residential oomn Jnity 29) Provide corm -unity service credits for partidpation in effective programs that foster self sufficiency 30) Continue to provide resources to Family Self - Sufficiency (FSS) Program based upon evidence of success 31) Fk nn Relations: a) Increase tolerance and mutual understarxdng among the diverse segmnts of the population. The adoption of educational initiatives that foster oormnanity solidarity and global citizenship should be among the first practical steps taken by our Qty b) Implement appropriate measures that safeguard the rights and opportunities c all 32) C ve lop a fghborhood VVatdi Program 33) Increase resident patidpation using such vehicles as dean up campaigns, neighborhood picnics, new neighbor welcome events and other strategies developed by residents 34) Intercultural Competency Training should be offered periodically to businesses and the corn pity at large. It should be rrandatay far dty board and omission reenters as well as for dty staff 35) lee 1-tunan Fights Dept. should repave continued support. In addition the dty should devote resource:, to a human relations initiative that could include programs in the arts, cultural program and other strategies that promote respect and understanding arose g residents 36) Support a wdcorirg program for all new renters through ccrr unity-based organizations 37) Install street lights in the middle c the block to brighten up the streets at night and increase visibility for residents 38) Improve neighborhoods by: a) Encouraging hone ownership b) Encouraging a mixed -income approach to neighborhood development c) Creating (a recreating) a sense of place through good design. All buildings using dty, state or federal dollars should be required to meet these objectives and all projects should be required to meet the City's sustainability goals 39) Create an ordinance prohibiting the boardng of windows and doors fadng streets 40) Develop and enforce prides consistent with the "preservation briefs" to maintain historic properties 41) Increase the number of trash receptacles on the street 42) Increase the nuniier of neighborhood death -ups and educate the oarrunity on Qty waste disposal prides in an effort to daffy the purpose of neighborhood dean -up programs 43) Modify the recommendation for ajuvenile curfew ordinance and focus instead on creating a parental responsibility ordinance that is modeled after successful programs that includes engaging parents and teens in prevention efforts 44) Encourage and engage parents and youth in out- c- school-tint programs and parenting dasses by ensuring the programs are designed to matter to the partidpants 45) Encourage the Dubuque Community School District to develop a meaningful intercultural competence programfcr students at all levels 46) Create a conduit, such as a speakers bureau, to oonlnue conveying accurate infomation to the public on airre and the perception of crime in the ca r unity Induce a broad group of informed residents on the panel and focus on reaching a broad cross -scion of the oammunity Wth the information 47) Use the information from the cline and poverty study to create a foetal way to continue tracking dataforthecommunity inan ongoing manner, and investigate the potential for using crime mapping software. 48) Encourage the Telegraph Herald to run an "I'm a Dubuque( series 49) Raise awareness among the general public and develop individual ambassadors through Intercultural Conpetence Training, the Bridges Initiative, and similar programs, who can then talk with others about What they have teamed 50) Expand the recamendation for a neighborhood watch program to indude efforts to build relationships amongst residents within the neighborhood 51) Fund the errphasis on community- oriented paidng and consider expanding the nunter of non -snap employees, including intems and volunteers, in the Police Department in effort to assist with Corm nity-0riented Pdidng (COP) efforts and to 000rdnate with other departments and organizations in the comuunity polidng effort 52) Engage community volunteers of various races and income levels in a monthly "Days of Caring' initiative by erouraging businesses to allow volunteers to partidpate on work tine 53) As exterior code violations are identified in neighborhoods, identify volunteers who are willing to assist with helping property owners remedy those vitiations, W nidn veil I address the property conditions while also building relationships and a sense of oamunity. 54) Encourage community-wide support of initiatives that support self - sufficiency (i.e., beyond government and the pudic schools), with a IG ENTidbting prograrb: ardes, Project HOPE, Intercultural Competence Training, Every Child/Every Promise, and the work that the Colts are doing with community outreach. Engle colleges, churches, businesses 55) Support economic development efforts to create opportunities 56) Connect new residents, particularly those who may not be referred by an employer, to the welcoming program at the Greater Dubuque Development Corporation 57) Challenge all departments within the Qty to develop and maintain a model Section 8 Program fora city of this size, meeting the needs of the elderly and disabled and also developing self - sufficiency for families 58) E>pand the lighting reromm elation to "Brighten up the streets and alleys at night and increase visibility for residents wherever lights are needed " 59) Emphasize hot-spot pdidng and focus on problem solving within those circa hotspots 60) Publicize the owns, nuntmers and types of ccaplaints/vidations in the top problem properties Many of these recommendations have been implemented and others am Icing revievmed for implementation. In October 2010, the City Council approved (upon reconmemdation framthe Task Face) the creation of a Safe Community Advisory Committee. This committee has been camissionei for a year to oversee the inptenentation progress of the reommndatias submitted to the Qty Council by the task force. The current carnittee members am: • Anthony Allen • Mary Rae Bragg • Diane Callahan • Jonathan Cheatham • Rachel Daack • Amanda©Idrs • Ann Enst • Doug Stilling • SusanStalc The Safe ConnxunityAdvisory Committee meets regularly to monitor progress and offer additional recommendations. s. For more infomation, call the City Manager's Office 563.589-4110 or visit: vwwudtyofdubuqus .org/safeconnnmity. ATTACHMENT 1 CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS OFFICIAL The Dubuque City Council met in special session at 5:30 p.m. on February 28, 2011 in the Historic Federal Building. Present: Mayor Buol, Council Members Braig, Connors, Jones, Lynch, Resnick, City Manager Van Milligen Mayor Buol read the call and stated that this was a special meeting of the City Council called for the purpose of discussing the recommendations of the Safe Community Task Force. WORK SESSION Safe Community Task Force Recommendations Human Rights Director Kelly Larson provided an overview of the work session. Safe Community Task Force member Lynn Sutton introduced members of the Task Force. The following SCTF members provided a report on specific topics: • Goals: Doug Stillings • History: Phyllis Russell • Recommendations: Lynn Sutton • Implementation of recommendations: Crenna Brumwell • Northern Illinois University 20210 Quantitative Study on Crime and Poverty: Greg Kuhn, Shannon Stohl, Professor Charles Cappell (via phone), Janiece Bollie (via phone) • Final SCTF Recommendations: Doug Stillings o Juvenile - related recommendations o Community Education o Social Capital/Volunteerism o Section 8- related recommendations o Enforcement - related recommendations • Closing Comments and Future Items: Kelly Larson City Council discussion included publicizing issues with problem properties and the names of irresponsible landlords and tenants described by SCTF member Joe Noll and Greg Kuhn; parental responsibility ordinance described by Assistant City Attorney Crenna Brumwell; police recruiting and training described by Police Chief Mark Dalsing. There being no further business, upon motion the City Council adjourned at 7:39 p.m. /s /Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC City Clerk 1 t 3/9 ATTACHMENT 1 THE CITY OF DUB r` , MEMORANDUM Masterpiece an the Mississippi To: Michael C. Van Milligen City Manager FROM: Kelly Larson, Human Rights Director DATE: February 24, 2011 RE: Safe Community Task Force Recommendations for City Council Work Session - Current Status of Projects Related to the Recommendations and On -Going Projects PURPOSE The intent of this memorandum is to provide an outline of the on -going and proposed efforts within the City of Dubuque organization to address the recommendations of the Safe Community Task Force. The format addresses the first set of Task Force recommendations which were presented to the City Council in February 2010, followed by second set of recommendations presented to the City Council in July 2010. The Safe Community Task Force recommendation is followed by an informational response. As this information is reviewed it is important to remember that several important initiatives and partnerships exist to impact these issues such as: • Sustainable Dubuque, • Dubuque 2.0, • Every Child Every Promise, • Dubuque Works: Destination for Opportunity, • Washington Neighborhood Reinvestment Strategy, • Newly formed Washington Neighborhood Development Corporation, • Multicultural Family Center, • Future Talk, and others. It is recognized by organizations like the Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque, the Greater Dubuque Development Corporation, the Dubuque Area Chamber of Commerce, the Dubuque Area Landlords Association, the East Central Intergovernmental Association, Every Child Every Promise, Dubuque Main Street, the Washington Neighborhood Development Corporation, Dubuque Empowerment, Dubuque Initiatives, United Way, and the many social service agencies that maintaining a safe community is not just a City issue, but it is a community issue. 1 ATTACHMENT 1 and teens in prevention efforts. A memo detailing these concerns and proposing an alternative approach to addressing parental responsibility for juveniles will be forwarded to the City Council for consideration shortly. 2. Provide additional resources for the Community Policing Program. RESPONSE: The unit is currently staffed by a Captain and four corporals for the day -to- day COP unit. Additionally, the COP Division is staffed by two traffic officers with a third planned; and three School Resource Officers (one corporal and two officers) with an additional officer planned. The third traffic officer and the fourth School Resource Officer are planned for hiring in FY2012. The Department also will be hiring paid interns. Expansion of COP philosophy is a constant work in progress. Through attrition, promotion, and other movement, to date nearly 40% of the supervisory staff has served in the COP Division and are allies in spreading the COP philosophy. In addition, the use of TAD has made all supervisors more accountable to find solutions to problems in their assigned territories. The unit has expanded several times since its inception. Once we are able to fill the vacant positions we will have a better understanding of the division's needs. 3. Direct Police Department to enforce noise ordinances more aggressively. RESPONSE: Beginning with Chief Da!sing's promotion on February 2, 2010, staff meetings have been held with the majority of the Police Department personnel to discuss department goals and expectations. Traffic and noise enforcement are discussed as part of these expectations. The additional resource of traffic officers and TAD projects will help increase enforcement efforts. 30% of all TAD special projects in 2009 were geared towards citizen requests for extra traffic enforcement and this trend is expected to continue, if not increase. Noise enforcement for traffic is up 48% in the department. Additional research is being done by the City Attorney's Office on strategies used in other communities for combating noise issues and complaints. An informational brochure may be one way to share information with the community on noise related complaints. 4. Direct Police Department to enforce traffic ordinances more aggressively. RESPONSE: Beginning with Chief Da!sing's promotion, staff meetings have been held with the majority of the department personnel to discuss department goals and expectations. Traffic and noise enforcement are discussed as part of these expectations. The additional resource of traffic officers and TAD projects will help increase enforcement efforts. 30% of all TAD special projects in 2009 were geared towards citizen requests for extra traffic enforcement and this trend is expected to continue if not increase. A comparative review of the traffic enforcement numbers_ shows overall traffic enforcement is up 6% in the department The Chief of Police also / is evaluating the use of red light cameras and speed cameras' J` 7 DUBUQUE CITY COUNCIL MAYOR Roy D. Buol 2640 Becker Ct. Dubuque, Iowa 52001 Phone: (563) 564 -5455 rdbuol@cityofdubuquc.org Term Expires: Dec. 31, 2013 AT -LARGE Ric W Jones 1270 Donleith Ct. Dubuque, Iowa 52003 Phone: (563) 556 -3490 rjones@cityoftlubuque.org Term Expires: Dec. 31, 2013 AT -LARGE David T. Resnick 375 Alpine Street Dubuque, Iowa 52001 Phone: (563) 582 -9217 dresnick@cityofdubuque.org Term Expires: Dec. 31, 2015 FIRST WARD Kevin J. Lynch 3999 Pennsylvania Avenue Dubuque, Iowa 52002 Phone (563) 582-2655 klynch@eityofdubuque.org Term Expires: Dec. 31, 2013 SECOND WARD Karla A. Braig 1795 Loras Blvd. Dubuque, Iowa 52001 Phone: (563) 582 -0595 kbraig@cityofdubuque.org Term Expires: Dec. 31, 2015 THIRD WARD Joyce E. Connors 660 Edith Street Dubuque, Iowa 52001 Phone. (563) 582 -3843 jconnors@cityufdubuque.org Tenn Expires: Dec. 31, 2013 FOURTH WARD Lynn V. Sutton 876 Yale Ct., #1 Dubuque, Iowa 52001 Phone: (563) 585 -0129 Isutton @cityfdubuque.org Term Expires. Dec. 31, 2015 ATTACHMENT 11 Masterpiece on the Mississippi 2026 VISION STATEMENT Dubuque is a city of history, beauty, opportunities, excitement ... the Masterpiece on the Mississippi. The city of Dubuque is a progressive, sustainable city with a strong diversified economy and expanding global connections; the Dubuque community is an inclusive community celebrating culture and heritage and has actively preserved our Masterpiece on the Mississippi; Dubuque citizens experience healthy living and active retirement through quality, livable neighborhoods and an abundance of fun things to do and they are engaged in the community, achieving goals through partnerships; and Dubuque City government is financially sound and providing services with citizens getting value for their tax dollars. FIVE ®YEAR CITY GOALS • Planned & Managed Growth • Partnering for a Better Dubuque • Improved Connectivity - Transportation & Telecomrnunications FIVE -YEAR COMMUNITY GOALS FOR A SUSTAINABLE DUBUQUE • Economic Prosperity • Social /Cultural Vibrancy • Environmental Integrity 2011 -2013 POLICY AGENDA TOP PRIORITY • 9 -1 -1 Center Relocation Analysis • Arts and Culture Strategy • Clean Air Attainment Strategy • Historic Millwork District Master Plan • Southwest Arterial Project • Support of Greater Dubuque Development Corporation • Washington Neighborhood Strategy ATTACHMENT!! HIGH PRIORITY • Annexation Study • Every Child 1 Every Promise • Master Plan for Chaplain Schmitt Island • Multicultural Family Center Support • New Industrial Park Location and Action Plan • Red Light and Speed Enforcement Cameras • Safe Conununity Initiative • Street Improvement Program 2011 -2013 MANAGEMENT AGENDA & MAJOR PROJECTS In addition to affirming the 15 -year Vision Statement, Mission Statement, Five -Year Goals, and Policy Agenda, the Dubuque City Council also identified a 69 -item Management Agenda and 11 Major Projects for 2011 -2013. To view the Management Agenda and Major Projects list, please visit www .cityofdubuque.org /councilgoals. CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS The Dubuque City Council meets on the first and third Monday of each month in the City Council Chambers on the second floor of the Historic Federal Building at 350 West 6th Street. Meetings begin at 6:30 p.m. and are broadcast live on CityChamrel, Dubuque's local government access charnel (97.2 digital, 8 analog) on the Mediacom cable system. Meetings are also streamed live and archived on the City website, www. cityofdubuque.org /media. For agenda and minutes information, visit www .cityofdubuque.org /citycouncil or contact the City Clerk's Office at (563)589 -4120 or cityclerk @cityofdubuque.org. CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA City Manager's Office, 50 West 13th Street, Dubuque, IA 52001 Phone: (563)589 -4110 E -mail: ctymgr@cityofdubuque.org www.cityofdubuque.org DUBU viable livahle OF equitable Dubuque's 11 Sustainability Principles Economic Prosperity Regional Economy Smart Resource Use Smart Energy Use Community Design Healthy Air Clean Water Vision Statement Dubuque is a viable, livable, and equitable community. We embrace economic prosperity, social /cultural vibrancy and environmental integrity to create a sustainable legacy for generations to come. Native Plants &Animals For more information on Sustainable Dubuque, visit www.sustmnabledubuque org or call .563-690-6038. Community Knowledge Green Buildings Healthy local Food Reasonable Mobility ATTACHMENT 11 CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS SPECIAL SESSION The City Council met in special session at 4:30 p.m. on August 25, 2011 in Room 4 at the Grand River Center, 500 Bell Street. Present: Mayor Buol, Council Members Braig, Jones, Lynch, Resnick, Sutton, City Manager Van Milligen, City Attorney Lindahl Absent: Council Member Connors Mayor Buol read the call and stated this is a special session of the City Council to conduct the City Council Goal Setting Session. CITY COUNCIL GOAL SETTING SESSION Lyle Sumek, Sumek and Associates, Heathrow FL, facilitated the second session of the FY 2013 City Council's goal setting. City Council reviewed and discussed the previous session's information and ranked objectives, challenges /opportunities, and actions. The City Council then identified the Policy Agenda for 2011 -2013 as follows: FIVE -YEAR COMMUNITY GOALS FOR A SUSTAINABLE DUBUQUE • Economic Prosperity • Social /Cultural Vibrancy • Environmental Integrity FIVE -YEAR CITY GOALS • Planned and Managed Growth • Partnering for a Better Dubuque • Improved Connectivity — Transportation and Telecommunications POLICY AGENDA 2011 — 2013 Top Priorities: (in alphabetical order) • 9 -1 -1 Center Relocation Analysis • Arts and Culture Strategy • Clean Air Attainment Strategy • Historic Millwork District Master Plan • Southwest Arterial Project • Support of Greater Dubuque Development Corporation • Washington Neighborhood Strategy High Priorities: (in alphabetical order) • Annexation Study • Every Child 1 Every Promise • Master Plan for Chaplain Schmitt Island • Multicultural Family Center Support • New Industrial Park Location and Action Plan ATTACHMENT 11 • Red Light and Speed Enforcement Cameras • Safe Community Initiative • Street Improvement Program There being no further business, upon motion the City Council adjourned at 9:15 p.m. /s /Kevin S. Firnstahl Acting City Clerk it 8/31 ATTACHMENT III CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS REGULAR SESSION The Dubuque City Council met in regular session at 6:30 p.m. on November 21, 2011 in the Historic Federal Building, 350 W. 6th Street. Present: Mayor Buol, Council Members, Braig, Connors, Jones, Lynch, Resnick, Sutton, City Manager Van Milligen; City Attorney Lindahl Mayor Buol read the call and stated this is a regular session of the City Council to conduct such business that may properly come before Council. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE INVOCATION Major Tom Mason, Salvation Army SWEARING IN Fourth Ward City Council Member Lynn Sutton Mayor Buol presented the Individual- Career Award from the Iowa Emergency Medical Services Association (IEMSA) to Fire Captain Roger Wernimont. CONSENT ITEMS Motion by Lynch to receive and file the documents, adopt the resolutions, and dispose of as indicated. Seconded by Connors. Motion carried 7 -0. Minutes and Reports Submitted: Airport Commission of 9/12, Cable Teleprogramming Commission 9/6, City Council Proceedings of 11/7, Historic Preservation Commission Education Task Force of 11/2, Housing Code Appeals Board of 7/19, Housing Commission of 9/27, Park and Recreation Commission of 10/11, Zoning Advisory Commission of 11/2, Zoning Board of Adjustment of 10/27 Library Board of Trustees Update from Meeting of October 27, 2011 Upon motion the documents were received and filed. Notice of Claims /Suits: Jason Duggan for vehicle damage, Christina Forsythe for vehicle damage, Roger Ruh for vehicle damage, Betty Tigges for property damage. Upon motion the documents were received, filed and referred to the City Attorney. City Attorney advising that the following claims have been referred to Public Entity Risk Services of Iowa, the agent for the Iowa Communities Assurance Pool: Jason Duggan for vehicle damage, Kenneth Miller for vehicle damage, Christina Forsythe for vehicle damage. Upon motion the documents were received, filed and concurred. Wingate Place Subdivision — Acceptance of Improvements: City Manager recommending acceptance of the public improvements that the developers, GNZ Properties, Inc., Larry A. Miller and Delbert G. Miller, have recently completed in Wingate Place No. 3 and Wingate 2 ATTACHMENT 111 Place No. 4. Upon motion the documents were received and filed and Resolution No. 374 -11 Accepting public improvements in Wingate Place No. 3 and Wingate Place No. 4 was adopted. Water Pollution Control Plant Construction Camera Documentation Services: City Manager recommending selection of Multivista to provide construction camera documentation services for the Water Pollution Control Plant Modifications Project for a proposed fee of $65,985, and approval to negotiate and enter into an agreement with Multivista. Upon motion the documents were received, filed, and approved. H1B Technical Skills Training Grant — Letter of Support: City Manager transmitting correspondence in support of Skill Up: Up- skilling IT in Iowa & Wisconsin proposal submitted by Northeast Iowa Community College in response to the H1B Technical Skills Training Grants program. Upon motion the documents were received, filed, and approved. ABC Supply — Amendment to Lease Agreement: City Manager recommending approval of the First Amendment to the lease agreement with American Builders and Contractor's Supply Company, Inc. (ABC Supply). Upon motion the documents were received and filed and Resolution No. 375 -11 Approving a First Amendment to the lease agreement between the City of Dubuque, Iowa, and American Builders and Contractor's Supply Co., Inc. (ABC Supply) was adopted. Voluntary Dental Plan — Acceptance of Renewal Rates: City Manager recommending approval of the premiums for the dental plan, which are paid by the employee. Upon motion the documents were received, filed, and approved. Delinquent Water, Sewer, Storm Water, and Refuse Assessments: City Manager recommending approval to certify delinquent water, sewer, storm water and refuse charges to the Dubuque County Treasurer in order to establish real property liens for collection of such charges. Upon motion the documents were received and filed and Resolution No. 376 -11 Adopting the Schedule of Assessments for delinquent water, sewer, refuse and stormwater accounts and directing the City Clerk to certify the Schedule of Assessments to the County Treasurer and to publish notice thereof was adopted. Drug Abuse Resistance Education (DARE): City Manager recommending approval of the 2011/2012 Drug Abuse Resistance Education (DARE) agreement between the City of Dubuque Police Department and the Dubuque Community School District. Upon motion the documents were received, filed, and approved. Plat of Survey — J.J. Kemp Place: Zoning Advisory Commission recommending approval of the Plat of Survey of J.J. Kemp Place (408 Hill Street) as requested by James R. and Jo A. Edwards. Upon motion the documents were received and filed and Resolution No. 350 -11 Approving the Plat of Survey of J.J. Kemp Place in the City of Dubuque, Iowa, was adopted. Plat of Survey — McNamer Acres #3: Zoning Advisory Commission recommending approval of the Plat of Survey of McNamer Acres #3 (west end of Manson Road) as requested by Marty McNamer. Upon motion the documents were received and filed and Resolution No. 378 -11 Approving the Plat of Survey of McNamer Acres #3 in the City of Dubuque, Iowa, was adopted. 3 ATTACHMENT 111 Final Plat — Knepper Addition: Zoning Advisory Commission recommending approval of the Final Plat of Knepper Addition (1834 Creek Wood Drive) as requested by Buesing & Associates. Upon motion the documents were received and filed and Resolution No. 379 -11 Approving the Final Plat of Knepper Addition in the City of Dubuque, Iowa, was adopted. Mines of Spain — Resource Enhancement and Protection (REAP) Grant: City Manager recommending approval of the Resource Enhancement and Protection (REAP) grant agreement with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources for $200,000 in funds to be used toward acquisition of 52.19 acres adjacent to the E.B. Lyons Interpretive Center and the Mines of Spain State Recreation Area. Upon motion the documents were received and filed and Resolution No. 380 -11 Authorizing REAP Grant Agreement with Iowa Department of Natural Resources for land acquisition for E.B. Lyons Interpretive Center and Mines of Spain was adopted. Smart Planning Consortium Update: City Manager transmitting an update on the October 5, October 26, and November 9, 2011 Smart Planning Consortium Meetings. Minutes of the October 5 and October 26, 2011 meetings, Housing Goals and Objectives, and Smart Planning Public Input Meeting schedule are also provided. Upon motion the documents were received and filed. Demolition of Flood- Damaged Properties: City Manager recommending approval of a contract with ECIA which utilizes FEMA Public Assistance funds for administration, fencing and demolition costs associated with the flood damaged properties at 1580 Old Mill Road, 1658 Manson Road and 1654 Manson Road. Upon motion the documents were received, filed, and approved. Iowa League of Cities — Audit Committee: City Manager submitting correspondence that Finance Director Ken TeKippe will be serving on the Iowa League of Cities' Audit Committee. Upon motion the documents were received, filed, and approved. 2011 Sewer Cured -in -Place Pipe (CIPP) Lining Project: City Manager recommending acceptance of the construction contract for the 2011 Sewer Cured -in -Place Pipe (CIPP) Lining Project as completed by Visu- Sewer, Inc., in the final contract amount of $94,363.75. Upon motion the documents were received and filed and Resolution No. 381 -11 Accepting the 2011 Sewer Cured -in -Place Pipe (CIPP) Lining Project and authorizing the payment of the contract amount to the contractor was adopted. Dubuque Audubon Society — Letter of Support: City Manager transmitting correspondence from the Dubuque Audubon Society in support of the proposed Overlooks and Floating Island enhancements for the Lower Bee Branch Creek Restoration Project. Upon motion the documents were received and filed. Cottingham & Butler, Inc., Amendments to CEBA and Enterprise Zone Agreements: City Manager recommending amendments to the CEBA and Enterprise Zone Agreements for Cottingham & Butler, Inc. Upon motion the documents were received and filed and Resolution No. 382 -11 Authorizing the Approval of an amendment to the CEBA and Enterprise Zone Agreements with Cottingham & Butler, Inc., was adopted. 4 ATTACHMENT 111 Mediacom Communications: Communication from Lee Grassley, Senior Manager of Government Relations for Mediacom Communications Company, informing the City of rate adjustments. Upon motion the documents were received and filed. Creek Wood Park — Alliant Energy Grant Application: City Manager recommending approval to apply for an Alliant Energy Foundation grant for development of Creek Wood Park. Upon motion the documents were received, filed, and approved. Bee Branch Creek Restoration Project — Acquisition of Lot 351: City Manager recommending the acquisition of the W %2 and E % Lot 351 East Dubuque Addition (Junnie & Rich's Coin Partnership) through the process of eminent domain at the appraised value of $66,950 for the Bee Branch Creek Restoration Project. Upon motion the documents were received and filed and Resolution No. 383 -11 Authorizing the acquisition by eminent domain of certain real property owned by Junnie & Rich's Coin Partnership in the City of Dubuque, Iowa, was adopted. Property Acquisition of Excess County Parcels: City Manager recommending acquisition of five excess parcels that the Dubuque County Treasurer is disposing of. Upon motion the documents were received, filed, and approved. Abstract of Votes: Dubuque County Board of Supervisors submitting the Abstract of Votes for the General Election held the 8th day of November, 2011. Upon motion the documents were received and filed. Signed Contracts: A) Contract with Mark Fondell Excavating, Inc., for demolition of 2263 and 2275 Elm Street; B) 2011 -2012 Americorps Grant Application; C) IBM FOAK Agreement Change Request Form. Upon motion the documents were received and filed. Liquor License Applications: City Manager recommending approval of annual liquor license renewals as submitted. Upon motion the documents were received and filed and Resolution No.384 -11 Granting the issuance of a Class "C" Beer /Liquor License to Double Shot, Bridge Restaurant; a Class "C" Liquor License to Cookin' Something Up; a Class "B" Wine License to Sam's Club #4973, Iowa Street Market; a Class "WBN" Native Wine License to Kwik Stop Food Market, Plaza 20 BP /Amoco, Freddie's Popcorn Co.; and Resolution No. 385 -11 Granting the issuance of a Class "C" Beer Permit to Iowa Street Market, Kwik Stop Food Mart, Plaza 20 BP /Amoco, Sam's Club #4973 were adopted. ITEMS TO BE SET FOR PUBLIC HEARING Motion by Lynch to receive and file the documents, adopt the resolutions, set the public hearings as indicated, and direct the City Clerk to publish notice as prescribed by law. Seconded by Connors. Motion carried 7 -0. General Obligation Bonds: City Manager recommending setting a public hearing for December 5, 2011 on the proposition of selling not to exceed $9,000,000 in General Obligation Bonds for essential corporate purposes. Upon motion the documents were received and filed and Resolution No. 386 -11 Fixing date for a meeting on the proposition of the issuance of not to exceed $9,000,000 General Obligation Bonds (for essential corporate purposes) of the City of Dubuque, Iowa, and providing for publication of notice thereof was adopted setting a public 5 ATTACHMENT 111 hearing for a meeting to commence at 6:30 p.m. on December 5, 2011 in the Historic Federal Building. General Obligation Urban Renewal Bonds: City Manager recommending setting a public hearing for December 5, 2011 on the proposition of selling not to exceed $5,000,000 in General Obligation Urban Renewal Bonds for Greater Downtown Improvements. Upon motion the documents were received and filed and Resolution No. 387 -11 Fixing date for a meeting on the proposition of the issuance of not to exceed $5,000,000 General Obligation Bonds (for urban renewal purposes) of the City of Dubuque, Iowa, and providing for the publication of notice thereof was adopted setting a public hearing for a meeting to commence at 6:30 p.m. on December 5, 2011 in the Historic Federal Building. BOARDS /COMMISSIONS Appointments to the following Boards /Commissions: Environmental Stewardship Advisory Commission: One 3 -year term through October 1, 2014 (expired term of Cawley). Applicant: Wayne Klostermann, 2636 Queen Street; and Julie Beck, 1390 Glen Oak (Additional Applicant). Upon roll call vote of 4 -3, Wayne Klostermann was appointed to the Environmental Stewardship Advisory Commission for a 3 -year term through October 1, 2014. Sutton, Braig and Resnick voting for Beck. Human Rights Commission: One 3 -year term through January 1, 2014 (vacant term of Gloss). Applicants: Nickie Blume, 2523 Washington Street; and Miquel Jackson, 631 University Avenue. Upon roll call vote of 5 -2, Miguel Jackson was appointed to the Human Rights Commission for a 3 -year term through January 2014. Lynch and Resnick voting for Blume. Zoning Advisory Commission: One 3 -year term through July 1, 2013 (vacant term of Stiles). Applicant: Eugene Bird, Jr., 3357 Arrowwood Lane. Motion by Braig to appoint Eugene Bird to the Zoning Advisory Commission for a 3 -year term through July 2, 2013. Seconded by Jones. Motion carried 7 -0. PUBLIC HEARINGS Request to Amend Planned Unit Development — Asbury Plaza: Zoning Advisory Commission recommending approval to amend the Asbury Plaza Planned Unit Development to allow for a right -in /right -out access to the Northwest Arterial and to amend the list of permitted uses, height and sign regulations. City Manager recommending additional amendments to the Asbury Plaza Planned Unit Development. Correspondence from O'Connor & Thomas on behalf of the developers requesting that the request to amend the Planned Unit Development for Asbury Plaza be tabled to December 19, 2011. Motion by Connors to receive and file the documents and table to December 19, 2011 a proposed ordinance amending Title 16 of the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances, Unified Development Code by rescinding Ordinances 4 -96, 44 -99, 97 -02, 41 -03, 51 -05 and 65 -06, which established regulations for Asbury Plaza, a planned unit development with a Planned Commercial Designation, located at the northwest corner of Highway 32 and Asbury Road and now being amended to allow vehicle sales and vehicle service or repair as permitted uses and amend regulations for signage and building height. Seconded by Braig. Motion carried 7 -0. 6 ATTACHMENT 111 Upon motion the rules were suspended allowing anyone present to address the City Council. Request to Rezone — 2155 Rockdale Road: Zoning Advisory Commission recommending approval to rezone property located at 2155 Rockdale Road from R -3 Moderate Density Multi - Family Residential District tO C -3 General Commercial District as requested by Joe Sack, Triple J Land Co. LLC / Daryl Bircher, DSD Properties. Citizen petition in opposition to the proposed rezoning. Citizen petitions in support of the proposed rezoning. Motion by Jones to receive and file the documents and table to December 5, 2011 a proposed ordinance Amending Title 16 of the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances, Unified Development Code by reclassifying hereinafter described property located at 2155 Rockdale Road from R -3 Moderate Density Multi - Family Residential District to C -3 General Commercial District. Seconded by Resnick. Business Owner /Developer Daryl Biecher, 7762 Wildnest Lane, spoke in favor of the proposed ordinance and addressed issues raised by property owners. Planning Services Manager Laura Carstens provided a staff report. Richard Cheney, 2270 Jaeger Drive, spoke in opposition to the proposed ordinance on behalf of area residents and cited increased traffic, the impact of proposed residential development, commercial property, the future Southwest Arterial, and detour issues. Table Mound Elementary School Principal Brenda Mitchell spoke in opposition to the proposed ordinance and cited concerns related to the school and the presence of children. Motion carried 7 -0. Grand River Center — Exhibit Hall Carpet Replacement Project: Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider approval of the plans and specifications for the Grand River Center Exhibit Hall Carpet Replacement Project and the City Manager recommending approval. Motion by Lynch to receive and file the documents and adopt Resolution No. 388 -11 Approving the plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimated cost for the Grand River Center Exhibit Hall Carpet Replacement Project. Seconded by Braig. Motion carried 7 -0. Old Main Urban Revitalization Area Plan: Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider an amendment to the Old Main Urban Revitalization Area Plan and the City Manager recommending approval. Correspondence from the Long Range Planning Commission recommending approval of the Old Main Urban Revitalization Area Plan and finding that it is consistent with the 2008 Dubuque Comprehensive Plan Motion by Connors to receive and file the documents and that the requirement that a proposed ordinance be considered and voted on for passage at two Council meetings prior to the meeting at which it is to be passed be suspended. Seconded by Resnick. Motion carried 7- 0. Motion by Connors for final consideration and passage of Ordinance No. 50 -11 Amending the existing Old Main Urban Revitalization Area Plan pursuant to Chapter 404 of the Code of Iowa. Seconded by Jones. Motion carried 7 -0. University of Dubuque Geothermal Line — Bennett Street Easement: Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider granting an easement under Bennett Street to accommodate the geothermal system for the University of Dubuque Performing Arts Center and the City Manager recommending approval. Motion by Jones to receive and file the documents and adopt Resolution No. 389 -11 Granting easement for private utility to University of Dubuque for an underlying portion of Bennett Street. Seconded by Braig. Motion carried 7 -0. 7 ATTACHMENT III Upon motion the rules were reinstated limiting discussion to the City Council. ACTION ITEMS Multicultural Family Center — 2010 -2011 Annual Report: Multicultural Family Center Director Tara Velez and Board President Gil Spence, to present the Center's 2010 -2011 Annual Report. Motion by Connors to receive and file the information. Seconded by Jones. Ms. Velez introduced members of the Center's Board of Directors and provided a slide presentation on the mission, history and programs of the Multicultural Family Center. Motion carried 7 -0. Urban Mobility Coordinator: Motion by Jones to receive and file the information. Seconded by Braig. Director of Transit Operations Barbara Morck introduced Urban Mobility Coordinator Michelle Huseman. Ms. Huseman provided information on her professional background. Motion carried 7 -0. Neighborhood Watch Program Safe Community Task Force Recommendation: City Manager transmitting information regarding the Neighborhood Watch Program as recommended by the Safe Community Task Force. Motion by Lynch to receive and file the information and approve the recommendation. Seconded by Braig. Motion carried 7 -0. City Hall HVAC Improvements Project: City Manager recommending award of the contract to the low bidder, Tri -Con Construction, in the amount of $684,323, which includes the base bid for $669,451 and Alternates 2 and 4. Motion by Braig to receive and file the information and adopt Resolution No. 390 -11 Awarding the public improvement contract for the City Hall HVAC System Improvements Project. Seconded by Jones. Motion carried 7 -0. Request for Proposal- Automated Red Light and Speed Camera Enforcement Program: 1 (City Manager recommending implementation of a Red Light and Speed Camera Enforcement Program and the issuance of a Request for Proposals to select a vendor. Restated motion by Jones to receive and file the documents, approve the issuance of the Request for Proposals and schedule a work session on the topic for January 30, 2011. Seconded by Connors. Extensive discussion by the City Council included concerns over the need for safety, requesting more research and input from staff and citizens, the relationship to the Council's goals and priorities, and the program process. Responding to questions from the City Council, City Manager Van Milligen stated that the Council would have three to four additional opportunities to review and vote on the recommendation. Motion carried 5 -2 with Braig and Resnick voting nay. Family Self- Sufficiency — Program Coordinator: City Manager recommending funding of $26,853 be provided in the current fiscal year to continue the second Family Self- Sufficiency Coordinator position. Motion by Jones to receive and file the documents and approve the recommendation. Seconded by Resnick. Motion carried 7 -0. Central Avenue — Two -Hour Parking: City Manager recommending approval of an ordinance to remove the two -hour parking on the east side of Central Avenue from East 24th Street to a point approximately 225 ft. south of East 24th Street. Motion by Jones to receive and file the documents and that the requirement that a proposed ordinance be considered and voted on 8 ATTACHMENT 111 for passage at two Council meetings prior to the meeting at which it is to be passed be suspended. Seconded by Braig. Motion carried 7 -0. Motion by Jones for final consideration and passage of Ordinance No. 51 -11 Amending section 9- 14- 321.602(C) of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Dubuque, Iowa, providing for two -hour parking by deleting certain portions of Central Avenue. Seconded by Braig. Motion carried 7 -0. Proposed Contract with Nancy Richardson: City Manager recommending the City enter into an agreement with former Iowa Department of Transportation Director Nancy Richardson to provide advocacy services related to federal transportation policy and funding. Motion by Connors to receive and file the documents and approve the recommendation. Seconded by Braig. Motion carried 7 -0. Request for Work Session — Intermodal Center Design Concepts: City Manager requesting scheduling a work session on the Intermodal Center design concepts as soon as a date is available, but no later than December 10, 2011. Motion by Braig to receive and file the documents and schedule a work session for December 5, 2011. Seconded by Connors. Motion carried 7 -0. COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS Council Member Sutton reported on the upcoming Festival of Trees on November 26. Mayor Buol reported on his attendance at the recent National League of Cities Conference in Phoenix, Arizona, and the amount of interest in Dubuque's sustainability efforts during the sessions he facilitated. There being no further business, upon motion the City Council adjourned at 8:44 p.m. 1t 11/30 Kevin S. Firnstahl City Clerk 9 Masterpiece on the Mississippi ATTACHMENT 111 Dubuque MFMmedcaeitr 2007 TO: The Honorable Mayor and City Council Members FROM: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager SUBJECT: Automated Red Light and Speed Camera Enforcement Program Request for Proposals DATE: November 17, 2011 For the past five to ten years, various cities in Iowa have been implementing automated traffic safety cameras as a means to reduce traffic violations and prevent accidents. The cities in Iowa include, but are not limited to, Davenport, Cedar Rapids, Clive, Des Moines, Muscatine and Sioux City. One of the Mayor and City Council priorities established in the September, 2011, goal setting was to research Red Light and Speed Enforcement Cameras. With Davenport and Cedar Rapids being geographically close to Dubuque, the Police Department has been able to follow much of the media coverage on the camera systems. Police department representatives in these cities have reported many times how the camera systems have assisted in the reduction of accidents and violations in those communities. As an example, the Davenport Police Department did a study of the year prior to red light cameras being installed and the year after the lights were installed and reported finding a 60% reduction in accidents caused by running red lights and a 47% reduction in rear end crashes. They also found an 8.5% reduction in personal injury accidents and a 9.5% reduction in total accidents citywide. Cities in more than 20 states have implemented automated traffic safety systems with great success. As examples, an Arizona State University research project showed a Scottsdale camera program resulted in a 54% reduction of accidents; and a University of New Mexico study showed a 22% reduction in injury accidents in monitored intersections and a 59% reduction in right angle crashes. In calendar year 2010 the Dubuque Police Department responded to 2,965 accident investigations and through September, 2011, the Police Department has responded to 2,112 accidents. In this almost two year time period there were over 500 accidents involving injuries. While accidents occur for a variety of reasons, speed, failure to obey traffic control devices and other intersection related issues are some of the more common. ATTACHMENT 111 A recent Dubuque Police Department study of Iowa Department of Transportation crash data was completed for years 2003 to 2010 for accident intersections in Dubuque. In the study the top accident intersections were identified for each year. While the specific intersections and ranking of the intersections change over the years, the same intersections routinely show up in each year's statistics. The study also showed that the 10 -15 intersections identified each year also comprise approximately 10% of all of the City's accidents in the given year. With the hundreds of intersections and streets in the city, having 1 out of every 10 accidents at ten individual locations is cause for concern. It is with data like this that the Police Department encourages and directs officers to concentrate their enforcement efforts. There are several shortcomings to this method. First, not all locations are physically designed to allow for traditional observation and enforcement. Multi -lane intersections without adjoining off street spaces for squad cars make observation and enforcement activities very difficult. As an example, the intersection of Dodge & Locust at the foot of the Julien Dubuque Bridge is traditionally in the top five accident intersections. The lack of off- street observation points and overall traffic congestion makes enforcement very difficult. A second major factor is staffing and calls for service, which limits the time available for traffic enforcement. Tied in with both of the above is the fact that traffic is moving 24 hours a day in the City and it is impossible to try and watch each and every intersection and roadway at all times to prevent violations and accidents. This is where automated enforcement can assist the City. Automated enforcement can monitor intersections and roadways at all times, and enforcement action can be taken on violators at a later time. Just as important as enforcement, is driver awareness and education. A well publicized traffic camera campaign, as well as obvious signage for enforcement zones, will hopefully also contribute to better driving habits. In order to estimate any City expense or potential number of violations, the City will need to contract with a vendor to initiate implementation of a system. Once an agreement is in place, the City will work with the vendor to conduct traffic studies and violation counts. Once completed the vendor will be able to determine viable locations for its products. Chief of Police Mark Dalsing is recommending implementation of a Red Light and Speed Camera Enforcement Program and the issuance of a Request for Proposals to select a vendor. This would appear again on a City Council Agenda in late January or February to consider the vendor selection. 2 ATTACHMENT III I concur with the recommendation and respectfully request Mayor and City Council approval. /idea Wry Michael C. Van Milligan MCVM:jh Attachment cc: Barry Lindahl, City Attorney Cindy Steinhauser, Assistant City Manager Mark Dalsing, Chief of Police 3 DUBUQUE CITY COUNCIL MAYOR Roy D. Buol 2640 Becker Ct. Dubuque, Iowa 52001 Home: (563) 564 -5455 rdbuol@cityofclubuque.org Tent Expires: Dec. 31, 2013 AT -LARGE Ric W. Jones 1270 Dunleith 0. Dubuque, Iowa 52003 Home: (563) 556 -3490 rjones @cityof dubuque.org Tenn Expires: Dec. 31, 2013 AT -LARGE David T. Resnick 375 Alpine Street Dubuque, Iowa 52001 Home: (563) 582 -9217 dresnick @cityofdubuque.org Tenn Expires: Dec. 31, 2015 FIRST WARD Kevin J. Lynch 3999 Pennsylvania Avenue Dubuque, Iowa 52002 Home: (563) 582 -2655 • klynch @cityofdubuque.org Tern Expires: Dec. 31, 2013 SECOND WARD Karla A. Braig 1795 Loras Blvd. Dubuque, Iowa 52001 Horne: (563) 582 -0595 kbraig @cityofdubuque.org Term Expires: Dec. 31, 2015 THIRD WARD Joyce E. Connors 660 Edith Sheet Dubuque, Iowa 52001 Home: (563) 582 -3843 jconiors @cityofdubuque.org Tenn Expires: Dec. 31, 2013 FOURTH WARD Lynn V. Sutton 876 Yale Ct., 41 Dubuque, Iowa 52001 Hone: (563) 585 -0129 Isutton @dtyofdubuque.org Tenn Expires: Dec. 31, 2015 ATTACHMENT 111 Masterpiece on the Mississippi 2026 VISION STATEMENT Dubuque is a city of history, beauty, opportunities, excitement ... the Masterpiece on the Mississippi. The city of Dubuque is a progressive, sustainable city with a strong diversified economy and expanding global connections; the Dubuque community is an inclusive community celebrating culture and heritage and has actively preserved our Masterpiece on the Mississippi; Dubuque citizens experience healthy living and active retirement through quality, livable neighborhoods and an abundance of fun things to do and they are engaged in the community, achieving goals through partnerships; and Dubuque City government is financially sound and providing services with citizens getting value for their tax dollars. FIVE -YEAR CITY GOALS • Planned & Managed Growth • Partnering for a Better Dubuque • Improved Connectivity - Transportation Sr Telecommunications FIVE -YEAR COMMUNITY GOALS FOR A SUSTAINABLE DUBUQUE • Economic Prosperity • Social /Cultural Vibrancy • EnvironuientalIntegrity 20112013 POLICY AGENDA TOP PRIORITY • 9 -1 -1 Center Relocation Analysis • Arts and Culture Strategy ® Clean Air Attainment Strategy • Historic Millwork District Master Plan • Southwest Arterial Project o Support of Greater Dubuque Development Corporation o Washington Neighborhood Strategy ATTACHMENT 111 HIGH PRIORITY- ® Annexation Study • Every Child I Every Promise ® Master Plan for Chaplain Schmitt Island • Multicultural Family Center Support • New Industrial Park Location and Action Plan ® Red Light and Speed Enforcement Cameras • Safe Community Initiative • Street Irnprovement Program 20112013 MANAGEMENT AGENDA & MAJOR PRO- CTS In addition to affirming the 15 -year Vision Statement, Mission Statement, Five -Year Goals, and Policy Agenda, the Dubuque City Council also identified a 69 -item Management Agenda and 11 Major Projects for 2011 -2013. To view the Management Agenda and Major Projects list, please visit www .cityofdubuque.org /councilgoals. CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS The Dubuque City Council meets on the first and third Monday of each month in the City Council Chambers on the second floor of the Historic Federal Building at 350 West 6th Street. Meetings begin at 6:30 p.m. and are broadcast live on CityChannel, Dubuque's local government access channel (97.2 digital, 8 analog) on the Mediacom cable system. Meetings are also streamed live and archived on the City website, www. cityofdubuque.org /media. For agenda and minutes information, visit www.cityofdubuque.org /citycouncil or contact the City Clerk's Office at (563)589 -4120 or cityclerk @cityofdubuque.org. CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA City Manager's Office, 50 West 13th Street, Dubuque, IA 52001 Phone: (563)589 -4110 E-mail. ctymgr @cityofdubuque.org www.cityofdubuque.org i`'l UOLT viable livable , equitable Dubuque's 11 Sustainability Principles Vision Statement Dubuque is a viable, livable, and equitable coinmunity. We embrace economic prosperity, social /cultural vibrancy and environmental integrity to create a sustainable legacy for generations to come. Economic Prosperity Regional Economy Smart Resource Use Smart Energy Use Community Design if 0iIIIIPiI Jtl intoririLy Healthy Air 1 Clean Water 'J Native Plants &Animals • For more information on Sustainable Dubuque, visit www.sustainabledubuque.org or call 563- 690 -6038. Social /Cultural Vibrancy Community Knowledge Green Buildings { Healthy Local Food Reasonable Mobility NovusAGENDA - Home NovusAGENDA ht tp:// agenda. novus. cityofdubuque .org /ItemDetai is /ClientApprovalShe... ATTACHMENT 111 THE CITY OF Logout Dubuque * * DUB E i Masterpiece on the Mississippi I I Ia 2007 TO: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager FROM: Mark M. Dalsing, Chief of Police DATE: November 17, 2011 SUBJECT: Automated Traffic Safety Camera RFP INTRODUCTION This memorandum will detail a proposed timeline for the release of a Request for Proposal (RFP) for Automated Traffic Safety Cameras for the City of Dubuque. BACKGROUND For the past five to ten years, various cities in Iowa have been implementing automated traffic safety cameras as a means to reduce traffic violations and prevent accidents. These cities include but are not limited to Davenport, Cedar Rapids, Clive, Des Moines, Muscatine and Sioux City. With Davenport and Cedar Rapids being geographically close to Dubuque, we have been able to follow much of the media coverage on the camera systems. Police department representatives in these cities have reported many times how the camera systems have assisted in the reduction of accidents and violations in those communities. As an example, the Davenport Police Department did a study of the year prior to red light cameras being installed and the year after the lights were installed and reported finding a 60% reduction in accidents caused by running red lights and a 47% reduction in rear end crashes. They also found an 8.5% reduction in personal injury accidents and a 9.5% reduction in total accidents citywide. This is not an Iowa specific topic. Cities in more than 20 states have implemented automated traffic safety systems with great success. As examples, an Arizona State University research project showed a Scottsdale camera program resulted in a 54% reduction of accidents; and a University of New Mexico study showed a 22% reduction in injury accidents in monitored intersections and a 59% reduction in right angle crashes. DISCUSSION Based on data such as the above, the Dubuque Police Department has been exploring automated camera systems for the City of Dubuque. In calendar year 2010 the Dubuque Police Department responded to 2965 accident investigations and through September 2011 we have responded to 2112 accidents. While accidents occur for a variety of reasons, speed, failure to obey traffic control devices (traffic signals, signs) and other intersection related issues are some of the more common causes. A recent Dubuque Police Department study of Iowa Department of Transportation crash data was completed for years 2003 to 2010 for accident intersections in Dubuque. In the study the top accident intersections were identified for each year. While the specific intersections and ranking of the intersections 1 of3 11/17/2011 4:08 PM NovusAGENDA - Home http: / /agenda.novus. cityofdubuque. org/ ItemDetails /CIientApprovalShe... ATTACHMENT 111 change over the years, the same intersections routinely show up in each year's statistics. The study also showed that the 10-15 intersections identified each year also comprise approximately 10% of all of the City's accidents in the given year. With the hundreds of intersections and streets in the city, having 1 out of every 10 accidents at ten individual locations is cause for concern. It is with data like this that we encourage and direct our officers to concentrate their enforcement efforts. While we can encourage and direct our efforts on known problem areas, there are several shortcomings to this method. First, not all locations are physically designed to allow for traditional observation and enforcement. Multi -lane intersections without adjoining off street spaces for squad cars make observation and enforcement activities very difficult. As an example, the intersection of Dodge & Locust at the foot of the Julien Dubuque Bridge is traditionally in the top five accident intersections. The lack of off - street observation points and overall traffic congestion makes enforcement very difficult. A second major factor is staffing and calls for service. While the department has added additional officers over the past five years, we have also experienced a high level of turnover. As of this memo, we are down 11 officers. This combined with the fact that we experience an increase in calls for service every year results in decreased time available for extra traffic enforcement. Tied in with both of the above is the fact that traffic is moving 24 hours a day in the City and it is impossible to try and watch each and every intersection and roadway at all times to prevent violations and accidents. This is where automated enforcement can assist the City. Automated enforcement can monitor intersections and roadways at all times, and enforcement action can be taken on violators at a later time. Just as Important as enforcement, is driver awareness and education. A well publicized traffic camera campaign, as well as obvious signage for enforcement zones, will hopefully also contribute to better driving habits. In researching this project, Dubuque Police Department staff and other City personnel have traveled to communities with automated systems and have met with vendors. Systems vary between vendors but one of the promising aspects of many of these systems is that they are initiated without an initial City investment. Many vendors provide equipment and service up front and recoup their investment through a share of violator fines. In order to estimate any City expense or potential number of violations, the City will need to contract with a vendor to initiate implementation of a system. Once an agreement is in place, the City will work with the vendor to conduct traffic studies and violation counts. Once completed the vendor will be able to determine viable locations for its products. To this end, a Request for Proposal (RFP) has been created and is ready for release. Once this step has been taken, the City will be able to move forward towards implementing a project. The RFP is included with this memo and would follow the allowing proposed schedule. Event Date Release RFP November 25, 2011 Requests for Clarification or Inquiries Due December 09, 2011 Responses to Requests for Clarification or Inquiries December 15, 2011 Proposal Responses Due December 22, 2011 Vendor Selected Date January 31, 2012 Contract Award Date February 28, 2012 The Proposal Review Committee will evaluate the received proposals. By Administrative Policy, I am a member of the committee and the chairperson. Other members of the Proposal Review Committee include the following: o Finance - Ken Tekippe (or designee) o Budget - Jennifer Larson (or designee) e Information Services - Chris Kohlman (or designee) • Dubuque Police Department -Terry Tobin, Scott Crabill, Scott Baxter, Kevin Klein o Engineering - Gus Phihoyos (or designee) o Legal - Barry Lindell] (or designee) 2 of 3 11/17/2011 4:08 PM NovusAGENDA - Home http: // agenda. novus .cityofdubuque.orWItemDACHMENT I .. llrovalShe. RECOMMENDATION Based on the ongoing review and scope of the project, I am recommending that the City of Dubuque continue in the process to obtain an automated traffic enforcement system, and that the attached RFP be released according to the above schedule. ACTION TO BE TAKEN City Manager review and approval Prepared by: Mark M. Da'sing, Police Chief Novusolutiofs Copyright 2001 -2011 3 of 11 /(7/2011 4:08 PM ATTACHMENT III CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR AUTOMATED RED LIGHT AND SPEED CAMERA ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM Purpose The City of Dubuque is currently seeking sealed proposals from qualified firms with demonstrated experience in automated red light and speed enforcement to provide and operate photo enforcement equipment and citation processing service as outlined herein. Services to be provided include, but are not necessarily limited to, provision and installation of equipment, system upgrades and maintenance, violation identification assistance, management information reports, and citation processing and mailing services. Vendors may submit a proposal for the entire project (both red light and speed units) or proposals for the individual components. All proposals will be evaluated. Background The City of Dubuque has identified automated red light and speed enforcement camera systems as systems that can assist the City of Dubuque in traffic safety and accident reduction. The City recognizes that these systems can provide year round, 24 hr. enforcement and are not dependent on direct, live observation of violations. The City also recognizes that the review of violations and subsequent enforcement actions can be a time consuming task for authorized personnel. In order to maximize accident prevention and safety enforcement while minimizing staff involvement, the City of Dubuque is seeking proposals from qualified firms to provide automated traffic violation enforcement. Method This solicitation is a Request for Proposals (RFP). Proposals will be reviewed by a Selection Committee that will evaluate each proposal according to selection criteria outlined in the RFP. Interviews may be requested with one or more firms responding to the RFP. All costs associated with preparing a response or attendance at subsequent interviews, are to be the vendor's responsibility. Award of this contract, if any, will be to the firm or firms deemed most qualified, in accordance with the selection criteria, to perform the services outlined in this RFP and other services as deemed necessary by the City. Pricing, while an important factor, will be only one of the criteria used to evaluate the responses to the RFP. Proposals will be opened at the date and time specified and each firm responding will be recorded as a respondent. Proposal content, including pricing, will be kept confidential until the contract is awarded. 1 ATTACHMENT 111 The City may reject any proposal not in compliance with all prescribed public bidding procedures and requirements and may reject any or all proposals. The City reserves the right to waive any requirement or condition of the RFP upon finding that it is in the public's best interest to do so. The City reserves the right to award to one or multiple vendors. All proposals will become the property of the City of Dubuque. The respondent must clearly identify any part of its proposal deemed to be proprietary information. Proposal Deadline Sealed proposals — one original and five (5) copies, will be accepted by the City of Dubuque, City Clerk's Office, 50 W 13th Street, Dubuque, IA 52001, until 2:00 p.m. on December 22, 2011. Proposals received after the stated date and time will be considered non - responsive and returned to the vendor unopened. Faxed or emailed proposals are not acceptable. Vendors wishing to upload their proposal to the City of Dubuque FTP site can do so by contacting the Information Services Director at Ckohlman(a citvofdubuque.oro. Reports received under this method must be received within the above stated deadlines. Proposals must be in a sealed envelope or package, and must be clearly marked on the outside "AUTOMATED ENFORCEMENT CAMERAS" The sender's name and address should also appear on the outside of the package. Request for Clarifications or Inquiries All inquiries or requests for clarifications must be submitted in writing to the City Clerk and must be received by 4:00 p.m. on December 9, 2011. Inquiries may be sent via mail, fax, or email to the following address: City of Dubuque City Clerk's Office 50 W 13th Street Dubuque, IA 52001 Fax: (563)589 -0890 E -Mail: CtyClerk a(�,cityofdubuque.orq Responses will be sent to all original recipients of the RFP on or before 5:00 pm December 15, 2011, and will be posted on the City's website under "Bids/RFP's". The City will issue a response in the form of an addendum to the RFP if a substantive clarification is in order. Oral instructions or information concerning the RFP given out by officers, employees or agents of the City to prospective respondents shall not be binding. The City is not responsible for late or incomplete proposals. The City is not responsible for any costs associated with compilation or submittal of the response. 2 ATTACHMENT III Project Description The vendor shall provide a photo red light and/or speed enforcement system(s) that produces photos, which are communicated directly from the system to the vendor. Prior to issuing a citation, the vendor shall process the photos and electronically transmit the processed photos to the secure website for review by authorized issuing officer(s). The officer(s) shall be able to electronically approve or reject those images for which citations will or will not be issued. The vendor shall send the citations to the violator via first class U.S. mail and document the process for evidentiary purposes in court. If the violator does not pay the fine within a specified period of time, a second and third notice will be sent by the vendor. Citations that remain unpaid after the third notice will be turned over to a collection agency approved by the City of Dubuque. The awarded firm shall provide a representative for contact and field technical work (i.e. moving cameras and repair of malfunctioning equipment). The vendor will also supply management information reports that include the number of violations at each installation, number of violations cited, number of violations not cited, and reasons for non - issuance. Proposals should contain other report data that can be included under the proposed system. Scope of Services The contractor will be responsible for the provision, implementation and continuing satisfactory performance of the hardware, software, vehicle (if applicable), and services described in this RFP. This includes the integration of all necessary camera and detection equipment, computer hardware and software, any related infrastructure and relationships for citation processing services, training, and any other related services as necessary into a functioning system. Partial proposals are not acceptable. The contractor shall maintain ownership of the equipment throughout the course of this contract but may offer optional terms for lease agreement or per paid citation basis. Services to be performed under this contract include but are not limited to: O Provide, install, and make operational, automated enforcement devices for the duration of the contract ® Provide, install, and make operational, the computer hardware and software, and all other electronic equipment necessary to support data capture and retrieval o Provide citation processing services that include, but are not limited to: image processing, owner identification, citation and notification preparation and mailing, coordination with Police Department personnel, transferring data as required for collections or to the District Court of Dubuque County, making citation images available on a secure website and tracking and reporting statistical information and data O Create, maintain and host a secure website which allows officers to review violation photos and choose to issue or not issue a violation citation; the vendor would then process and mail the violations 3 ATTACHMENT 01 • Create, maintain and host a website for violators to view their own violations. • Provide ongoing service and support to photo RADAR /LIDAR operations such as: equipment maintenance; repair and servicing; system modifications as needed to ensure accuracy and efficiency without reducing hours of operation; staff training; expert testimony in court as needed; and participation in program communications and strategy evaluation • Training personnel involved with the operation of the program • Work closely with City staff throughout all stages of the project to ensure the needs of the City are met Equipment Requirements The equipment proposed must satisfy the following minimum criteria: • Imprint the following information on each image without obstructing the images of the vehicle or license plate: a. Date, time and year of the violation b. Time of the violation stated in military time of hours, minutes and seconds c. The frame sequence d. Location identifiers — name of intersection and /or streets or other appropriate identifiers; and e. The speed of the vehicle at the time of the violation • Be capable of providing an image visible to the naked eye of the license plate of the vehicle. The image may be digitized for retrieval and archiving purposes; however, the original images must be maintained until such time as the case has been completely adjudicated. • Be able to automatically detect a vehicle that is violating the red light and set speed. • Include camera enclosures that are tamper - proof. • Provide clear and readable images twenty -four hours a day in any type of weather conditions, including but not limited to, bright sunlight, darkness, wind, rain or snow. • Provide images that clearly show 1) the scene of location where the violation occurred, 2) the vehicle in violation identified by color, make and model of vehicle, and 3) license plate of the vehicle including license plate numbers and letters and state of issuance. • Proposals shall describe in detail the maximum coverage area of the camera, how many lanes, etc. 4 ATTACHMENT III 9 AU equipment supplied pursuant to this RFP shall be certified new and current and manufacturer certified to be in good working condition and capable of all warranties. © The proposal shall identify operational standards for the system offered, including down time for the camera, percentage of images that cannot be processed and other operational characteristics that may have an impact on the effectiveness of the system. Technology Requirements © Respondent must propose and supply a product line that, to the best of its knowledge, is not obsolete or near obsolete. ® Should equipment or technological upgrades become available during the course of the project, the vendor must offer the City the opportunity to upgrade their equipment at no charge. a Only equipment or production models that have been satisfactorily demonstrated to the City, or that have a demonstrated record of successful deployment by other law enforcement agencies, in similar sized cities will be used. City should not be either the smallest or largest customer of the vendor. The vendor must document successful deployments by including the names and telephone numbers of contact persons as part of the reference requirements of this RFP. ® The equipment supplied must be of new manufacture (not used or demo units) and best quality and installed in accordance with approved recommendations of the manufacturer thereof, and must conform to the equipment specifications listed in this RFP. ® The equipment must meet all applicable Federal standards and specifications and be of a type approved for this use. ® The equipment must be capable of executing its functions so that it performs according to, and fulfills the requirements of the City of Dubuque. ® Respondent must provide and install all equipment necessary to meet the requirements of this RFP. ® The equipment must be capable of detecting and displaying red light violations of target vehicles. ® The equipment must be capable of detecting and displaying in a digital readout manner the speed of target vehicles. ® The equipment must provide readouts in miles per hour and be capable of recording speeds within an accuracy tolerance of plus or minus one mile per hour ( +1- 1 mph) of the actual speed of target vehicles. ® Cameras must be capable of high -speed image capture on multi -lane streets (a minimum of four lanes of traffic) and be capable of capturing high - resolution images of offending vehicles. ® Speed and ease of processing - the system must be able to load images in a timely manner (less than one minute) for approval by police personnel. 5 ATTACHMENT 111 Statistical Analysis and Reports • System must incorporate a software application capable of computing and analyzing time, date, speed, number of vehicles, weather and other data required for automated citation generation and traffic analysis. o Vendor must provide the City with a monthly report within ten (10) days following the end of the month. • The monthly report must include the following: a. The total number of citations issued. b. The total number of images and percentage of total vehicles whose image was taken; and c. The total number and percentage of violations, delineated by speed and location. • Vendor must provide the City with the ability to research and generate its own custom reports. Archiving and Storing ® In the event that respondent offers digital image storage systems, the City will require on line retention of images for a period of six (6) months. This does not apply to images for which citations are dismissed, unless the image was part of trial evidence. • The City of Dubuque will provide specifications for storage facilities. o Retrieval of archived information must be available within eight (8) working hours of a request for retrieval. System Maintenance • Contractor must provide maintenance on the photo enforcement unit and related equipment, such as but not limited to, the camera, video, sensors, and computer, during the duration of the contract. • Contractor must provide service and support response times along with an emergency response policy and Vendor must provide backup equipment so that no operational down time is experienced. If repairs and replacement parts need to be provided by the vendor, a substitute photo enforcement unit with comparable functioning equipment must be provided at no charge to the City to prevent down time. Any down time in enforcement due to repairs, maintenance and/or accidents (if on a monthly lease agreement) will result in a reduction in the monthly payment to the contractor prorated to the average number of citations issued per day during the highest citation volume month of the current year. o In order to achieve reasonable reliability and availability, the contractor must provide a preventive maintenance program. Maintenance should occur at scheduled intervals. Maintenance should include the running of diagnostics to ensure the early identification of any component failure. 6 ATTACHMENT III ® Vendor must provide a mechanism and procedure for backing up all data files. ® Vendor must provide security precautions against unauthorized use and accidental destruction or modification of data as a result of human intervention or other disasters such as power failure. Training Requirements O Vendor must provide training of photo enforcement operators and relevant other staff including but not limited to staff from the Police, Finance, and Information Services Departments. The vendor must provide technical instruction on equipment use and operation. Such training must be an appropriate blend of classroom instruction and "hands on" practical training with the equipment to be used. Course content must include the theory of device; the technical knowledge required for court purposes; imagery principles; and actual deployment techniques. 9 Vendor must supply all technical training materials and handouts in sufficient quantities to cover the training of identified persons. O Vendor must provide the City with the license to duplicate training materials if necessary. 9 Vendor must provide the training at a City facility. Court Challenges ® Vendor must provide on demand a technically qualified witness to provide expert testimony in court with respect to photo enforcement technology if necessary. Citations and Records ® Vendor will be responsible for processing and delivering violator images and data on a daily basis to the Dubuque Police Department. • Vendor will use the license plate number from the photographs to identify the vehicle owner from the Department of Motor Vehicle records. ® Vendor must prepare and mail citations, photos, and required forms within ten (10) business days to all violators for those images approved by Police Department staff. ® Vendor must provide an electronic file containing all of the data on the respective citations to the City of Dubuque. The file format must be acceptable to the respective parties. ® Vendor must maintain and provide supporting records of violations to the City. ® Vendor must maintain a proper chain of evidence that meets the needs and requirements of the City. ® Vendor must destroy all images within sixty (60) days when the Police Department and the court dismiss citations or when citations are not issued. ® Vendor must provide an audit trail of all voided and destroyed images. 7 ATTACHMENT 111 Documents and Manuals Vendor must provide the City with all relevant specifications, manuals and materials relating to the capabilities and operation of the equipment. Warranty and Maintenance Vendor must warrant and maintain all equipment provided to the City throughout the duration of the contract. Include a complete discussion of the warranty for all equipment in proposal. Invoicing Vendor must coordinate with the City's Finance Department to set up billing and accounting procedures acceptable to the City. Should the respondent propose a citation -based fee, the City will only be billed for those citations that result in money being collected by the City. Delivery Vendor must deliver all equipment F.O.B. to the City. No freight or shipping charges will be allowed. Patents /Copyrights The City requires that all hardware, software and system technology provided by the respondent for this project must be of original development by, or under license to, the respondent and must not infringe upon or violate any patent, copyright, or trade secret of any person or company. The contractor agrees to incur the cost of defending any suit or proceeding brought against the contractor or City, who alleges that all or any part of the RADAR /LIDAR camera technology provided by the contractor infringes on any patent, copyright, or trade secret. In addition, the contractor agrees to pay all damages and costs awarded against the City or contractor as a result of any such suit or proceeding, including attorney's fees. In the event that such a suit or proceeding is held to constitute an infringement, the contractor agrees to incur the expense of either 1) procuring for the city the right to continue using the technology or any part of it; 2) replacing the technology or any part of it with non - infringing technology that is equal or better than the originally installed equipment; or 3) modifying the technology or any part of it to the City's satisfaction so that it becomes non - infringing. 8 ATTACHMENT 111 Should none of the above options be possible or feasible, the City shall require the contractor to remove the technology from the City's premises at no cost to the City. The contractor shall be held financially responsible for all costs incurred by the City for replacement of the infringing technology with non - infringing technology from another contractor. Contract Term The term of the initial contract with the City shall be one year, beginning on the date of contract execution. The City reserves the right to renew the contract each year for up to four (4) additional years. The total contract term, including all renewals, shall not exceed five (5) years. The contract may be terminated by mutual consent of the parties, or at the City's sole discretion, upon a thirty (30) day written notice. Upon contract expiration or termination, contractor shall arrange with the City to remove equipment from City property at the contractor's sole expense within 30 days of such expiration or termination. Upon removal of equipment, contractor shall restore the affected areas where equipment was placed to the conditions which existed prior to this contract. Proposal Format To standardize responses and simplify the comparison and evaluation process, all proposals must be organized in the manner set forth below, separated into sections, with each section titled appropriately with a Table of Contents identifying each section. A letter of interest must accompany the proposal. The letter shall stipulate that the respondent accepts all terms and conditions of the RFP. The letter shall name the person(s) authorized to represent the respondent in any negotiations and the name of the person(s) authorized to sign any contract that may result. A legal representative of the respondent's firm, authorized to bind the firm in contractual matters, must sign the letter of interest. a. Business Organization. The full name and address of the firm that will perform the services described herein. A statement shall be included from the firm that, to the best of its knowledge, there are no circumstances which shall cause a conflict of interest in performing services for the City of Dubuque and indicating a willingness to enter into a contract to provide the services described herein. b. Business Financial Condition. Provide a general description of the firm's financial condition and identify any conditions (e.g., bankruptcy, pending litigation, planned office closures, impending merger) that may impede firm's ability to complete or continue the project. Recognizing that substantial capital is required to support an automated enforcement 9 ATTACHMENT 111 program, only vendors who can demonstrate financial viability will be considered. c. Project Team's Capabilities. The proposal shall indicate how well the team's qualifications and experience relate to this specific project. A project manager for the respondent must be specified as well as the team members and each member's responsibility. A list of all subcontractors, if any, to be utilized by the proposing firm shall be included. Provide for each subcontractor: firm name, address, and contact person(s). Include a detailed description of the work to be performed by each subcontractor. Firms are encouraged to solicit quotes from Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBE) if possible. For a listing of certified DBE contractors, visit the State of Iowa website at www.ia.bidx.com /lettings. This section shall also include: 1. Approximate number of people to be assigned to the project. 2. Extent of principle involvement. 3. Team qualifications and experience on similar or related projects. 4. Names of key members who will be performing the work on this project and their responsibilities. 5. Resources available to perform the work for the duration of the Project; and 6. Respondent's internal procedures and /or policies for work quality, accuracy, and timely customer service. d. Project Understanding and Approach. The responding firm shall state in detail its understanding of the project as outlined and a detailed proposal that includes the firm's proposed methods to complete the project, including availability and resources, the system to be used, installation plan, process for citations, and invoicing method. Details to be included under this section include: 1. Descriptive information on the major system components, Equipment, facilities and services, and how they will function together to meet the requirements of the City. 2. Explain the procedure for determining and repairing equipment malfunctions. 3. Provide information on the percentage and kinds of errors experienced by the respondent resulting from citation processing services. 4. Provide details on how images will be destroyed when citations are dismissed or not issued; and 5. Describe your ability and strength in providing citation - processing services from the time the image is taken until the citation is in the mail. 10 ATTACHMENT 111 e. References. Include a list of at least five (5) references for whom similar work has been performed in similar sized cities and installations. . Include contact name and phone number for each. Include references for any subcontractors with contact name and phone number as well. Representatives of the City, at their discretion, may call any of the references listed or any other known references to verify the performance of the firm. f. Insurance. Firms responding to this RFP shall include a current Insurance Certificate in proposals for the following coverages: general liability, vehicle, and workers compensation coverages. g. Pricing Proposal. Vendors may propose either or both types of agreements — per paid citation or lease. Include a detailed explanation of which type of system you are proposing and the benefits and costs to the City. A complete pricing proposal must be included that details the costs of all goods and services that would be invoiced to the City, per intersection or per citation, as applicable. Pricing shall be a significant factor in determining the number of intersections that will receive a system. Proposal Review and Selection Criteria Proposals will be evaluated by a selection committee based upon the following criteria. The City intends to award the contract to the respondent(s) whose system is deemed to be most advantageous to the City and cost alone will not be the sole selection criteria. The City reserves the right to reject any and all proposals. During the evaluation process, the City has the right to request clarifications in order to fully understand the respondent's approach to the project and view of the scope of the work. Criteria are: Experience, Qualifications and Expertise Experience and reliability in providing similar services to other agencies. History of similar services provided to the City of Dubuque, if any. Capabilities and Resources Capabilities and resources available to perform the requested services. Financial health and viability of the company. Proiect Understanding and Approach Firm's understanding of scope of work and methodology to be used. 11 ATTACHMENT 111 Pricing Proposed pricing and timeframe to complete. Quality. Thoroughness and Responsiveness of Proposal How well the proposal followed the specified format and detailed all requested information. References Information received from references. Geographic Location of your Firm Location of firm to be providing services and proximity to Dubuque. Other Provisions Insurance Certificate Vendor must submit insurance certificate to comply with city requirements, Schedule A. (attached) Signature by Responsible Party All proposals must be signed with the firm name and by a responsible officer or employee authorized to transact business on behalf of the firm, partnership or corporation. No vendor may assign or transfer any legal or equitable interest in his proposal after the date and hour set for the receipt of the proposals. City's Rights Reserved The City reserves the right to accept any or all proposals in whole or in part, to waive any irregularities in any proposal, to accept the proposal which in the judgment of the City is most advantageous to the City and to re- advertise if desired. Conflict of Interest The vendor agrees that it presently has no interest, and shall acquire no interest, direct or indirect, that would conflict in any manner or degree with the performance of its service hereunder. The vendor further agrees that in the performance of the agreement, no person having any such interest shall be employed. Interest of Public Officials No member, officer or employee of the City during this tenure or for one year thereafter, shall have interest, direct or indirect, in this proposal or the proceeds thereof. Ownership All documents and materials prepared pursuant to this proposal are the property of the City of Dubuque. The City shall have the unrestricted authority to publish, disclose, 12 ATTACHMENT 111 distribute and otherwise use, in whole or in part, any reports, data or other material prepared under this process. Verbal Agreement No verbal agreement or conversation with any elected or appointed official, agent or employee of the City, either before, during or after the submittal of this proposal shall affect or modify any of the terms or obligations herein contained, nor shall such verbal agreement or conversation entitle the firm to any additional compensation or consideration whatsoever under the terms of this Request for Proposal. Anti - Discrimination The vendor shall not discriminate against any, person or applicant for employment because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin or ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, or political beliefs or affiliations. Proposals Not Confidential Under Iowa Open Records Law, Chapter 22 of Iowa Code; Disclosure of Proposal Content, "Examination of Public Records, "all records of a governmental body are presumed to be public records, open to inspection by members of the public. Section 22.7 of the Iowa Code sets forth a number of exceptions to that general rule, establishing several categories of "confidential records ". Under this provision, confidential records are to be kept confidential, "unless otherwise ordered by a court, by the (awful custodian of the records, or by another person duly authorized to release such information ". Among the public records which are considered confidential under this Iowa Code provision are the following: ® Trade secrets which are recognized and protected as such by law. ® Reports to governmental agencies which, if released, would give advantage to competitors and serve no public purpose. Under Chapter 22 of the Iowa Code, the City, as custodian of the proposal submitted in response to a Request for Proposals or Qualifications, may, but is not required to, keep portions of such proposals confidential under either of the above exceptions ( #3 and #6 in the Code). If a responding individual or firm determines that a portion or portions of its proposal constitute a trade secret, or should otherwise be kept confidential to avoid giving advantage to competitors, a confidentiality request may be submitted with the proposal identifying which portion or portions of the proposal or bid should be kept confidential and why. The burden will be on each individual proposer to make such confidentiality request and to justify application of a confidentiality exception to its proposal. The City will not under any circumstance consider the entire proposal to be a confidential record. If a request is thereafter made by a member of the public to examine a proposal including the portion or portions thereof for which a confidentiality request has been 13 ATTACHMENT 111 made, the City will so notify the proposer and will keep confidential that portion of the proposal covered by the confidentiality request, pending action by the proposer requesting confidentiality to defend its request. In that notification, the proposer requesting confidentiality will be given not more than 5 calendar days within which to file suit in Dubuque County District Court seeking the entry of a declaratory order and /or injunction to protect and keep confidential such portion of its proposal. Absent such action by a proposer requesting confidentiality, and absent the entry of a court order declaring such portion or portions of the proposal confidential, the entire proposal will be released for public examination. If the process for selecting the best proposal, or most qualified firm, includes two or more evaluation stages, in which proposals are evaluated at each stage and the field of competing proposals is reduced, all proposals submitted shall be kept confidential, pursuant to Section 22.7 of the Iowa Code, subsection 6 cited above, until completion of the final stage of the evaluation process in order to avoid giving advantage to competing proposers. Upon completion of the final stage in the evaluation process, all competing proposals shall be subject to disclosure, if not otherwise determined confidential as above provided. 14 ATTM III Official Personal Correspondence Opposition to Automated Red Light and Speed Camera Enforcement Program in the City of Dubuque, IA Dear City Manager, Mayor, and City Council. Please consider this my official opposition to the City Manager's recommendation to implement a Red Light and speed Camera Enforcement Program and the issuance of a Request for Proposals to select a vendor. All across the country Red Light and speed Cameras have been implemented only to be rejected by voters thus their use has been discontinued and the cost of the failed systems passed on to taxpayers. These cameras are unconstitutional and an invasion of privacy. If this plan moves forward expect non - payment of fines and court cases galore The following articles will provide reference to the opposition across the county that will undoubtedly accompany this proposed plan. Mtp: / /www.nationalreview .cam /articles /275510/bi - brother- bloomber - eharlie -cooke In response to the panoply of attempts to institute camera regimes in a variety of cities over the last 20 years, 15 states and countless cities have passed measures that expressly prohibit ticketing based on camera evidence. http: / /blogs.wsi.com/ law / 2011/08/25/on- red - light- cameras- and - the- constihrtion/ The city of Sioux Falls, South Dakota shut down its cameras, citing a pending suit claiming that the cameras violate due - process rights because they don't capture images of those who actually are behind the wheel. http: / /www.thenewspaper.com /news /16/1688.asp The Minnesota Supreme Court today delivered the highest -level court rebuke to photo enforcement to date with a unanimous decision against the Minneapolis red light camera program. I anticipate if you continue down this course you will get dramatic citizen push back and out lash. Respectfully submitted, Jeffrey P. Luecke 770 Cody Drive Dubuque, IA 52003 -0219 563 -556 -4584 C7 C7'< o �3 6 C7 'c fl-j c Co co co Page 1 of 1 ATTACHMENT 111 Kevin Firnstahl - Fwd: "Contact Us" inquiry from City of Dubuque website From: Mike Van MI!ligen To: Firnstahl, Kevin Date: 11/20/2011 7:28 AM Subject: Fwd: "Contact Us" inquiry from City of Dubuque website CC: Brumwell, Crenna; Dalsing, Mark; Hilk!n, Juanita; Lindahl, Barry »> "Citizen Support Center" <dubuqueia @mycusthelp.com> 11/19/2011 2:03 PM »> Contact Us Name: Chris Huston - Phone: 5635882544 Email: psmc @hotmail.com City Department: City Council Message: I would like to say what a hoirible decision it would be to allow the traffic camers. I personaly stay away from citys such as Cedar Rapids because of the camers. If it's income the city wants, just sit at most intersections and ticket the drivers not using their turn signials which in my oponion is the single worst Infraction in driving. Oh that's right, there was a TH article a few years ago that said the police chief considered turn signials a minor issue!!! What a horible thing to say. I do however support the use of camers in general for traffic accidents and detecting crime. If your still not convinced, put it to a vote. I don't think any of the towns did. Thank you. J u O cc rn o • C7 111 L O fTl file: / /C: \Documents and Settings \kflinsta \Local Settings \Temp \XPgrpwise \4EC8AC2CD... 11/20/2011 Page 1 of 1 ATTACHMENT 111 Kevin Firnstahl e Fwd: "Contact iii inquiry from City of Dubuque website From: Mike Van Milligen To: Firnstahl, Kevin Date: 11/20/2011 7:28 AM Subject: Fwd: "Contact Us" inquiry from City of Dubuque website CC: Brumwell, Crenna; Dalsing, Mark; Hilkin, Juanita; Lindahl, Barry »> "Citizen Support Center" <dubuqueia @mycusthelp.com> 11/20/2011 6:57 AM »> Contact Us Name: John w Even Phone: Email: eaglepofnt3130 @mchsi.com City Department: City Council Message: Cameras a good Idea. hO :5 WV OZ AON ll. �L7 m 0 m m u file: / /C: \Documents and Settings\kfirnsta\Local Settings \Temp \XPgrpwise \4EC8AC19D... 11/20/2011 Page 1 of 1 ATTACHMENT 111 Kevin Firnstahl - "Contact Us" inquiry from City of Dubuque website From: "Citizen Support Center" <dubuqueia @mycusthelp,com> To: <kfirnsta @cityofdubuque.org> Date: 11/19/2011 2:04 PM Subject: "Contact Us" inquiry from City of Dubuque website Contact Us Name: Chris Huston Phone: 5635882544 Email: psmc @hotmail.com City Department: City Council Message: I would like to say what a hoirible decision it would be to allow the traffic camers. I personaty stay away from citys such as Cedar Rapids because of the camers. If it's income the city wants, just sit at most intersections and ticket the drivers not using their turn signials which in my oponion is the single worst infraction in driving. Oh that's right, there was a TH article a few years ago that said the police chief considered hum signials a minor issue!!! What a horible thing to say. I do however support the use of camers in general for traffic accidents and detecting crime. If your still not convinced, put it to a vote. I don't think any of the towns did. Thank you. 0 CrZ. r_ C <D C° o D' Zu 7Q:6 WV '0340N Lt. Fri 0 In rn 0 file: / /C; \Documents and Settings\kfirnsta \Local Settings \Temp \XPglpwise \4EC7B765DB... 11/19/2011 Page 1 of 1 ATTACHMENT 111 Kevin Firnstahl - "Contact Us" inquiry from City of Dubuque website From: "Citizen Support Center" <dubuqueia @mycusthelp.com> To: <kfimsta @cityofdubuque.org> Date: 11/21/2011 10:52 AM Subject: "Contact Us" inquiry from City of Dubuque website Contact Us Name: Jeff Walker Phone: 563 -513 -7660 Email: likesboatsthatrule®n juno.com City Department: City Council Message: I would Iike to state my strong objection to the use of cameras for stop light surveillance. I object on many levels, but my main object is based on the incremental intrusion on our liberties in the name of public safety. n C C U 0 >a. (D rn 0 rn file: / /C:\Documents and Settings \kfrmsta \Local Settings \Temp \XPgrpwise \4ECA2D54D... 11/21/2011 ATTACHMENT IV CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS SPECIAL SESSION The Dubuque City Council met in special session at 6:00 p.m. on January 30, 2012 in the Historic Federal Building, 350 W. 6m Street. Present: Mayor Buol; Council Members Braig, Connors, Lynch, Resnick, Sutton; City Manager Van Milligen, City Attorney Lindahl Mayor Buol read the call and stated this is a special session of the City Council to conduct a work session on automated traffic enforcement. WORK SESSION Automated Traffic Enforcement (ATE) Police Department Presentation City of Dubuque Police Chief Mark Daising provided background information on Dubuque's local history with traffic cameras and referenced trial projects and new developments in technology since completion of those projects. Chief Daising provided a slide presentation that highlighted the following topics: • Accident investigations: Local accident totals as calculated by the Police Department, Engineering Department, and the Iowa Department of Transportation using street, multiple intersections and vehicle volume statistics; • Traffic Enforcement: Top violations for 2011; • Challenges: Locations, calls for service, size of city increasing; • ATE Review process: On -site visits to other cities, state -wide meetings, statistical and study reviews; • Request for Proposals issued November 2011; closed December 2011, review committee convened in January 2012; • Official traffic control signals code excerpt 9 -7- 321.257 and definitions of "steady circular red" and "steady circular yellow" lights; • ATE will be a matter of public record with changes, city entry points and enforcement areas well publicized; • Review of the system: moment of violation through notification and owner options including violator options such as watching video of the infractions, contesting the fine, and /or paying the fine; • Additional benefits: live feed capability, post accident /incident review, criminal investigations review; • What ATE does not do: eliminate traffic violations, street investigations or eliminate the need for a physical officer. City Council discussion included information on the City's current traffic management system, information on establishment of fines and clarification of criminal fines vs. civil infractions; state and local fine requirements and jurisdiction; definitions and current enforcement of yellow /red lights; local control and review of ATE system - generated 1 ATTACHMENT IV The ATE System is meant to be used just as other traffic enforcement designs are utilized to raise cognition through signage and behavior modification. The system will not arm until the red light is engaged. ABC: antecedents, behaviors, consequences; A: impatient, rushed, distracted; B: Stop (desired); Run (undesired); C: Punishment. Redflex has access to DMV of all 50 states strict screening guidelines. No ticket is sent out until Dubuque Police review or reject the violation, Mailed notifications include a URL /video link, photo images, and a call center number with trained personal. Violators may appeal /pay the violation or nominate another driver who is responsible for the violation. Most states adhere to civil infractions that have the same rights and privileges as a parking ticket. Examples the website from the violator and police perspectives were provided. Public outreach — template driven technology, branding, website development, and common consistent messaging. Responding to questions from City Council, Mr. Rosenberg stated that Reflex is responsible for all up- front. Pricing is determined in many ways and is established per contract such as fixed fees or a percentage of paid violations. Other discussion included local authority to review violations, violations that are not safety issues, the need for camera's in Dubuque will be determined through crash /violation history and actual occurrence video, review of other design issues /options, reasons for removing the system as compared to other cities, "big brother" syndrome, next steps, and monitoring proposed legislation. Following discussion the City Council reached consensus on having staff continue negotiations with the recommended vendor and await the outcome of proposed state legislation regarding the subject of automated traffic enforcement. There being no further business, upon motion the City Council adjourned at 8:22 p.m. 1 t 2/8 /s /Kevin Firnstahl City Clerk 3 THE CITY 0 ATTACHMENT IV DUB E MEMORANDUM Masterpiece on the Mississippi January 27, 2012 TO: Michael C. Van Milligen City Manager FR: Mark M. Da!sing Chief of Police RE: Automated Traffic Enforcement Vendor Recommendation INTRODUCTION This memorandum will detail the selection process and vendor recommendation for the City of Dubuque's proposed Automated Traffic Enforcement (ATE) system. BACKGROUND In the early 2000's, the City of Dubuque and the Iowa Department of Transportation (IDOT) did a grant funded project called "Red Light Running," to study the practicality of a camera system to detect vehicles running red lights. The northbound traffic on John F. Kennedy Rd. at Pennsylvania Avenue was the only monitored intersection. Based on the study it was determined that the reliability and cost of the equipment, combined with staff levels needed to monitor the violations, made the system impractical. The Dubuque Police Department has continued to monitor the developments in technology and quality of these systems since this initial study. Over the past several years, various cities in Iowa have been implementing Automated Traffic Enforcement (ATE) systems as a means to reduce traffic violations and prevent accidents. These cities include but are not limited to Davenport, Cedar Rapids, Clive, Des Moines, Muscatine, Fort Dodge, Council Bluffs and Sioux City. As these cities developed their systems, the Dubuque Police Department monitored them to see what successes they were having in accident reduction. The Davenport Police Department implemented ATE in 2004. They conducted a study of the year prior to red light cameras being installed and the two years after the lights were installed and reported finding a 60% reduction in accidents caused by running red lights and a 47% reduction in rear end crashes. They also found an 8.5% reduction in personal injury accidents and a 9.5% reduction in total accidents citywide. The Cedar Rapids Police Department implemented ATE in 2010. They compared accidents data from before the cameras were instituted through 2011 and found traffic 1 ATTACHMENT IV accidents throughout the City of Cedar Rapids are down 22 %, injury accidents are down 19 %, and fatal accidents are down 80 %. Traffic accidents at the monitored intersections are down 12 %, traffic accidents on Interstate 380 are down 76 %, and accidents on Interstate 380 are down 75 %. Traffic accidents in the curves on Interstate 380 are down 82% and injury accidents in the curves are down 87 %. The Des Moines Police Department has had an ATE system active for only six months, but they report an average accident decrease of 33% at the five monitored intersections when compared to the same six month period over the previous four years. An Iowa State University - Center for Transportation Research and Education study entitled "The Effectiveness of Iowa's Automated Red Light Running Enforcement Programs," was submitted in December 2007. This lengthy study addresses the pros and cons of engineering countermeasures, legal challenges, and accident data. The study found cities in Iowa with ATE saw accident decreases ranging from 20 -44% in total accidents, and a 40 -90% decrease in ATE intersections. The entire study can be reviewed at http: / /www.intrans.iastate.edu /reports /rlr- phase2.pdf. Based on such data and the fact that the Mayor and City Council made automated traffic enforcement one of the priorities in September 2011, the Dubuque Police Department, partnering with multiple other City departments, has once again been exploring automated camera systems for the City of Dubuque. Over the next several pages I will review the specific items to consider when developing a plan to reduce red light running. The items include: • Education • Engineering • Enforcement • Evaluation In calendar year 2010 the Dubuque Police Department responded to 2965 accidents, and in 2011 we responded to 2836 accidents. While accidents occur for a variety of reasons, speed, failure to obey traffic control devices (traffic signals, signs) and other intersection related issues are common causes. A Dubuque Police Department study of IDOT crash data was completed for the years 2001 through 2010. The study showed that there were 13,334 accidents in the City of Dubuque that were reported to the IDOT. These accidents resulted in an average property damage of $4,001 per accident, for a total of $53,345,745. More importantly, there were 20 fatal accidents, 160 major injury accidents, and an additional 3,556 accidents with minor /possible injuries. When accidents are reported to the IDOT, a major cause is listed. The major cause is the primary factor the reporting officer believes led to the accident. Of the 13,334 accidents reviewed, 1058 listed driver ran traffic signal as the major cause, 371 showed 2 ATTACHMENT IV speed related violations as the major cause, and 2,900 showed failure to maintain control, which is often a speed related violation. Ran traffic signal was also listed as the major cause in 21 of the 160 major injury accidents, and 3 of the 20 fatal accidents. A Dubuque Police Department study of IDOT accident data was also completed for years 2003 to 2010 for accident intersections in Dubuque (Attachment 1). In the study, the top accident intersections were identified for each year. While the specific intersections and ranking of the intersections change over the years, the same intersections routinely show up in each year's statistics. The study also showed that the 10 -15 intersections identified each year also comprise approximately 10% of all of the City's accidents in the given year. With the hundreds of intersections and streets in the city, having one out of every ten accidents occur at ten individual locations is cause for concern. It is with data like this that we encourage and direct our officers to concentrate their enforcement efforts. We encourage and direct our efforts on known problem areas, however there are several shortcomings to this method. First, not all locations are physically designed to allow for traditional observation and enforcement. Multi -lane intersections without adjoining off street spaces for squad cars make observation and enforcement activities very difficult. As an example, the intersection of Dodge & Locust at the foot of the Julien Dubuque Bridge is traditionally one of the top five accident intersections. The lack of off - street observation points and overall traffic congestion makes enforcement very difficult. A second factor is staffing and calls for service. While the department has added additional officers over the past five years, we have also experienced a high level of turnover. As of this memo, we are down seven officers and have four additional officers in training, who are therefore not available to assist in traffic enforcement. This combined with the fact that we experience an increase in calls for service every year, generally results in decreased time available for extra traffic enforcement. The Safe Community Task Force made increased traffic enforcement a recommendation to the City Council. Despite staffing and call issues, the department responded and had a major increase in traffic enforcement. While we hope the increase in enforcement had a positive impact on traffic safety, we also recognize the fact that enforcement time is limited and we cannot begin to cover the multitude of intersections and streets in the City. Additionally, traffic is moving 24 hours a day in the City and it is impossible to try and watch each and every intersection and roadway at all times to prevent violations and accidents. This is where automated enforcement can assist the City. Automated enforcement can monitor intersections and roadways at all times, and enforcement action can be taken on violators at a later time. Just as important as enforcement, is driver awareness and education. A well publicized traffic camera campaign, as well as obvious signage for enforcement zones, will hopefully contribute to better driving habits. 3 ATTACHMENT IV The locations for any ATE system implementation would be a joint decision made by the City and the vendor. The Police Department and Engineering would provide the primary input, which would include accident data, enforcement limitations, roadway /intersections specification, traffic volume, etc. The vendor would also conduct its own research into proposed areas and would look at the factors such as infrastructure to support the system, violator counts and other details that would support installation of a system. We also propose that enforcement data in ATE areas be available for public review and that accident data both in ATE areas and citywide be regularly analyzed and available for public review. ENGINEERING (Contributed by the City of Dubuque Engineering Department) Typically an Engineering Study /Safety Analysis will be conducted at the intersection in question prior to the installation of automated enforcement. This study would document the following parameters: • Signal visibility and signage (including advanced warnings). Ensure the vision triangle is met • Pedestrian signal locations at the intersection • Pavement markings, conditions and treatments • Traffic volumes • Vehicle detection type and location • A diagram of the intersection showing the locations of the traffic signal equipment and phasing • Current signal phase timings, including minimum and maximum green times, yellow clearance times, all red clearance, passage timings and cycle lengths • Posted limits or 85 percentile speed • Intersection geometrics, number of lanes, roadway widths and grades. • Consistency from one signal to the next The City of Dubuque Engineering Department evaluates intersections on a yearly basis for improvements as they relate to safety and congestion. Once an intersection is flagged and a solution is engineered, funding is sought. The City has been successful in acquiring state funding to aid in the construction of improvements. Most of this state funding has come through competitive Clean Air Attainment, Traffic Safety, and Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant funding. Recent examples of safety and congestion improvements include: 1. Northwest Arterial Improvements (2010) • All protected left -turn movements. • Interconnection of all signals via fiber optics for progression. • The addition and lengthening of turn lanes. • Installation of new microwave vehicle detection and advanced detection. 4 ATTACHMENT IV 2. Pennsylvania Avenue by Hempstead High School • Roadway change from 4- to 3 -lane. • Revised striping. • Addition of a new signalized crosswalk. • Improved school bus egress near signalized crosswalk. • Speed reduction during school arrival /dismissal. • Signals tie into central management system. 3. US 52 at Northwest Arterial • Installation of new vehicle detection. • Conversion of left turns to protected -only. 4. John F. Kennedy Road at Northwest Arterial: Changed to protection -only left turns. Middle Road at Radford Road: Intersection modified to a four -way stop. 6. US 52 (Central Avenue) • Signal improvements in downtown Dubuque from 14th to 32 °d Street. • Complete traffic signal reconstruction to update to latest standards and uniformity. 7. US 61/151 at US 52 and Maquoketa Drive (2011/2012) • Improvement of intersection efficiency. • Minimization of pole obstacles in right -of -way. • Installation of advanced senior and remote management. • Installation of new microwave vehicle detection and advanced detection along with remote management. 8. Installations to comply with standard Intelligent Traffic Systems (ITS) practices. • Battery back -ups. • Pre - emption. • Traffic monitoring cameras. (Provides the capability to see and adjust live traffic and view what occurs prior to an accident.) • Pedestrian countdown signals. 9. Installation of LED lighting to improve intersection visibility. 10. Installation of 12 -inch LED signals that are more defined and brighter. 11. Installation of pedestrian countdown signals as a standard City practice. 12. Installation of advanced flashers • US 52 southbound at Northwest Arterial. 5 ATTACHMENT IV • Every first signal on all major corridor points. 13. Installation of optically limited signals heads. (Prevents a signal head from accidentally being viewed from the wrong approach.) 14. Mastarm retrofit projects have been installed at intersections such as Loras at Bluff, Locust, Main, and Iowa. Along Central at 17th 7th and 6th Streets. The goal of this program is to have mastarm standards at all the signals along main corridors in downtown Dubuque. A review is underway to study the use of roundabouts at selected City locations. Roundabouts can offer the following benefits: • 90 %+ reduction in fatalities. • 76% reduction in injuries. • 35% reduction in all crashes. • Greater safety for pedestrians due to lower speeds. • More efficient traffic flow since it reduces the "stacking" effects that occur with traffic signals. • Possible access points closer to the intersections. As part of this ongoing review, the City is also analyzing the potential cost of roundabouts as compared to traditional intersection safety improvements. CITIZEN CONCERNS (ENGINEERING) Citizen input has also provided the following suggestions for intersection safety: • Lengthening the Yellow Clearance Time by One (1) Second The City utilizes the recommendations of the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) to set clearance timings on traffic signals. Uniformity is a necessity to ensure that motorists know what to expect when they approach a traffic signal. The Institute of Traffic Engineers (ITE) suggests "relatively long change intervals encourage motorists to proceed through when they otherwise had an opportunity to stop." The City of Dubuque uses an equation of the ITE to calculate yellow clearance times. The yellow timing is never less than 3 seconds or more than 6 seconds. • Installation of Countdown Pedestrian Signals at All Intersections There are two types of signals (1) pre- timed; and (2) actuated. Pre -timed signals, like those in the Central Business District (CBD) in downtown Dubuque, all run on the same cycle length (1 minute) and do not use vehicle detection. The pedestrian countdown signals also come up in recall with their corresponding phase. This works well in a CBD where there are shorter pedestrian crossings and coordinated routes. 6 ATTACHMENT IV Along major roadways, it is much further for a pedestrian to walk to cross the roadway. MUTCD recommends the speed of a pedestrian be assumed at 3.5 feet per second. The distance across the roadway divided by 3.5 feet per second equals the pedestrian clearance time required (the flashing "Don't Walk" time). This time can be to 40 seconds along larger intersections. This is often many times longer than the maximum green time needed for vehicles to cross the same roadway. When this occurs, it takes the intersection out of coordination to allow the pedestrian phase the time needed to cross. After a pedestrian crossing at a larger intersection, such as along US 20 or the Northwest Arterial, the signal typically takes multiple cycles to synchronize back into coordination. The City is planning to ultimately convert all pedestrian signal heads to the count- down style; however, if there is not a pedestrian present to initiate the count -down head (such as at an actuated signal), no count -down clock will be seen. Reliance on pedestrian count -down signals to aid in the awareness of yellow lights would basically put all signals into a pre -timed state and the signals would no longer be reactive to traffic. Thus it would lead to extreme inefficiencies. • Installation of Larger Signal Heads The MUTCD recognizes two sizes of signal heads -8 -inch and 12 -inch. MUTCD states that all new signal installations are to be the 12 -inch style. All signals within the City of Dubuque are currently using the 12 -inch head size. ADDITIONAL CITIZEN CONCERNS Communities with ATE systems have heard citizen concerns about the systems, and Dubuque is no different. Several concerns were brought up and I will try to address them. One of the concerns is the "right to face your accuser." The courts have ruled many times on the admissibility of photos and video. As long as the City can produce information as to the authentication of video /photos through witness testimony and the proper chain of custody of the information, videos and photos have been deemed admissible. Also, the right to "face your accuser" is associated with prosecution in a criminal case. Violations under ATE are not processed as criminal violations. ATE violations across the state are written as civil violations. A concern also tied in with this concept is that some company will be issuing the violations based on its own subjective standards, or a "machine" will automatically issue violations. Most ATE vendors work with cities to determine parameters of what is a violation, and the ATE systems are then programmed to these parameters. The ATE system simply detects violators within these parameters and then stores photos and videos for multiple levels of human review. The vendor then evaluates whether an event constitutes a violation and forwards it to the City for review. The City makes the final determination on all violations. A Dubuque Police Department employee would be the final decision maker on a violation. 7 ATTACHMENT IV The proposed process also gives people the right to due process. The violations would be issued as civil infractions with the right to view violations, and an appeal process including the option of trial at the District Court. Some opponents of ATE have questioned the constitutionality of the systems. In all challenges thus far, the Iowa Supreme Court has supported cities' right to use ATE systems. (City of Davenport vs. Seymour). Another concern expressed is the fact that a vehicle's registered owner is given the violation and not the driver. As this is a civil violation and not a criminal violation, the responsibility falls on the registered owner in much the same manner as parking violations, impounded vehicles, and private property /home issues. We do recognize special circumstances may exist, so we propose that any system we use would allow for a vehicle's registered owner to identify and "nominate" the driver and have the infraction redirected to that individual. An awareness campaign would also target leased vehicle providers, although many of them already cover this issue in their contracts. We also propose a widespread education and public awareness campaign including advertising and informational materials for citizens. Because accident prevention and driver awareness are the primary goals of an ATE system, we would also propose that the City's program be very visible. We propose that all intersections or roadways with ATE systems be marked with high - profile signs alerting drivers to the enforcement areas. We would also regularly publish the enforcement locations the City's website and provide media releases about the enforcement locations. REVIEW & RFP PROCESS Members of the Dubuque Police Department traveled to Cedar Rapids and Davenport to review their ATE systems in operation. Additionally several members of City staff attended a large regional meeting with representatives from most of the other cities who have implemented systems. These departments were able to review the capabilities of their systems, provide accident data and also share their learning experiences. The Dubuque Police Department also hosted three vendors who provided attendees an overview on some of the available ATE systems. In order to estimate City expense or potential number of violations, the City recognized the need to receive formal proposals from vendors about implementation of an ATE system. To this end, a Request for Proposal (RFP) was created and released on November 25, 2011. A total of five proposals were received and forwarded to the RFP Review Committee comprised of staff from the Dubuque Police Department, Finance Department, Budget Office, Information Services, Engineering and the City Legal Department. 8 ATTACHMENT IV Following initial review of the proposals, the committee met on January 12, 2012 and narrowed the review to two vendors. These final two vendors were invited to Dubuque on January 19, 2012 where they provided product demonstrations and overviews and answered interview questions about their products and services. After the demonstrations and interviews the committee met and recommends the selection of Redflex Traffic Systems to City Council based on the following selection criteria outlined in the RFP: • Experience, Qualifications and Expertise • Capabilities and Resources • Project Understanding and Approach • Pricing • Quality, Thoroughness and Responsiveness of Proposal • References • Geographic Location of your Firm This recommendation was made to City Manager Mike Van Milligen on January 24, 2012 and he concurred with recommending Redflex Traffic Systems to Council. Redflex will also present at the January 30, 2012 work session. If at the conclusion of the work session the City Council does not end the process, City staff will be bringing back to a regular City Council meeting a recommendation for direct negotiation of a contract with Redflex. City staff will also bring back an enabling ordinance for consideration. ACTION REQUESTED This is an informational memo only. No further action requested. 9 ATTACHMENT IV ATTACHMENT 1 The Dubuque Police Department continually examines accidents data; however, as a department Technical Accident Investigator, Cpl. Travis Kramer has additional access to Iowa Department of Transportation (IDOT) accident data and is able to filter the data with Crash Mapping Analysis Tool. In October 2011 I asked Kramer to identify the most accident prone intersections in Dubuque and he provided me with the following information: 2010 1. Dodge / Locust 2. Dodge / Hill 3. JFK / Pennsylvania 4. 20th / White 5. Dodge / University 6T. Dodge / JFK 2009 1. 20t1 / White 2. Dodge / Wacker 3T. 17t11/ Central 3T. Arterial / Pennsylvania 5. Arterial / Asbury 2008 1. Dodge / Locust 2. Dodge / Hill 3. JFK / Pennsylvania 4T. Asbury / Holliday 4T. Asbury / Arterial 2007 1. Dodge / Locust 2. JFK / Pennsylvania 3. Asbury / NW Arterial 4. Dodge WB on -ramp / Hill 5. Dodge / NW Arterial 2006 1. JFK / Pennsylvania 2. Dodge / Wacker 3. Dodge / Locust 4. Asbury / NW Arterial 5. Dodge / NW Arterial 6T. 9th/ Elm 6T. 9111 / Central 6T. 14th / Central 6T. 14th / Iowa 6T. Arterial / Chavenelle 6T. 14th / Central 6T. JFK / Pennsylvania 8T. Dodge / Locust 8T. Grandview / Loras 8T. Dodge / Cedar Cross 4T. Hillcrest -North / JFK 4T. 17t11/ Jackson 8T. Asbury / JFK 8T. 20t11/ Central 10. 14t11/ Central 6T. 14th / Central 6T. Dodge / Cedar Cross 6T. Dodge / University 6T. Dodge / Wacker 6T. NW Arterial / Pennsylvania 6T. 20th / Central 6T. Carter / JFK 6T. JFK / Wacker 9T. 17th / Central 9T. NW Arterial / Pennsylvania 10 2005 1. Asbury / NW Arterial 2. Cedar Cross /Dodge Frontage 3. Dodge / Wacker 4T. Dodge / Cedar Cross 4T. Dodge / Locust 6. 14th / White 7T. Dodge / NW Arterial 2004 1. JFK / Pennsylvania 2. 17th / Central 3. Carter / JFK 4. Dodge / Wacker 5. Devon / Dodge 6T. 20th / Central 2003 1. Dodge / Locust 2. Asbury / NW Arterial 3T. Asbury / JFK 3T. Carter / JFK 3T. JFK / University 6. Iowa / Loras 7T. 17th / Central 7T. Asbury / JFK 7T. 14th / Locust 10T. Carter / JFK 10T. Century / Dodge 10T. Devon / Dodge 10T. JFK / Pennsylvania 6T. Asbury / JFK 8. Loras / Main 9T. Dodge / Cedar Cross 9T. Dodge / Locust 11T. 20th / Elm 11T. Dodge WB ramp / Grandview 7T. Dodge / Wacker 9T. 20th / White 9T. Dodge / Century 9T. Arterial / Pennsylvania 9T. Hillcrest (South) / JFK 9T. JFK / Wacker 9T. JFK / Pennsylvania ATTACHMENT IV 11 ATTACHMENT V Nu- Metrics Traffic Analyzer Study Computer Generated Summary Report City: Dabuque Street: Dodge St @ Fremont WB A study of vehicle traffic was conducted with HI -STAR unit number 8386. The study was done in the WB -West of Bridg lane at Dodge St @ Fremont WB in Dabuque, IA in county. The study began on Apr /04 /2012 at 06:00:00 AM and concluded on Apr /04 /2012 at 06:00:00 PM, lasting a total of 12.00 hours. Traffic statistics were recorded in 15 minute time periods. The total recorded volume showed 7074 vehicles passed through the location with a peak volume of 203 on Apr/04/2012 at [17:15 - 17:30] and a minimum volume of 46 on Apr/04/2012 at [06:00 - 06:15]. The AADT count for this study was 14,148. SPEED Chart 1 lists the values of the speed bins and the total traffic volume for each bin. At least half the vehicles were traveling in the 51 - 56 MPH range or lower. The average speed for all classifed vehicles was 53 MPH with 91.08% vehicles exceeding the posted speed of 45 MPH. The HI -STAR found 28.60 percent of the total vehicles were traveling in excess of 55 MPH. The mode speed for this traffic study was 51 MPH and the 85th percentile was 59.41 MPH. < 11 16 21 26 31 36 41 46 51 56 61 66 71 76 to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 65 70 75 > 0 0 0 3 6 17 100 498 1723 2649 1396 419 137 28 21 CHART 1 CLASSIFICATION Chart 2 lists the values of the classification bins and the total traffic volume accumulated for each bin. Most of the vehicles classified during the study were Vans & Pickups. The number of Passenger Vehicles in the study was 269 which represents 4 percent of the total classified vehicles. The number of Vans & Pickups in the study was 5617 which represents 80 percent of the total classified vehicles. The number of Busses & Trucks in the study was 902 which represents 13 percent of the total classified vehicles. The number of Tractor Tailers in the study was 209 which epresents 3 percent of the total classified vehicles. to 12 13 to 22 23 to 36 37 to 269 5617 902 209 CHART 2 HEADWAY During the peak traffic period, on Apr /04/2012 at [17:15 - 17:30] the average headway between vehicles was 4.412 seconds. During the slowest traffic period, on Apr /04/2012 at [06:00- 06:15] the average headway between vehicles was 19.149 seconds. WEATHER The roadway surface temperature over the period of the study varied between 52.00 and 99.00 degrees F. Apr/24/2012 09:49:54 AM Page: ATTACHMENT V Nu- Metrics Traffic Analyzer Study Computer Generated Summary Report City: Dabuque Street: Dodge St @ Fremont EB A study of vehicle traffic was conducted with HI -STAR unit number 4530. The study was done in the EB lane at Dodge St © Fremont EB in Dabuque, IA in county. The study began on Apr/04/2012 at 06:00:00 AM and concluded on Apr /04/2012 at 06:00:00 PM, lasting a total of 12.00 hours. Traffic statistics were recorded in 15 minute time periods. The total recorded volume showed 7573 vehicles passed through the location with a peak volume of 249 on Apr/04/2012 at [17:00 - 17:15] and a minimum volume of 42 on Apr/04/2012 at [06:00 - 06:15]. The MDT count for this study was 15,146. SPEED Chart 1 lists the values of the speed bins and the total traffic volume for each bin. At least half the vehicles were traveling in the 56 - 61 MPH range or lower. The average speed for all classifed vehicles was 58 MPH with 94.40% vehicles exceeding the posted speed of 45 MPH. The HI-STAR found 67.82 percent of the total vehicles were traveling in excess of 55 MPH. The mode speed for this traffic study was 56MPH and the 85th percentile was 65.75 MPH. < 11 16 21 26 31 36 41 46 51 56 61 66 71 76 to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 65 70 75 > 9 47 76 87 57 16 45 82 398 1589 2397 1632 605 304 133 CHART 1 CLASSIFICATION Chart 2 lists the values of the classification bins and the total traffic volume accumulated for each bin. Most of the vehicles classified during the study were Vans & Pickups. The number of Passenger Vehicles in the study was 448 which represents 6 percent of the total classified vehicles. The number of Vans & Pickups in the study was 5967 which represents 80 percent of the total classified vehicles. The number of Busses & Trucks in the study was 736 which represents 10 percent of the total classified vehicles. The number of Tractor Tailers in the study was 326 which epresents 4 percent of the total classified vehicles to 12 13 to 22 23 to 36 37 to 448 5967 736 326 CHART 2 HEADWAY During the peak traffic period, on Apr /04/2012 at [17:00 - 17:15] the average headway between vehicles was 3.6 seconds. During the slowest traffic period, on Apr /04/2012 at [06 :00. 06:15] the average headway between vehicles was 20.93 seconds. WEATHER The roadway surface temperature over the period of the study varied between 48.00 and 87.00 degrees F. Apr/24/2012 09:49:48 AM Page: ATTACHMENT V Nu- Metrics Traffic Analyzer Study Computer Generated Summary Report City: Dabuque Street: NW.Arterial 1/2 Mile N of Asbury A study of vehicle traffic was conducted with HI -STAR unit number 2715. The study was done in the SB lane at NW.Arterial 1/2 Mile N of Asbury in Dabuque, IA in county. The study began on Apr /04/2012 at 06:00:00 AM and concluded on Apr/04/2012 at 06:00:00 PM, lasting a total of 12.00 hours. Traffic statistics were recorded in 15 minute time periods. The total recorded volume showed 1770 vehicles passed through the location with a peak volume of 69 on Apr/04/2012 at [16:30- 16:45] and a minimum volume of 12 on Apr/04/2012 at [06:00- 06:15]. The AADT count for this study was 3,540. SPEED Chart 1 lists the values of the speed bins and the total traffic volume for each bin. At least half the vehicles were traveling in the 46 - 51 MPH range or lower. The average speed for all classifed vehicles was 50 MPH with 40.61% vehicles exceeding the posted speed of 50 MPH. The HI -STAR found 8.68 percent of the total vehicles were traveling in excess of 55 MPH. The mode speed for this traffic study was 46MPH and the 85th percentile was 55.01 MPH. < 11 16 21 26 31 36 41 46 51 56 61 66 71 76 to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 65 70 75 > 0 0 1 1 3 8 50 253 731 563 112 26 7 4 4 CHART 1 CLASSIFICATION Chart 2 lists the values of the classification bins and the total traffic volume accumulated for each bin. Most of the vehicles classified during the study were Vans & Pickups. The number of Passenger Vehicles in the study was 210 which represents 12 percent of the total classified vehicles. The number of Vans & Pickups in the study was 1503 which represents 85 percen of the total classified vehicles. The number of Busses & Trucks in the study was 38 which represents 2 percent of the total classified vehicles. The number of Tractor Tailers in the study was 12 which represents 1 percent of the total classified vehicles. to 12 13 to 22 23 to 36 37 to 210 1503 38 12 CHART2 HEADWAY During the peak traffic period, on Apr/04/2012 at [16:30- 16:45] the average headway between vehicles was 12.857 seconds. During the slowest traffic period, on Apr /04/2012 at [06:00 - 06:15] the average headway between vehicles was 69,231 seconds. WEATHER The roadway surface temperature over the period of the study varied between 50.00 and 99.00 degrees F. Apr/24/2012 09:49:42 AM Page: ATTACHMENT V Nu- Metrics Traffic Analyzer Study Computer Generated Summary Report City: Dabuque Street: NW.Arterial 1/2 Mile N of Asbury A study of vehicle traffic was conducted with HI -STAR unit number 0614. The study was done in the NB lane at NW.Arterial 1/2 Mile N of Asbury in Dabuque, IA in county. The study began on Apr/04/2012 at 06:00:00 AM and concluded on Apr /04/2012 at 06:00:00 PM, lasting a total of 12.00 hours. Traffic statistics were recorded in 15 minute time periods. The total recorded volume showed 2673 vehicles passed through the location with a peak volume of 109 on Apr /04/2012 at [17:00 - 17:15] and a minimum volume of 19 on Apr /04/2012 at [09:00 - 09:15]. The AADT count for this study was 5,346. SPEED Chart 1 lists the values of the speed bins and the total traffic volume for each bin. At least half the vehicles were traveling in the 56 - 61 MPH range or lower. The average speed for all classifed vehicles was 57 MPH with 85.98% vehicles exceeding the posted speed of 50 MPH. The HI -STAR found 59.60 percent of the total vehicles were traveling in excess of 55 MPH. The mode speed for this traffic study was 56MPH and the 85th percentile was 63.56 MPH. < 11 16 21 26 31 36 41 46 51 56 61 66 71 76 to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 65 70 75 > 0 0 0 0 1 1 7 56 306 702 967 428 127 41 23 CHART1 CLASSIFICATION Chart 2 lists the values of the classification bins and the total traffic volume accumulated for each bin. Most of the vehicles classified during the study were Vans & Pickups. The number of Passenger Vehicles in the study was 72 which represents 3 percent of the total classified vehicles. The number of Vans & Pickups in the study was 2392 which represents 90 percent of the total classified vehicles. The number of Busses & Trucks in the study was 181 which represents 7 percent of the total classified vehicles. The number of Tractor Toilers in the study was 16 which represents 1 percent of the total classified vehicles. to 12 13 to 22 23 to 36 37 to 72 2392 181 16 CHART 2 HEADWAY During the peak traffic period, on Apr/04/2012 at [17:00- 17:15] the average headway between vehicles was 8.182 seconds. During the slowest traffic period, on Apr/04/2012 at [09:00- 09:15] the average headway between vehicles was 45 seconds. WEATHER The roadway surface temperature over the period of the study varied between 50.00 and 95.00 degrees F. Apr/24/2012 09:49:31 AM Page: 1 Dubuque, IA Speed Survey Results 4/24/12 City, State Posted , Speed Enforced Speed » Loca ion Approach - » Date , Survey Time Total Offences Dubuque, IA 45 56 Dodge St @ Fremont Bridge EB 4/4/2012 06:00 to 18:00 5071 45 56 Dodge St West of fremont Bridge © SL sign WB 4/4/2012 06:00 to 18:00 2001 50 61 NW Arterial 1/2 mile N. of Asbury NB 4/4/2012 06:00 to 18:00 619 50 61 NW Arterial 1/2 mile N. of Asbury SB 4/4/2012 06:00 to 18:00 41 A 1N3 W HJV1lV 12 hour survey City Dubuque, IA Video Survey Date Cross Street Results Approach 4 /24/12 LT Through RT Total Dubuque, IA 4/3/12 NW. Arterial & Asbury EB 0 0 13 13 NW. Arterial & Asbury NB 0 1 40 41 NW. Arterial & Asbury SB 0 0 19 19 NW. Arterial & Asbury WB 5 0 14 19 NW. Arterial & Pennsylvania Ave EB 0 2 62 64 NW. Arterial & Pennsylvania Ave NB 0 1 11 12 NW. Arterial & Pennsylvania Ave SB 0 0 33 33 NW. Arterial & Pennsylvania Ave WB 0 0 54 54 4/4/12 John F. Kennedy & Pennsylvania Ave EB 1 0 7 8 John F. Kennedy & Pennsylvania Ave NB 0 3 3 6 John F. Kennedy & Pennsylvania Ave SB 0 3 14 17 John F. Kennedy & Pennsylvania Ave WB 0 0 7 7 NW. Arterial & Dodge St EB 9 16 59 84 NW. Arterial & Dodge St SB 17 0 31 48 NW. Arterial & Dodge St WB 1 15 71 87 4/5/12 Locust & Dodge St EB 62 14 67 143 Locust & Dodge St NB 25 2 64 91 Locust & Dodge St SB 0 1 0 1 Locust & Dodge St WB 37 20 0 57 A IN3IN HDVUV ATTACHMENT V Nu- Metrics Traffic Analyzer Study Computer Generated Summary Report City: Dubuque Street: HWY 20 @ SAINT JO PED OVERPASS A study of vehicle traffic was conducted with HI -STAR unit number 3550. The study was done in the W -B OUTSIDE LANE lane at HWY 20 @ SAINT JO PED OVERPASS in Dubuque, IA in DUBUQUE county. The study began on Jun/07/2012 at 11:00:00 AM and concluded on Jun/08/2012 at 11:00:00 AM, lasting a total of 24.00 hours. Traffic statistics were recorded in 15 minute time periods. The total recorded volume showed 12254 vehicles passed through the location with a peak volume of 249 on Jun /07/2012 at [16:30- 16:45] and a minimum volume of 9 on Jun /08/2012 at [01:45- 02:00]. The AADT count for this study was 12,254. SPEED Chart 1 lists the values of the speed bins and the total traffic volume for each bin. At least half the vehicles were traveling in the 45 - 50 MPH range or lower. The average speed for all classifed vehicles was 46 MPH with 23.65% vehicles exceeding the posted speed of 45 MPH. The HI -STAR found 1.23 percent of the total vehicles were traveling in excess of 55 MPH. The mode speed for this traffic study was 45MPH and the 85th percentile was 52.39 MPH. < 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 65 70 75 to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to 9 14 19 24 29 34 39 44 49 54 59 64 69 74 > 0 30 47 84 142 231 948 3145 4471 2153 518 112 28 6 1 CHART 1 CLASSIFICATION Chart 2 lists the values of the classification bins and the total traffic volume accumulated for each bin. Most of the vehicles classified during the study were Passenger Vehicles. The number of Passenger Vehicles in the study was 10426 which represents 87 percent of the total classified vehicles. The number of Vans & Pickups in the study was 507 which represents 4 percent of the total classified vehicles. The number of Busses & Trucks in the study was 65 which represents 1 percent of the total classified vehicles. The number of Tractor Tailers in the study was 918 which represents 8 percent of the total classified vehicles. < 19 21 23 25 27 39 80 to to to to to to to to 18 20 22 24 26 38 79 > 10426 266 139 102 65 251 662 5 CHART 2 HEADWAY During the peak traffic period, on Jun /07/2012 at [16:30- 16:45] the average headway between vehicles was 3.6 seconds. During the slowest traffic period, on Jun/08/2012 at [01:45- 02:00] the average headway between vehicles was 90 seconds. WEATHER The roadway surface temperature over the period of the study varied between 70.00 and 115.00 degrees F. The HI -STAR determined that the roadway surface was Dry 100.00% of the time. Jun/12/2012 09:03:12 AM Page: 1 Nu- Metrics Traffic Analyzer Study Computer Generated Summary Report City: Dubuque Street: HWY 20 @ SAINT JO PED OVERPASS A study of vehicle traffic was conducted with HI -STAR unit number 3448. The study was done in the W -B INSIDE LANE lane at HWY 20 @ SAINT JO PED OVERPASS In Dubuque, IA in DUBUQUE county. The study began on Jun/07/2012 at 11:00:00 AM and concluded on Jun/08/2012 at 11:00:00 AM, lasting a total of 24.00 hours. Traffic statistics were recorded in 15 minute time periods. The total recorded volume showed 9446 vehicles passed through the location with a peak volume of 251 on Jun/07/2012 at [17:00- 17:15] and a minimum volume of 0 on Jun/08/2012 at [01:45- 02:00]. The MDT count for this study was 9,446. SPEED Chart 1 lists the values of the speed bins and the total traffic volume for each bin. At least half the vehicles were traveling in the 45 - 50 MPH range or lower. The average speed for all classifed vehicles was 47 MPH with 33.11% vehicles exceeding the posted speed of 45 MPH. The HI -STAR found 2.13 percent of the total vehicles were traveling in excess of 55 MPH. The mode speed for this traffic study was 45MPH and the 85th percentile was 53.70 MPH. < 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 65 70 75 to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to 9 14 19 24 29 34 39 44 49 54 59 64 69 74 > 0 53 42 37 76 161 486 1770 3409 2205 590 137 38 10 7 CHART 1 CLASSIFICATION Chart 2 lists the values of the classification bins and the total traffic volume accumulated for each bin. Most of the vehicles classified during the study were Passenger Vehicles. The number of Passenger Vehicles in the study was 8419 which represents 93 percent of the total classified vehicles. The number of Vans & Pickups in the study was 293 which represents 3 percent of the total classified vehicles. The number of Busses & Trucks in the study was 32 which represents 0 percent of the total classified vehicles. The number of Tractor Tailers in the study was 277 which represents 3 percent of the total classified vehicles. < 19 21 23 25 27 39 80 to to to to to to to to 18 20 22 24 26 38 79 > 8419 161 90 42 32 86 190 1 CHART 2 HEADWAY During the peak traffic period, on Jun/07/2012 at [17:00- 17:15] the average headway between vehicles was 3.571 seconds. During the slowest traffic period, on Jun /08/2012 at [01:45- 02:00] the average headway between vehicles was 900 seconds. WEATHER The roadway surface temperature over the period of the study varied between 70.00 and 117.00 degrees F. The HI -STAR determined that the roadway surface was Dry 100.00% of the time. Jun/12/2012 09:04.24 AM Page: 1 Nu- Metrics Traffic Analyzer Study Computer Generated Summary Report City: Dubuque Street: HWY 20 @ SAINT JO PED OVERPASS A study of vehicle traffic was conducted with HI -STAR unit number 3445. The study was done in the E -B OUTSIDE LANE lane at HWY 20 @ SAINT JO PED OVERPASS in Dubuque, IA in DUBUQUE county. The study began on Jul/09/2012 at 10:00:00 AM and concluded on Jul/10/2012 at 10:00:00 AM, lasting a total of 24.00 hours. Traffic statistics were recorded in 15 minute time periods. The total recorded volume showed 10637 vehicles passed through the location with a peak volume of 216 on Jul/09/2012 at [12:45 - 13:00] and a minimum volume of 4 on Jul/10/2012 at [02:45- 03:00]. The AADT count for this study was 10,637. SPEED Chart 1 lists the values of the speed bins and the total traffic volume for each bin. At least half the vehicles were traveling in the 40- 45 MPH range or lower. The average speed for all classifed vehicles was 45 MPH with 14.87% vehicles exceeding the posted speed of 45 MPH. The HI -STAR found 0.79 percent of the total vehicles were traveling in excess of 55 MPH. The mode speed for this traffic study was 40MPH and the 85th percentile was 49.98 MPH. < 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 65 70 75 to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to 9 14 19 24 29 34 39 44 49 54 59 64 69 74 > 0 27 18 31 70 238 1267 3610 3582 1231 232 44 21 12 5 CHART 1 CLASSIFICATION Chart 2 lists the values of the classification bins and the total traffic volume accumulated for each bin. Most of the vehicles classified during the study were Passenger Vehicles. The number of Passenger Vehicles in the study was 8872 which represents 85 percent of the total classified vehicles. The number of Vans & Pickups in the study was 624 which represents 6 percent of the total classified vehicles. The number of Busses & Trucks in the study was 54 which represents 1 percent of the total classified vehicles. The number of Tractor Tailers in the study was 838 which represents 8 percent of the total classified vehicles. < 19 21 23 25 27 39 80 to to to to to to to to 18 20 22 24 26 38 79 > 8872 347 212 65 54 232 596 10 CHART 2 HEADWAY During the peak traffic period, on Jul/09/2012 at [12:45- 13:00] the average headway between vehicles was 4.147 seconds. During the slowest traffic period, on Jul/10/2012 at [02:45- 03:00] the average headway between vehicles was 180 seconds. WEATHER The roadway surface temperature over the period of the study varied between 80.00 and 121.00 degrees F. The HI -STAR determined that the roadway surface was Dry 100.00% of the time. Jul/10/201211:29:45 AM Page: ATTACHMENT V Nu- Metrics Traffic Analyzer Study Computer Generated Summary Report City: Dubuque Street: HWY 20 @ SAINT JO PED OVERPASS A study of vehicle traffic was conducted with HI -STAR unit number 3550. The study was done in the E -B INSIDE LANE lane at HWY 20 @ SAINT JO PED OVERPASS in Dubuque, IA in DUBUQUE county. The study began on Jul/09/2012 at 10:00:00 AM and concluded on Jul/10/2012 at 10:00:00 AM, lasting a total of 24.00 hours. Traffic statistics were recorded in 15 minute time periods. The total recorded volume showed 8776 vehicles passed through the location with a peak volume of 205 on Jul/09/2012 at [16:45- 17:00] and a minimum volume of 1 on Jul/10/2012 at [02:15- 02:30]. The MDT count for this study was 8,776. SPEED Chart 1 lists the values of the speed bins and the total traffic volume for each bin. At least half the vehicles were traveling in the 45 - 50 MPH range or lower. The average speed for all classifed vehicles was 48 MPH with 30.71% vehicles exceeding the posted speed of 45 MPH. The HI -STAR found 1.23 percent of the total vehicles were traveling in excess of 55 MPH. The mode speed for this traffic study was 45MPH and the 85th percentile was 53.17 MPH. < to 9 10 to 14 15 to 19 20 to 24 25 to 29 30 to 34 35 to 39 40 to 44 45 to 49 50 to 54 55 to 59 60 to 64 65 to 69 70 to 74 75 to > 0 30 19 14 21 50 287 1710 3743 2098 401 75 17 6 6 CLASSIFICATION Chart 2 lists the values of the classification bins and the total traffic volume accumulated for each bin Most of the vehicles classified during the study were Passenger Vehicles. The number of Passenger Vehicles in the study was 7592 which represents 90 percent of the total classified vehicles. The number of Vans & Pickups in the study was 434 which represents 5 percent of the total classified vehicles. The number of Busses & Trucks in the study was 37 which represents 0 percent of the total classified vehicles. The number of Tractor Tellers in the study was 414 which represents 5 percent of the total classified vehicles. < to 18 19 to 20 21 to 22 23 to 24 25 to 26 27 to 38 39 to 79 80 to > 7592 227 135 72 37 106 304 4 CHART 2 HEADWAY During the peak traffic period, on Jul/09/2012 at [16:45 - 17:00] the average headway between vehicles was 4.369 seconds. During the slowest traffic period, on Jul/10/2012 at [02:15- 02:30] the average headway between vehicles was 450 seconds. WEATHER The roadway surface temperature over the period of the study varied between 78.00 and 121.00 degrees F. The HI -STAR determined that the roadway surface was Dry 100.00% of the time. Jut /10/2012 11:30:24 AM Page: ATTACHMENT V Nu- Metrics Traffic Analyzer Study Computer Generated Summary Report City: Dubuque Street: NW Arterial btwn JFK and Plaza A study of vehicle traffic was conducted with HI -STAR unit number 3449. The study was done in the E -B INSIDE LANE lane at NW Arterial btwn JFK and Plaza in Dubuque, IA in DUBUQUE county. The study began on Jun/07/2012 at 11:00:00 AM and concluded on Jun/08/2012 at 11:00:00 AM, lasting a total of 24.00 hours. Traffic statistics were recorded in 15 minute time periods. The total recorded volume showed 4083 vehicles passed through the location with a peak volume of 122 on Jun/07/2012 at [17:15- 17:30] and a minimum volume of 0 on Jun/08/2012 at [04:00- 04:15]. The AADT count for this study was 4,083. SPEED Chart 1 lists the values of the speed bins and the total traffic volume for each bin. At least half the vehicles were traveling in the 50 - 55 MPH range or lower. The average speed for all classifed vehicles was 54 MPH with 44.66% vehicles exceeding the posted speed of 50 MPH. The HI -STAR found 14.44 percent of the total vehicles were traveling in excess of 55 MPH. The mode speed for this traffic study was 50MPH and the 85th percentile was 59.90 MPH. < 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 65 70 75 to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to 9 14 19 24 29 34 39 44 49 54 59 64 69 74 > 0 10 12 3 1 5 24 121 636 1396 1206 450 99 21 6 CHART 1 CLASSIFICATION Chart 2 lists the values of the classification bins and the total traffic volume accumulated for each bin. Most of the vehicles classified during the study were Passenger Vehicles. The number of Passenger Vehicles in the study was 3748 which represents 94 percent of the total classified vehicles. The number of Vans & Pickups in the study was 155 which represents 4 percent of the total classified vehicles. The number of Busses & Trucks in the study was 11 which represents 0 percent of the total classified vehicles. The number of Tractor Tailers in the study was 76 which represents 2 percent of the total classified vehicles. < 19 21 23 25 27 39 80 to to to to to to to to 18 20 22 24 26 38 79 > 3748 93 50 12 11 40 36 0 CHART 2 HEADWAY During the peak traffic period, on Jun /07/2012 at [17:15- 17:30] the average headway between vehicles was 7.317 seconds. During the slowest traffic period, on Jun /08 /2012 at [04:00- 04:15] the average headway between vehicles was 900 seconds. WEATHER The roadway surface temperature over the period of the study varied between 72.00 and 125.00 degrees F. The HI -STAR determined that the roadway surface was Dry 100.00% of the time. Jun/12/2012 09:05:24 AM Page' ATTACHMENT V_ Nu- Metrics Traffic Analyzer Study Computer Generated Summary Report City: Dubuque Street: NW Arterial btwn JFK and Plaza A study of vehicle traffic was conducted with HI -STAR unit number 3442. The study was done in the W -B OUTSIDE LANE lane at NW Arterial btwn JFK and Plaza in Dubuque, IA in DUBUQUE county. The study began on Jun/07/2012 at 11:00:00 AM and concluded on Jun /08/2012 at 11:00:00 AM, lasting a total of 24.00 hours. Traffic statistics were recorded in 15 minute time periods. The total recorded volume showed 5772 vehicles passed through the location with a peak volume of 141 on Jun /07/2012 at [17:00- 17:15] and a minimum volume of 2 on Jun /08/2012 at [01:45- 02:00]. The AADT count for this study was 5,772. SPEED Chart 1 lists the values of the speed bins and the total traffic volume for each bin. At least half the vehicles were traveling in the 55 - 60 MPH range or lower. The average speed for all classifed vehicles was 58 MPH with 67.17% vehicles exceeding the posted speed of 50 MPH. The HI -STAR found 37.21 percent of the total vehicles were traveling in excess of 55 MPH. The mode speed for this traffic study was 55MPH and the 85th percentile was 65.05 MPH. < 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 80 65 70 75 to to to to to to to to to to to to to t0 to 9 14 19 24 29 34 39 44 49 54 59 64 69 74 > 0 16 7 6 4 11 28 114 400 1178 1608 1185 596 178 38 CHART CLASSIFICATION Chart 2 lists the values of the classification bins and the total traffic volume accumulated for each bin. Most of the vehicles classified during the study were Passenger Vehicles. The number of Passenger Vehicles in the study was 4331 which represents 81 percent of the total classified vehicles. The number of Vans & Pickups in the study was 714 which represents 13 percent of the total classified vehicles. The number of Busses & Trucks in the study was 74 which represents 1 percent of the total classified vehicles. The number of Tractor Tailers in the study was 248 which represents 5 percent of the total classified vehicles. < 19 21 23 25 27 39 80 to to to to to to to to 18 20 22 24 26 38 79 > 4331 410 183 121 74 121 112 15 CHART 2 HEADWAY During the peak traffic period, on Jun/07/2012 at [17:00- 17:15] the average headway between vehicles was 6.338 seconds. During the slowest traffic period, on Jun/08/2012 at [01:45- 02:00] the average headway between vehicles was 300 seconds. WEATHER The roadway surface temperature over the period of the study varied between 72.00 and 121.00 degrees F. The HI -STAR determined that the roadway surface was Dry 100.00% of the time. Jun/12/2012 09.05:55 AM Page. ATTACHMENT V Nu- Metrics Traffic Analyzer Study Computer Generated Summary Report City: Dubuque Street: NW Arterial btwn JFK and Plaza A study of vehicle traffic was conducted with HI -STAR unit number 3451. The study was done in the W -B INSIDE LANE lane at NW Arterial btwn JFK and Plaza in Dubuque, IA in DUBUQUE county. The study began on Jun/07/2012 at 11:00:00 AM and concluded on Jun /08/2012 at 11:00:00 AM, lasting a total of 24.00 hours. Traffic statistics were recorded in 15 minute time periods. The total recorded volume showed 2279 vehicles passed through the location with a peak volume of 75 on Jun /07 /2012 at [16:45- 17:00] and a minimum volume of 0 on Jun /08/2012 at [01:00- 01:15]. The AADT count for this study was 2,279. SPEED Chart 1 lists the values of the speed bins and the total traffic volume for each bin. At least half the vehicles were traveling in the 45 - 50 MPH range or lower. The average speed for all classifed vehicles was 49 MPH with 9.98% vehicles exceeding the posted speed of 50 MPH. The HI -STAR found 2.25 percent of the total vehicles were traveling in excess of 55 MPH. The mode speed for this traffic study was 45MPH and the 85th percentile was 54.10 MPH. < 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 65 70 75 to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to 9 14 19 24 29 34 39 44 49 54 59 64 69 74 > 0 3 1 5 12 11 54 382 935 635 175 33 10 5 3 CHART 1 CLASSIFICATION Chart 2 lists the values of the classification bins and the total traffic volume accumulated for each bin. Most of the vehicles classified during the study were Passenger Vehicles. The number of Passenger Vehicles in the study was 2206 which represents 97 percent of the total classified vehicles. The number of Vans & Pickups in the study was 27 which represents 1 percent of the total classified vehicles. The number of Busses & Trucks in the study was 1 which represents 0 percent of the total classified vehicles. The number of Tractor Tailers in the study was 30 which represents 1 percent of the total classified vehicles. < 19 21 23 25 27 39 80 to to to to to to to to 18 20 22 24 26 38 79 > 2206 13 9 5 1 19 11 0 CHART 2 HEADWAY During the peak traffic period, on Jun/07/2012 at [16:45- 17:00] the average headway between vehicles was 11.842 seconds. During the slowest traffic period, on Jun/08/2012 at [01:00- 01:15] the average headway between vehicles was 900 seconds. WEATHER The roadway surface temperature over the period of the study varied between 70.00 and 125.00 degrees F. The HI -STAR determined that the roadway surface was Dry 100.00% of the time. Jun /12/2012 09:05:40 AM Page: ATTACHMENT VL Nu- Metrics Traffic Analyzer Study Computer Generated Summary Report City: Dubuque Street: NW Arterial btwn JFK and Plaza A study of vehicle traffic was conducted with HI -STAR unit number 3445. The study was done in the E -B OUTSIDE LANE lane at NW Arterial btwn JFK and Plaza in Dubuque, IA in DUBUQUE county. The study began on Jun/07/2012 at 11:00:00 AM and concluded on Jun/08/2012 at 11:00:00 AM, lasting a total of 24.00 hours. Traffic statistics were recorded in 15 minute time periods. The total recorded volume showed 4075 vehicles passed through the location with a peak volume of 95 on Jun/07/2012 at [17:15- 17:30] and a minimum volume of 1 on Jun/08/2012 at [03:00- 03:15]. The AADT count for this study was 4,075. SPEED Chart 1 lists the values of the speed bins and the total traffic volume for each bin. At least half the vehicles were traveling in the 50 - 55 MPH range or lower. The average speed for all classifed vehicles was 53 MPH with 35.10% vehicles exceeding the posted speed of 50 MPH. The HI -STAR found 9.87 percent of the total vehicles were traveling in excess of 55 MPH. The mode speed for this traffic study was 50MPH and the 85th percentile was 58.98 MPH. < 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 65 70 75 to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to 9 14 19 24 29 34 39 44 49 54 59 64 69 74 > 0 9 5 5 8 14 45 187 793 1531 1002 285 80 20 7 CHART 1 CLASSIFICATION Chart 2 lists the values of the classification bins and the total traffic volume accumulated for each bin. Most of the vehicles classified during the study were Passenger Vehicles. The number of Passenger Vehicles in the study was 3540 which represents 89 percent of the total classified vehicles. The number of Vans & Pickups in the study was 221 which represents 6 percent of the total classified vehicles. The number of Busses & Trucks in the study was 20 which represents 1 percent of the total classified vehicles. The number of Tractor Tailers in the study was 190 which represents 5 percent of the total classified vehicles. < 19 21 23 25 27 39 80 to to to to to to to to 18 20 22 24 26 38 79 > 3540 111 85 25 20 72 117 1 CHART 2 HEADWAY During the peak traffic period, on Jun/07/2012 at [17:15- 17:30] the average headway between vehicles was 9.375 seconds. During the slowest traffic period, on Jun/08/2012 at [03:00 - 03:15] the average headway between vehicles was 450 seconds. WEATHER The roadway surface temperature over the period of the study varied between 72.00 and 123.00 degrees F. The HI -STAR determined that the roadway surface was Dry 100.00% of the time. Junt12/2012 09:05:03 AM Page: Masterpiece on the Mississippi TO: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager FROM: Gus Psihoyos, City Engineer SUBJECT: NW Arterial, Hwy 20 and US 61/151 Speed Study DATE: July 12, 2012 INTRODUCTION ATTACHMENT VI Dubuque AlI4metica CA➢ 2007 This memorandum is to provide information on travel speeds along the Hwy 20, NW Arterial and US 61/151. Red Flex presented their study of the intersections and speed enforcement locations. After these results were gathered the City of Dubuque also conducted its own study to verify the results from Red Flex. The information below was obtained from permanent roadway sensor along NW Arterial, Hwy 20 and US61. The locations Red Flex had provided counts for Speed Enforcement the City of Dubuque used its equipment to determine vehicle speeds. DISCUSSION These studies were performed at different times of the year and may be different due to seasonal drivers, road conditions and whether school was in session. When Red Flex performed its study it was over a 12 hour period from 6 AM to 6 PM. The City of Dubuque's study was for a 24 hour period. US 20 On Wednesday, April 4th Red Flex performed speed studies along US 20 near St Joe's and found 5070 vehicles Eastbound and 2000 vehicles Westbound driving 11 or more mph over the speed limit in a 12 hour period. On June 8th The City of Dubuque performed a speed study for Westbound traffic and found 1450 vehicles traveling 10 or more mph over the speed limit. On July 9th the City of Dubuque performed a speed study for Eastbound traffic and found 820 vehicles traveling 10 or more mph over the speed limit. NW Arterial On Wednesday, April 4th Red Flex performed speed studies along NW Arterial near Plaza Drive and found 619 vehicles Eastbound and 4lvehicles Westbound driving 11 or more mph over the speed limit in a 12 hour period. The 41 Westbound vehicle count needs to be studied further since there appears to be an error in the data. On June 7th on NW Arterial near Plaza Drive the City performed a speed study and found 970 vehicles Eastbound and 2050 vehicles Westbound traveling 10 or more mph over the speed limit. The City of Dubuque also compared data retrieved from their permanently installed roadways sensors the week of June 11th, 2012 and found the approximate weekday average of 1980 vehicles a day traveling 10 or more mph over the speed limit. The City of Dubuque also looked at data retrieved from their permanently installed roadways sensors on the NW Arterial just south of Chavenelle the week of June 11th, 2012 and found the approximate weekday average of 2420 vehicles a day traveling 10 or more mph over the speed limit. The City of Dubuque provided this data even though Red Flex didn't study this location. US 61-161 Data retrieved from a permanent roadway sensor installed along US 61-151 between the US 52 intersection and the Maquoketa intersection the week of June 11th, 2012 and found the approximate weekday average of 550 vehicles a day traveling 15 or more mph over the speed limit. The City of Dubuque provided this data even though Red Flex didn't study this location. ACTION TO BE TAKEN This memorandum is for informational purposes. If you have any questions and/or need additional information, please contact me. cc: David Ness, PE Mark Dalsing, Police Chief Duane Richter, Engineering Tech Attachs. z z w x V <Il NW Arterial & Plaza Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday 45 mph Speed Limit 6/18/2012 6/19/2012 6/20/2012 6/21/2012 6/22/2012 6/23/2012 6/24/2012 Time Volume (60- 80mph) Volume (60- 80mph) Volume (60- 80mph) !, Volume (60- 80mph) Volume (60-80mph) Volume (600.80mph) Volume (60- 30mph) 12:00:00 AM 4 3 8 l 8 23 13 9 1:00:00 AM 3 2 7 6 10 14 2 2:00:00 AM 2 2 1 2 2 6 1 3:00:00 AM 7 3 7 5 3 9 4 4:00:00 AM 10 15 8 21 11 5 1 5:00:00AM 32 60 66 77 68 15 7 6:00:00 AM 92 90 117 103 122 31 14 7:00:00 AM 147 120 130 114 131 27 21 8:00:00 AM 79 81 85 80 86 63 45 9:00:00AM 70 80 58 70 66 88 61 10:00100 AM 93 86 74 78 87 127 72 11:00:00AM 105 111 97 96 121 149 96 ''. 12:00:00 PM 138 91 132 124 146 111 118 1:00:00 PM 108 103 107 102 128 127 122 200:CO PM 173 146 133 161 160 119 105 3:00:00 PM 168 150 170 167 163 136 111 4:00:00 PM 185 i 194 198 208 226 87 101 5:00:00 PM 160 165 184 162 164 111 116 6:00:00 PM 129 98 136 125 99 64 103 7:00:00 PM 83 82 100 101 66 55 93 8:00:00 PM 58 41 49 66 53 33 48 9:00:00 PM 27 40 1 31 26 39 27 27 10:00:00 PM 9 23 16 24 12 13 24 11:00:00 PM 8 @ 13 13 20 14 16 18 SUM 1940 1 1799 1927 1946 2000 1445 1319 1- z Lli NW Arterial & Chav Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday SO mph Speed Limit 6/18/2012 • • • 6/19/2012 6/20/2012 6/21/2012 6/22/2012 6/23/2012 6/24/2012 Time Volume (60-SOmphl Volume (60-80mph) Volume (60-somphl Volume (60-80mph) Volume (60-80mph) Volume (60-80mph) Volume (50-80mPh) 12:00:00 AM 3 6 6 10 10 13 16 100:00 AM 5 8 9 3 7 11 9 2:00:00 AM 2 1 1 7 7 7 2 3:00:00 AM 9 4 14 6 4 a 5 400:00 AM 12 17 14 25 21 5 3 5:00:0r) AM • 77 - 94. 89 74 82 17 13 6:00:00 AM 142 133 171 140 156 39 28 7:00:00 AM 197 173 177 143 179 71 36 8:00:00 AM 144 151 154 151 159 94 66 900:00 AM • 133 .. 141 116 164 149 153 101 1000:00 AM 120 140 135 122 137 192 105 1100:00 AM ' • 178 . 150 190 140 136 215 156 12:00:00 PM 179 183 149 159 185 164 174 1:00:00 PM 210 - 141 171 141 158 186 172 2:00:00 PM 176 203 189 127 174 173 271 3:00:00 PM 189 160 196 140 213 183 202 4:00:00 PM 216 173 210 222 241 165 207 5:00:00 PM ' 208 ' 203 261 208 215 193 191 600:00 PM 214 193 201 205 191 106 174 7:00:00 PM ' 143 155 133 147 168 91 127 800:00 PM 68 96 91 101 92 74 86 900:00 PM 26 • 42 68 46 53 38 53 10:00:00 PM 18 22 34 42 19 • 31 11:00:00 PM 24 15 12 16 27 16 9 SUM 2693 • 2604 2791 2599 2768 2245 2140 ATTACHMENT VI NW Arterial & [hay Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunda 50 mph Speed Lim& 6/11/2012 6/12/2012 6/13/2012 /2012 6/14/2012 6/15/2012 6/16/2012 Y 6/17/2012 Time Volume (60- 80rnphl Volume (60- 80m ph) Volume (60- 80mph) Volume (60- 80mph) Volume (60- 80mph) Volume (60 -80m Volume 12:00:00 AM 9 0' 5 7 11 ph) 13 (60- 80mph) 1:00:00 AM 5 4 9 12 6 9 14 6 2:00:00 AM 2 3 1 6 5 4 3:00:00 AM 7 10 8 8 5 2 2 400:OOAM 5 18 20 10 14 3 59000 AM 65 74 - 36 93 73 23 2 6:00:00 AM 102 120 170 144 159 48 9 7:00:00 AM 120 166 191 165 230 32 30 60 890U0 AM 117 128 151 153 157 85 73 9:00:00 AM SI 114 85 149 - - 148 169 10:00:00 AM 98 145 123 172 159 150 115 163 11:00:00 AM 122 119 131 172 169 12:00:00 PM 146 119 173 170 174 196 179 1:00:00 PM 172 160 • 165 177 SSO 170 215 2:00:00 PM 172 145 155 183 220 191 215 3:00:00 PM • 173, 160 186 222 191 205 233 4:00:00 PM 176 173 171 198 15 192 5:00:00 PM 231 208 239 254 215 204 6:00:00 PM 201 227 191 209 136 177 7:00:00 PM . 174 126 143 149 135 93 164 5:00:00 PM 94 110 103 83 77 5S 107 9:00:00 PM 37 59 47 54 42 32 68 10:00 :00 P94 25' 30 22 25 28 16 44 11:00:00 PM 14 19 12 15 26 22 26 SUM 2348 2443 2632 2815 2877 2307 9 2265 ATTACHMENT VI NW Arterial & Chau Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 50 mph Speed limit 5/28/2012 5/29/2012 5/30/2012 5/31/2012 6/1/2012 6/2/2012 Time Volume (60-SOm ph) • Volume (60-80rnph) Volume 160-80mPh) Volume (60-80mph) Volume (60-80mph) Volume (60-80mph) 12:00:00 AM 14 : 8 2 6 7 15 1:00:00 AM 11 . ' 5 2 7 3 8 2:00:00 AM 3 2 10 7 9 S 300:00 AM 3 6 4 4 10 6 400:00 AM 15 15 12 29 10 5:00:00 AM . 14 90 100 57 63 26 6:00:00 AM • ' 42 170 145 107 137 7:00:00 AM 56 230 192 120 207 104 6:0000 AM ' 73 189 153 108 144 126 9:00:00 AM 107 153 127 99 122 159 10:00:00 AM - 178 - 157 160 93 155 183 11:00:00 AM 176 ' 155 147 112 205 199 12:00:00 PM 205 163 175 113 184 204 100:00 Pm -208 . 191 175 125 209 204 2:00:00 PM 184 178 214 146 153 186 3:00:00 PM 223 214 217 145 205 135 4:00:00 PM 203 197 227 164 267 227 , 5:00:00 PM . ' . 200 199 241 150 260 190 6S)0:00 PM 291 254 253 203 242 141 7:00:00 PM 150 171 162 '173 149 124 890:00 PM .73 93 113 89 106 SS 9:00:00 PM 41 39 48 45 50 1000;00 PM 21 25 31 30 11:00:00 PM . 11 15 18 21 10 28 SUM : - ' 2390 ' 2927 2916 2140 2954 2570 ATTACHMENT VI US 61-151 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 45 mph Speed limit 5/28/2012 . 5/29/2012 5/30/2012 5/31/2012 6/1/2012 6/212012 Time Volume .(60-80mph) Volume (60-80raph) Volume (60-80mph) Volume (60-80mph) Volume (60-80mph) Volume (60-80mph) 12:00:00 AM 4 7 6 5 7 8 1:0000 AM 2 10 3 4 0 6 2:00:00 AM 4 6 7 1 4 7 3:0000 AM 5 4 1 2 8 2 4:00:00 AM 5 16 32 8 6 5 5:00004M 13 38 11 13 29 12 6:00:00 AM 6 47 39 38 39 32 7:00:00 AM 13 34 35 29 48 45 8:00:00 AM 21 28 36 33 35 30 3:00004M 14 29 28 20 33 33. 10:00:00 AM 13 41 31 23 20 56 11:00:00 AM 13 21 18 22 24 43 12:00:00 PM 14 14 23 22 49 35 1:C10:00 PM 17 15 35 23 42 25 2:00:00 PM 19 ' 17 48 33 41 44 3:00:00 PM 18 , 26 35 41. 49 36 4:00:00 PM 15 1 30 36 38 33 42 5:0000 PM 23 33 54 66 41 34 6:00:00 PM 10 , 29 46 44 31 40 7700:00 PM 20 36 23 36 19 38 8:00:00 PM 14 27 20 33 35 21 9:00:00 PM 16 18 13 17 13 as 10:00:00 PM 11 17 19 29 17 11:0000 PM 9 3 9 9 15 14 SLIM 305 546 586 582 650 638 US 61-151 Monday Tuesday Wednsday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday 45 mph Speed (snit 6/11/2012 6/12/2012 6/13/2012 6/14/2012 6/15/2012 6/16/2012 6/17/2012 Time Volume (60-80mph) Volume (60-80m ph) Volume (60-80mph) Volume (60-80mph) Volume (60-80mph) Volume (60-80mph) Volume (60-80mph) 12:00:00 AM 4 7 8 5 9 10 13 100:00 AM 5 5 3 10 4 3 5 200:00 AM 0 9 0 3 5 1 8 3:00:00 AM 3 9 3 7 4 6 s 4:0000 AM 10 18 9 4 12 12 6 5:00:00 AM 27 32 26 26 25 6 7 6'0000 AM 41 37 36 52 36 22 19 7:00:00 AM 41 53 43 29 46 33 23 8:00:00 AM 27 45 35 34 30 I 38 25 900:00 AM 33 42 33 36 36 22 28 10:00:00 AM 15 25 34 38 26 22 18 11:00:03 AM 24 48 27 26 8 15 15 12:00:00 PM 31 46 25 17 13 31 28 1:00:00 PM 21 46 25 15 15 28 20 2:00:00 PM 22 24 34 37 17 33 22 3:0000 PM 17 31 42 14 15 12 22 4:0000 PM 18 50 19 21 12 32 33 500:00 PM 29 47 51 22 34 8 1 17 6:00:00 PM 15 46 44 28 15 24 23 7:00:00 PM 25 30 37 32 27 32 24 8:0000 PM 21 29 15 13 21 28 ! 25 9;00:00 PM 17 19 20 17 17 21 16 10:00:00 PM 13 27 15 15 19 10 12 11:00:00 PM 11 5 10 5 14 21 6 SUM 470 730 . 598 506 469 470 423 ATTACHMENT VI NW Arterial & Plaza 50 mph mph,Speed Speed 22:0�'p:00 AM 1:00 :00 AM 2:00:00 AM Monday 6/11/2012 Volume (60-80mph) 10 Wednesday 6/12/2012 Volume (60- 80mph) 5 5 ..M�. ■�,.w..° 16 Illing MilnilliallillnaMilita 6/13/2012 Thursday Volume (60- 80mPh) 6/14/2012 Volume (60-80mph) 8 Saturday 6/15/2012 Volume (60.80mph) 6/16/2012 Volume (60-80mPh) 4 6/17/2012 Volume (60- SOmph) 8 7 1 3:00:00 AM 4:0090 AM 5:00:00 AM 6:00:00 AM 7 8 85 7:00:00 AM 8:00:00 AM 85 72 152 11:00:00 AM 94 75 90 3 � 3 11•11111121111111111, 148 86 13 80 87 110 2 69 32 20 18 48 araINIE 79 1. r 120 � ® MININEENNIS 173 73 1:00:00 PM 2:00:00 PM ENNES NENECES 3:00:00 PM 4:0090 PM 5:00:00 PM 206 152 161 �l 188 39 i 64 40 anusiammusgS0 mossimirs 24 34 23 20 29 15 ©� 28 © 3 1946 1431 6:00:00 PM 10:00:00 PM 182 167 187 175 - 109 201 102 32 190 168 11:00:00 PM SIS 19 13 2044 1 ATTACHMENT VI US61151 ! Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday 45 mph Speed Limit 6/18/2012 6/19/2012 6/20/2012 6/21/2012 6/22/2012 6/23/2012 6/24/2012 time Volume (60- 80mph) Volume (60-80mph) Volume (60- 80mph) Volume (60- 80mph) Volume (60- 80mph) Volume (50-S0mph) Volume (60- 80mph) 12:00 :00 AM 10 0 3 11 12 7 6 1;00:00 AM 5 0 3 7 3 2 7 2:00L0 AM 2 1 1 8 3 3 l 5 33:00:00 AM 4 3 5 5 9 1 7 4:00:00 AM 15 2 13 24 10 5 4 5:00:00 AM - 24 18 21 16 23 19 14 6:00;00 AM 28 57 46 46 38 18 12 7•00:00 AM 28 34 A4 r 26 48 36 16 8:00U0 AM 22 18 20 38 31 14 35 9:00:00 AM 7 13 18 20 24 34 42 10:00:00 AM 26 18 12 13 20 15 19 11:00:00 AM 16 8 3 10 27 18 24 12:00:00 PM 8 17 14 17 14 10 16 1:00:00 PM 10 20 24 9 19 15 21 2:00:00 PM 12 1 16 9 24 27 20 14 3:00:00 PM 15 11 14 26 !, 16 25 l 18 4:00:00 PM 22 29 17 27 24 35 11 5:00:00 PM 19 15 16 15 9 11 "� 7 6:00:00 PM 9 30 26 27 15 22 23 7:00:00 PM 16 14 23 34 1 25 29 14 8:00:00 PM 10 5 16 23 16 19 �'i 16 9 :00:00PM 7 1 12 12 24 19 12 12 10:00:00 PM 4 5 11 23 19 8 9 11400:00 PM 6" 8 7 12 7 11 4 SUM 325 356 379 490 458 389 356 ATTACHMENT VII THE CITY OF DUB '_ E MEMORANDUM Masterpiece on the Mississippi November 25, 2011 TO: Michael C. Van Milligen City Manager FR: Mark M. Dalsing Chief of Police RE: Release of Automated Traffic Enforcement Camera RFP INTRODUCTION This memo will detail the release of the City of Dubuque's Automated Traffic Enforcement Camera Request for Proposals (RFP). BACKGROUND On behalf of the City of Dubuque, the Dubuque Police Department has been examining Automated Traffic Enforcement Cameras for the past several months. We have met with law enforcement officials in Davenport and Cedar Rapids to observe their systems in action and discuss different aspects of the system and their procedures. We have also met with their vendors, Redflex (Davenport) and GATSO (Cedar Rapids) for informal presentations on the systems. Additionally we have had contact with other vendors to a lesser extent, such as e-mail inquiries, and a demonstration of camera systems for non -red light camera enforcement. We have also been informally in contact with other Iowa agencies, and members of the Dubuque Police Department will be attending a meeting in Cedar Rapids on November 30, 2011 where law enforcement officials will meet to discuss the benefits and challenges of camera systems with representatives from agencies already using them. After our initial review, we came to a point where the feasibility of a camera system in Dubuque would need a more in -depth review by vendors in order to assess Dubuque's traffic patterns, accident data, and any other assessment these companies could provide. A Request for Proposals (RFP) was completed by me and reviewed by multiple City departments including Legal, Engineering and Information Services. The completed RFP was presented to the City Council at the November 21, 2011 City Council meeting and they were asked to approve its release. The RFP's release was approved at the Council Meeting and Information Services set the RFP to be posted on the City's website at 8:00 a.m. on November 25, 2011. That location on the City's website is: http://www.cityofdubuque.orgibids. 1 ATTACHMENT VII The RFP was posted as scheduled and was automatically sent to the 206 "subscribers" to the City's RFP notification list. Subscribers are identified only by an e-mail address they provide when they sign up so their identity is not always known. The RFP was not sent directly to any individuals or companies. ACTION REQUESTED This is an informational memo. No further action is requested. 2 ATTACHMENT VIII • DUBUQUE AUTOMATED TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT January 30, 2012 Work Session Local History with Cameras ❑ 2000 - Iowa Department of Transportation, City of Dubuque and Nestor (vendor) entered into a trial project ❑ Funded by grant to IDOT, and vendor ❑ Northbound traffic on JFK at Pennsylvania ❑ After two years the project expired and IDOT chose not to move forward with project ❑ Continued to monitor the developments M technology and quality of these systems since this initial study ❑ 2011 -2013 Mayor & City Council Policy Agenda High Priority 1 ATTACHMENT VIII ACCIDENT INVESTIGATIONS 3000 2500 2000 1500 1000 500 0 2008 2009 2010 2011 Average -= Personal Injury 11 Property Damage Local Accident Totals — 201 1 -_T: ❑ Accident Fatality 2 ❑ Accident Cold Report 70 ❑ Accident PD No Hazard 1781 ❑ Accident Car vs Deer 41 ❑ Accident PD Hazard 141 ❑ Accident Hit & Run 458 ❑ Accident PI 328 ❑ Accident PI w /Entrapment 2 ❑ Accident PI Minor 13 ❑ TOTAL 2836 2 ATTACHMENT VIII Accidents 2001 — 2010 (IDOT) 13,334 Accidents ❑ 9597 Property Damage Only ❑ 2486 Possible Injury /Complaint of pain ❑ 1071 Minor Injury ❑ 160 Major Injury ❑ 20 Fatalities Accidents 2001 — 2010 (IDOT) ❑ 13,334 Accidents ❑ $53,345,745 in total property damage ❑ $4,001 Average Property Damage 3 ATTACHMENT VIII Accidents 2001 — 2010 (IDOT) ❑ 13,334 Accidents — 1058 Ran Traffic Signal ❑ 160 Major Injuries — 21 Ran Traffic Signal ❑ 20 Fatal Crashes — 3 Ran Traffic Signal Accidents - Streets 2011 DODGE /HWY 20 JOHN F KENNEDY ASBURY UNIVERSITY PENNSYLVANIA LOCUST GRANDVIEW NW ARTERIAL CENTRAL LORAS 2010 DODGE /HWY 20 JOHN F KENNEDY UNIVERSITY LOCUST ASBURY PENNSYLVANIA GRANDVIEW NW ARTERIAL CENTRAL LORAS 2009 DODGE /HWY 20 JOHN F KENNEDY UNIVERSITY ASBURY GRANDVIEW PENNSYLVANIA NW ARTERIAL LOCUST CENTRAL 17th 2008 DODGE /HWY 20 JOHN F KENNEDY LOCUST ASBURY PENNSYLVANIA UNIVERSITY CENTRAL NW ARTERIAL GRANDVIEW RHOMBERG 4 ■ ATTACHMENT VIII Accidents — Intersections (IDOT) 2010 1. Dodge / Locust (29) 2. Dodge / Hill (22) 3. JFK / Pennsylvania (16) 4. 20th / White (14) 5. Dodge / University (1 1) 61 Dodge / JFK (9) 61 9th / Elm (9) 61 9th / Central (9) 6T. 14th / Central (9) 6T. 14th / Iowa (9) 6T. Arterial / Chavenelle (9) 2009 1. 20th / White (15) 2. Dodge / Wacker (13) 3T. 17th / Central (12) 31 Arterial /Penn (12) 5. Arterial / Asbury (11) 61 14th / Central (10) 61 JFK / Pennsylvania (10) ST. Dodge / Locust (8) ST. Grandview / bores (8) ST. Dodge / Cedar Cross (8) 2008 1. Dodge / Locust (18) 2. Dodge / Hill (15) 3. JFK / Pennsylvania (13) 41 Asbury / Holliday (11) 41 Asbury / Arterial (1 1) 4T. Hillcrest -North / JFK (11) 41 17th / Jackson (1 1) 8T. Asbury / JFK (10) 8T. 20th / Central (10) 10. 14th / Central (9) Traffic Enforcement ❑ Safe Community Task Force Recommendation Direct the Police Department to enforce traffic ordinances more aggressively 14000 12000 10000 8000 6000 4000 2000 0 Series 1 7955 8897— 10434 12212 2008 2009 2010 2011 5 ATTACHMENT VIII Top Violations - 201 1 ❑ Speeding — 2550 (21%) ❑ No Proof of Insurance — 1556 (13 %) ❑ License Plate /Registration — 1273 (10 %) ❑ Misc Traffic — 1066 (9 %) ❑ Failure to Maintain Control — 801 (7 %) ❑ Traffic Light Violation — 634 (5 %) Challenges - Locations 6 ATTACHMENT VIII Challenges — Calls for Service 70,000 60,000 50,000 40,000 30,000 20,000 10,000 Ci FY05 t7 FY06 ❑ FY07 FY08 ©FY09 13 FYI ❑ FY 1 1 L] FY12 (est) Challenges — Size of City Dubuque City -Limi s 1996-2010 JalTM r I isms 1996: 24.6 square miles 2010: 31.1 square miles 6260 Miles of streets •1 774 Intersections •116 Signalized Intersections •24/7 Traffic 7 ATTACHMENT VIII Review Process ❑ On -site visits to Davenport & Cedar Rapids ❑ Attendance at a statewide meeting of cities with ATE - Cedar Rapids, Davenport, Sioux City, Muscatine, Des Moines; and cities exploring ATE - Waterloo, Polk County, Iowa City & Dubuque. ❑ Statistical and Study reviews Request for Proposals ❑ Issued November 25, 2011 ❑ Closed December 22, 2011 ❑ Five proposals received ❑ Review Committee - Dubuque Police Department, Finance Department, Budget Office, Information Services, Engineering and the City Legal Department. ❑ January 12, 2012 committee narrowed field to two vendors ❑ January 19, 2012 — Vendor Presentations followed by committee meeting and selection of vendor to recommend 8 ATTACHMENT VIII Automated Traffic Enforcement 9- 7- 321.257: OFFICIAL TRAFFIC CONTROL SIGNALS: A. For the purposes of this section, 'stop at the official traffic control signal" means stopping at the first opportunity at either the clearly marked stop line or before entering the crosswalk or before entering the Intersection. B. Official traffic control signals consisting of colored lights or colored lighted arrows shall regulate vehicle and pedestrian traffic in the following manner: 1. A "steady circular red" Tight means vehicular traffic shall stop. Vehicular traffic shall remain standing until a signal to proceed is shown, or vehicular traffic, unless prohibited by a sign, may cautiously enter the intersection to make a right turn from the right lane of traffic or a left turn from a one -way street to a one -way street onto the leftmost lane of traffic on a one -way street. Turns made under this subsection shall be made in a manner that does not interfere with other vehicular or pedestrian traffic lawfully using the intersection. Pedestrian traffic facing a steady circular red light shall not enter the roadway unless the pedestrian can safely cross the roadway without interfering with any vehicular traffic. 2. A "steady circular yellow" or "steady yellow arrow" light means vehicular traffic Is warned that the related green movement is being terminated and vehicular traffic shall no longer proceed into the intersection and shall stop. If the stop cannot be made In safety, a vehicle may be driven cautiously through the intersection. Pedestrian traffic is warned that there is insufficient time to cross the intersection and any pedestrian starting to cross the roadway shall yield the right of way to all vehicles. Automated Traffic Enforcement Areas for ATE enforcement will be a matter of public record and publicized as changes are made v Dubuque Police Department (553)589 -4 910 - Far 1563) 509 -1497 MEDIA RELEASE Pate: 9 ATTACHMENT VIII Automated Traffic Enforcement • Signage prior to entering any enforcement area o Signage at entry points to the City • Temporary signage used at any temporary enforcement area PHOTO ENFORCED Automated Traffic Enforcement =uid,ll�� Teti buque Ponce Depgrtmenl"? A and Approves or Rejectsu 10 ATTACHMENT VIII lnk;�ii ®rtt aiadi3$k-g I as ATE — Additional Benefits ❑ Live "feed" from cameras ❑ Post incident /accident review ❑ Criminal Investigations review 11 ATTACHMENT VIII What ATE Does NOT Do ❑ Eliminate traffic violations ❑ Eliminate streets & intersections from routine Engineering review & update ❑ Eliminate need for traditional enforcement by police department Goals for ATE ❑ Accident reduction / Driver safety ❑ Improved driver awareness & better driving habits ❑ Identify physical engineering issues ❑ Overall motorist & pedestrian SAFETY 12 Frequently Asked Questions M37 AUTOMATED TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT (ATE) IN DUBUQUE Updated July 12, 2012 ATTACHMENT IX Page 1 Diu a ue Pollce nforcemen - office What if I go through a yellow Tight? Yellow lights are listed in the same ordinances as red lights, and require a driver to slow in preparation for a stop. An officer can charge a driver with a yellow light violation if they make no attempt to slow or instead speed up. Yellow light violations are not captured by the system. Violations are based only on vehicles entering the intersection after the light turns red. What if I'm already in the intersection when the light turns red? As with the above, an officer has discretion as to whether or not the driver could have stopped in time. Vehicles "stuck" in an intersection because of cross traffic and waiting to turn generally are allowed to complete the turn. Only vehicles that enter the intersection after the light has turned red are in violation. Vehicles already across the stop line would not be considered in violation. "Stuck" vehicles also would not be in violation. What about right turns on a red light? Code requires that a vehicle come to a full and The Automated Traffic Enforcement (ATE) system will capture vehicles that do not come to a full and complete stop and are complete stop at a red light before turning right. Vehicles that do not come to a full stop are in violation and subject to a citation at the officer's discretion. traveling in excess of a prescribed speed limit. "Rolling Stops" below this limit will not be cited. At what speed can I be charged for a speed- related violation? An officer can write a citation for anv speed The ATE system will be set to capture vehicles traveling greater than the posted speed limit and will have a predetermined speed, greater than the posted speed limit. An officer may also charge a driver for Updated July 12, 2012 ATTACHMENT IX Page 1 Frequently Asked Questions 1837 AUTOMATED TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT (ATE) IN DUBUQUE Updated July 12, 2012 ATTACHMENT IX Page 2 traveling at speeds less than the posted speed limit if the vehicle is impeding traffic or conditions exist that make it unsafe. which allows for a margin of driver error, at which time the system will begin noting violations. Who decides if I get a ticket? The Dubuque Police Department officer who stops a violator makes the decision. A Dubuque Police Department officer will review potential violations submitted by the vendor and make the final determination on whether it falls within established parameters. What is the fine for a red Tight violation? $100 fine + $35 surcharge + $60 court costs = $195 total fine $80. No other associated costs. What is the fine for speeding? See the spreadsheet and examples at the end of this document. See the spreadsheet and examples at the end of th is document. What if I own the car but was not driving? The driver of the vehicle will receive the citation. The notice of violation will be sent to the vehicle owner. The owner can complete a form to redirect the notice to the driver. How do 1 contest the violation? Traffic violations can be contested in District Court. If someone disagrees with a violation, they may first meet with designated officers to discuss the violation and /or view the violation video. If a violation was issued in error or there are extenuating circumstances, the officer would have the authority to Updated July 12, 2012 ATTACHMENT IX Page 2 Frequently Asked Questions 1837 AUTOMATED TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT (ATE) IN DUBUQUE Updated July 12, 2012 ATTACHMENT IX Page 3 rescind the notice. If this does not resolve the issue and the person still disagrees with the violation, ATE violations can be contested in District Court. If a violation is upheld in District Court, court costs are assessed to the party that challenged the violation. Does this impact my driver's license /record? Red light violations and speeding violations are part of a driver's record and can impact a license. ATE violations are not recorded on a driver's record. Does this impact my insurance? A driver's record can impact insurance rates, depending on the insurance company's standards. Since the violations do not appear on a driver's record, they should not impact insurance. What happens if I don't pay the fine? The court has the option of issuing an arrest warrant or otherwise ordering a person to appear. The Department of Motor Vehicles has the option to suspend a person's privilege to register or operate vehicles based on unpaid fines. The City will make several attempts for voluntary payment and if payment is not received, it may use a collection agency like those used for other delinquent City bills. The City will continue to explore other options to have violators voluntarily satisfy outstanding fines. Where will enforcement take place? Police traffic enforcement locations are guided by a number of variables but are generally subject to officers' discretion. All ATE areas will be listed on the City of Dubuque website, provided to the media, and updated as they change. All intersections Updated July 12, 2012 ATTACHMENT IX Page 3 Frequently Asked Questions pUBUQU E POLICE 7837 AUTOMATED TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT (ATE) IN DUBUQUE will also be identified by signs. Are there any protected areas where fine levels change? Fines are doubled in a designated construction zone. Fines are doubled in designated construction and school zones. Are there options besides paying a fine? In some cases, the City Attorney's Office will allow a driver to complete an approved Safe Driving course. Upon successful completion of a course, the traffic conviction will be dismissed but the driver will still be responsible for all court fees. In the case of a first offense, a driver who pays a violation and then completes an approved Safe Driving course within three months of the violation may submit proof of course completion to the City and receive up to a $50 rebate, not to exceed the cost of the course. This Dubuque ATE option is unique in the state of Iowa. Why not just make yellow lights longer? The City utilizes the recommendations of the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) to set clearance timings on traffic signals. Uniformity is a necessity to ensure that motorists know what to expect when they approach a traffic signal. The Institute of Traffic Engineers (ITE) suggests "relatively long change intervals encourage motorists to proceed through when they otherwise had an opportunity to stop." The City of Dubuque uses an equation of the ITE to calculate yellow clearance times based on variables such as speed limit and size of the intersection. The yellow timing in Dubuque is never less than 3 seconds or more than 6 seconds. Updated July 12, 2012 ATTACHMENT IX Page 4 Frequently Asked Questions AUTOMATED TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT (ATE) IN DUBUQUE Why is the City of Driver, passenger, and bystander safety is the primary Dubuque doing factor for initiating an ATE program. The Dubuque Police Automated Traffic Department responds to hundreds of accidents every Enforcement? year which include dozens of accidents with injuries, and unfortunately, an average of two fatal accidents per year. Speed, failure to obey traffic signals and signs, and lack of driver awareness or concentration are all frequent contributing factors in these accidents. Accident prevention, driver education, and driver awareness are the primary reasons the City of Dubuque is using an ATE system. Throughout the State of Iowa, the use of ATE has shown dramatic improvements in traffic safety. Why not just keep cross The City's standard traffic detection system is for traffic from getting a observation and monitoring only, and is not capable of green light if a car runs a red light? overriding the signal timing if a car runs a red light. As the City replaces existing traffic lights, it is setting them up to use a momentary four -way red light to allow late entering vehicles to clear the intersection. The ATE system features a signal pre - emption system called "HALO." This feature detects vehicle speed and distance from an intersection and calculates if a car will enter the intersection late. If so, HALO pauses the green light for cross traffic, allowing the violating car to clear the intersection and prevent a possible accident. The ATE system will still capture violations during HALO activations, but the HALO system will assist in reducing the likelihood of accidents by people running red lights at ATE intersections. Updated July 12, 2012 ATTACHMENT IX Page 5 Frequently Asked Questions 1837 AUTOMATED TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT (ATE) IN DUBUQUE How much does the acquisition and installation of this new enforcement equipment cost the City of Dubuque? The City of Dubuque is not responsible for any of the expenses related to the acquisition, installation, or maintenance of the ATE system equipment, hardware, or software. The vendor assumes full financial responsibility of these expenses. Will there be operating The City of Dubuque will not incur any direct expenses for expenses for the City of the operation, maintenance, or upkeep of the ATE Dubuque and how will they be paid for? system. The City will be responsible for the Dubuque Police Department reviewing all potential violations and making the final approval of violations. The Police Department will also be responsible for meeting with drivers to review denials of violations, answer questions, and when desired by a violator, complete the necessary paperwork to direct a violator's case to District Court. The Police Department and City Attorney's Office will be responsible for actions related to District Court filings and Safe Driving course tracking. The Police Department and City of Dubuque Finance Department will be involved with fine collection, delinquent fine collection, and Safe Driving course rebates. How is the vendor going to recoup its investment The vendor will receive a portion of each paid citation, based on a contracted agreement with the City. The in the installation and vendor and the City have agreed to a reimbursement of maintenance on its $29 dollars for each paid citation, regardless of the equipment? offense. As an example, if a red light citation is paid by a driver, the City will collect $80 from the violator and reimburse the vendor $29 for the use of its equipment and service, with the City retaining $51. Updated July 12, 2012 ATTACHMENT IX Page 6 Frequently Asked Questions DUBUQUE pOLI AUTOMATED TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT (ATE) IN DUBUQUE Automated Traffic Enforcement Levels for Speeding, as Established by the City Council MPH Over In the case of speeding, the fine will be based on the speed schedule listed at the end of this page, but the vendor's reimbursement will remain at $29. An example of this would be a car going 20 MPH over the speed limit. Surcharge The fine would be $90, the vendor would be reimbursed Total $29 for the use of its equipment and service, and the City would retain $61. How will the City use the The revenue the City receives will be used to offset revenue received? expenses incurred administering the ATE system and will also be used to support traffic safety and other public safety efforts in the City of Dubuque. Automated Traffic Enforcement Levels for Speeding, as Established by the City Council MPH Over Fine Surcharge Court Costs Total 1 -5 MPH $20 $0 $0 $20 6 -10 MPH $40 $0 $0 $40 11 -15 MPH $80 $0 $0 $80 16 -20 MPH $90 $0 $0 $90 20+ MPH $100* $0 $0 $100* * For speeds over 20 MPH greater than the speed limit, $100 base fine plus $5 for each mile in excess of 20 MPH over the speed limit. As examples, a driver traveling 11 MPH over the posted speed limit would receive a notice of violation in the amount of $80 (no other associated costs). A driver traveling 21 MPH over the posted speed would receive a citation in the amount of $105 ($100 base fine + $5 for the MPH in excess of 20 MPH over the posted speed; no other associated costs). Updated July 12, 2012 ATTACHMENT IX Page 7 Frequently Asked Questions AUTOMATED TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT (ATE) IN DUBUQUE Traffic Ticket Fine Levels For Speed When Issued By A Law Enforcement Officer, As Established by the State Of Iowa MPH Over Fine 35% Surcharge Court Costs Total 1 -5 MPH $20 $7 $60 $87 6 -10 MPH $40 $14 $60 $114 11 -15 MPH $80 $28 $60 $168 16 -20 MPH $90* $31.50 $60 $181.50 *For speeds over 20 MPH greater than the speed limit, the scheduled fine is $100 plus $5.00 for each mile in excess of 20 MPH. As examples, a driver traveling 11 MPH over the posted speed limit would receive a citation in the amount of $168 ($80 fine + $28 surcharge + $60 court costs). A driver traveling 21 MPH over the posted speed would receive a citation in the amount of $201.75 ($100 base fine + $5 for the MPH in excess of 20 MPH over the posted speed limit + $36.75 Surcharge + $60 court costs). By comparison, the cost of a regular traffic citation issued by a law enforcement officer is much greater than a notice of violation issued through the Automated Traffic Enforcement system. For additional information, please contact any of the following: Chief of Police Mark Dalsing (563)589 -4411 mdalsing @cityofdubuque.org Captain Scott Grabill (563)589 -4422 scrabill @cityofdubuque.org Captain Kevin Klein (563)587 -3807 kklein @cityofdubuque.org Lieutenant Scott Baxter (563)589 -4473 sbaxter @cityofdubuque.org Additional information also available on the City of Dubuque website at: www.cityofdubuque.org/ate Updated July 12, 2012 Page 8 ATTACHMENT IX Frequently Asked Questions AUTOMATED TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT (ATE) IN DUBUQUE Updated July 12, 2012 Page 1 Enforcement by a Dubuque Police Officer Yellow lights are listed in the same ordinances as red lights, and require a driver to slow in preparation for a stop. An officer can charge a driver with a yellow light violation if they make no attempt to slow or instead speed up. Automated Traffic Enforcement Yellow light violations are not captured by the system. Violations are based only on vehicles entering the intersection after the light turns red. What if I go through a yellow light? What if I'm already in the intersection when the light turns red? As with the above, an officer has discretion as to whether or not the driver could have stopped in time. Vehicles "stuck" in an intersection because of cross traffic and waiting to turn generally are allowed to complete the turn. Only vehicles that enter the intersection after the light has turned red are in violation. Vehicles already across the stop line would not be considered in violation. "Stuck" vehicles also would not be in violation. What about right turns on a red light? Code requires that a vehicle come to a full and The Automated Traffic Enforcement (ATE) system will capture vehicles that do not come to a full and complete stop and are complete stop at a red light before turning right. Vehicles that do not come to a full stop are in violation and subject to a citation at the officer's discretion. traveling in excess of a prescribed speed limit. "Rolling Stops" below this limit will not be cited. At what speed can I be charged for a speed- related violation? An officer can write a citation for any speed The ATE system will be set to capture vehicles traveling greater than the posted speed limit and will have a predetermined speed, greater than the posted speed limit. An officer may also charge a driver for Updated July 12, 2012 Page 1 Frequently Asked Questions AUTOMATED TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT (ATE) IN DUBUQUE Updated July 12, 2012 Page 2 traveling at speeds less than the posted speed limit if the vehicle is impeding traffic or conditions exist that make it unsafe. which allows for a margin of driver error, at which time the system will begin noting violations. Who decides if I get a ticket? The Dubuque Police Department officer who stops a violator makes the decision. A Dubuque Police Department officer will review potential violations submitted by the vendor and make the final determination on whether it falls within established parameters. What is the fine for a red light violation? $100 fine + $35 surcharge + $60 court costs = $195 total fine $80. No other associated costs. What is the fine for speeding? See the spreadsheet and examples at the end of this document. See the spreadsheet and examples at the end of th is document. What if I own the car but was not driving? The driver of the vehicle will receive the citation. The notice of violation will be sent to the vehicle owner. The owner can complete a form to redirect the notice to the driver. How do I contest the violation? Traffic violations can be contested in District Court. If someone disagrees with a violation, they may first meet with designated officers to discuss the violation and /or view the violation video. If a violation was issued in error or there are extenuating circumstances, the officer would have the authority to Updated July 12, 2012 Page 2 Frequently Asked Questions AUTOMATED TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT (ATE) IN DUBUQUE Updated July 12, 2012 Page 3 rescind the notice. If this does not resolve the issue and the person still disagrees with the violation, ATE violations can be contested in District Court. If a violation is upheld in District Court, court costs are assessed to the party that challenged the violation. Does this impact my driver's license /record? Red light violations and speeding violations are part of a driver's record and can impact a license. ATE violations are not recorded on a driver's record. Does this impact my insurance? A driver's record can impact insurance rates, depending on the insurance company's standards. Since the violations do not appear on a driver's record, they should not impact insurance. What happens if I don't pay the fine? The court has the option of issuing an arrest warrant or otherwise ordering a person to appear. The Department of Motor Vehicles has the option to suspend a person's privilege to register or operate vehicles based on unpaid fines. The City will make several attempts for voluntary payment and if payment is not received, it may use a collection agency like those used for other delinquent City bills. The City will continue to explore other options to have violators voluntarily satisfy outstanding fines. Where will enforcement take place? Police traffic enforcement locations are guided by a number of variables but are generally subject to officers' discretion. All ATE areas will be listed on the City of Dubuque website, provided to the media, and updated as they change. All intersections Updated July 12, 2012 Page 3 Frequently Asked Questions AUTOMATED TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT (ATE) IN DUBUQUE will also be identified by signs. Are there any protected areas where fine levels change? Fines are doubled in a designated construction zone. Fines are doubled in designated construction and school zones. Are there options besides paying a fine? In some cases, the City Attorney's Office will allow a driver to complete an approved Safe Driving course. Upon successful completion of a course, the traffic conviction will be dismissed but the driver will still be responsible for all court fees. In the case of a first offense, a driver who pays a violation and then completes an approved Safe Driving course within three months of the violation may submit proof of course completion to the City and receive up to a $50 rebate, not to exceed the cost of the course. This Dubuque ATE option is unique in the state of Iowa. Why not just make yellow lights longer? The City utilizes the recommendations of the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) to set clearance timings on traffic signals. Uniformity is a necessity to ensure that motorists know what to expect when they approach a traffic signal. The Institute of Traffic Engineers (ITE) suggests "relatively long change intervals encourage motorists to proceed through when they otherwise had an opportunity to stop." The City of Dubuque uses an equation of the ITE to calculate yellow clearance times based on variables such as speed limit and size of the intersection. The yellow timing in Dubuque is never less than 3 seconds or more than 6 seconds. Updated July 12, 2012 Page 4 Frequently Asked Questions AUTOMATED TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT (ATE) IN DUBUQUE Why is the City of Driver, passenger, and bystander safety is the primary Dubuque doing factor for initiating an ATE program. The Dubuque Police Automated Traffic Department responds to hundreds of accidents every Enforcement? year which include dozens of accidents with injuries, and unfortunately, an average of two fatal accidents per year. Speed, failure to obey traffic signals and signs, and lack of driver awareness or concentration are all frequent contributing factors in these accidents. Accident prevention, driver education, and driver awareness are the primary reasons the City of Dubuque is using an ATE system. Throughout the State of Iowa, the use of ATE has shown dramatic improvements in traffic safety. Why not just keep cross The City's standard traffic detection system is for traffic from getting a observation and monitoring only, and is not capable of green light if a car runs a red light? overriding the signal timing if a car runs a red light. As the City replaces existing traffic lights, it is setting them up to use a momentary four -way red light to allow late entering vehicles to clear the intersection. The ATE system features a signal pre - emption system called "HALO." This feature detects vehicle speed and distance from an intersection and calculates if a car will enter the intersection late. If so, HALO pauses the green light for cross traffic, allowing the violating car to clear the intersection and prevent a possible accident. The ATE system will still capture violations during HALO activations, but the HALO system will assist in reducing the likelihood of accidents by people running red lights at ATE intersections. Updated July 12, 2012 Page 5 Frequently Asked Questions AUTOMATED TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT (ATE) IN DUBUQUE How much does the acquisition and installation of this new enforcement equipment cost the City of Dubuque? The City of Dubuque is not responsible for any of the expenses related to the acquisition, installation, or maintenance of the ATE system equipment, hardware, or software. The vendor assumes full financial responsibility of these expenses. Will there be operating The City of Dubuque will not incur any direct expenses for expenses for the City of the operation, maintenance, or upkeep of the ATE Dubuque and how will they be paid for? system. The City will be responsible for the Dubuque Police Department reviewing all potential violations and making the final approval of violations. The Police Department will also be responsible for meeting with drivers to review denials of violations, answer questions, and when desired by a violator, complete the necessary paperwork to direct a violator's case to District Court. The Police Department and City Attorney's Office will be responsible for actions related to District Court filings and Safe Driving course tracking. The Police Department and City of Dubuque Finance Department will be involved with fine collection, delinquent fine collection, and Safe Driving course rebates. How is the vendor going to recoup its investment The vendor will receive a portion of each paid citation, based on a contracted agreement with the City. The in the installation and vendor and the City have agreed to a reimbursement of maintenance on its $29 dollars for each paid citation, regardless of the equipment? offense. As an example, if a red light citation is paid by a driver, the City will collect $80 from the violator and reimburse the vendor $29 for the use of its equipment and service, with the City retaining $51. Updated July 12, 2012 Page 6 Frequently Asked Questions AUTOMATED TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT (ATE) IN DUBUQUE Automated Traffic Enforcement Levels for Speeding, as Established by the City Council MPH Over In the case of speeding, the fine will be based on the speed schedule listed at the end of this page, but the vendor's reimbursement will remain at $29. An example of this would be a car going 20 MPH over the speed limit. Surcharge The fine would be $90, the vendor would be reimbursed Total $29 for the use of its equipment and service, and the City would retain $61. How will the City use the The revenue the City receives will be used to offset revenue received? expenses incurred administering the ATE system and will also be used to support traffic safety and other public safety efforts in the City of Dubuque. Automated Traffic Enforcement Levels for Speeding, as Established by the City Council MPH Over Fine Surcharge Court Costs Total 1 -5 MPH $20 $0 $0 $20 6 -10 MPH $40 $0 $0 $40 11 -15 MPH $80 $0 $0 $80 16 -20 MPH $90 $0 $0 $90 20+ MPH $100* $0 $0 $100* * For speeds over 20 MPH greater than the speed limit, $100 base fine plus $5 for each mile in excess of 20 MPH over the speed limit. As examples, a driver traveling 11 MPH over the posted speed limit would receive a notice of violation in the amount of $80 (no other associated costs). A driver traveling 21 MPH over the posted speed would receive a citation in the amount of $105 ($100 base fine + $5 for the MPH in excess of 20 MPH over the posted speed; no other associated costs). Updated July 12, 2012 Page 7 Frequently Asked Questions AUTOMATED TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT (ATE) IN DUBUQUE Traffic Ticket Fine Levels For Speed When Issued By A Law Enforcement Officer, As Established by the State Of Iowa MPH Over Fine 35% Surcharge Court Costs Total 1 -5 MPH $20 $7 $60 $87 6 -10 MPH $40 $14 $60 $114 11 -15 MPH $80 $28 $60 $168 16 -20 MPH $90* $31.50 $60 $181.50 *For speeds over 20 MPH greater than the speed limit, the scheduled fine is $100 plus $5.00 for each mile in excess of 20 MPH. As examples, a driver traveling 11 MPH over the posted speed limit would receive a citation in the amount of $168 ($80 fine + $28 surcharge + $60 court costs). A driver traveling 21 MPH over the posted speed would receive a citation in the amount of $201.75 ($100 base fine + $5 for the MPH in excess of 20 MPH over the posted speed limit + $36.75 Surcharge + $60 court costs). By comparison, the cost of a regular traffic citation issued by a law enforcement officer is much greater than a notice of violation issued through the Automated Traffic Enforcement system. For additional information, please contact any of the following: Chief of Police Mark Dalsing (563)589 -4411 mdalsing @cityofdubuque.org Captain Scott Crabill (563)589 -4422 scrabill @cityofdubuque.org Captain Kevin Klein (563)587 -3807 kklein @cityofdubuque.org Lieutenant Scott Baxter (563)589 -4473 sbaxter @cityofdubuque.org Additional information also available on the City of Dubuque website at: www.cityofd u buq ue.org /ate Updated July 12, 2012 Page 8 1/47/2- Kevin Firnstahl - "Contact Us" inquiry from City of Dubuque website From: "Citizen Support Center" <dubuqueia(a),mycusthelp.com> To: <kfimsta@cityofdubuque.org> Date: 7/16/2012 6:34 AM Subject: "Contact Us" inquiry from City of Dubuque website Contact Us Name: Jeff Luecke Phone: 5635426282 Email: jpd11919 @mchsi.com Page 1 of 1 12 JUL 16 AM 6: 142 City Clerk's L �i i` _ e GuLIue, Ih City Department: City Council Message: I cannot attend tonight's meeting at which I understand you will be voting on red light and speed cameras. I want you to know I am totally against these devices and see them only as a way for another governmental body to extract hard earned dollars from citizens. In the TH article on Saturday it was stated that, "Iowa DOT reviewed 13,334 Dubuque accidents in 2010 and listed "driver ran traffic signal" as the cause of 1,058 of them." So the red light- caused crashes were around 8 %. This does not seem like a justification to encroach on citizens in this manner. Additionally, I believe once people find out about these devices you will see tourism decline in Dubuque. Finally there is the potential for huge financial losses to the city when someone dies due to a rear end collision as someone slams on their brakes to avoid an electronic ticket and their family sues. Thanks for your time. 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URL: Options: Click more information to learn more about your access policy. J A controversy over red light cameras installed at intersections in towns across New Jersey has been further inflamed after the borough of Roselle Park released a video showing a horrific crash. The video, released by traffic safety firm American Traffic Solutions and posted on its website (http: / /www.atsol.com /roselle -park- police - chief -hopes - crash - video -will- put - spotlight -on- dangers -of -red- light- running -2/), shows a driver running a red light at an intersection, hitting an oncoming car, careening into a divider and being thrown airborne, turning 36o degrees before eventually coming to rest. "There are a lot a people who don't think that running a red light is a problem," spokesman Charles Territo of American Traffic Solutions told ABC News. "Rarely do people see the actual crash occurring, and the violence and the drama that accompanies it is something that everyone should see." Installed in 2009, the cameras are supposed to be a safety measure designed to deter drivers from speeding through yellow and red lights. Instead they have been a source of controversy, yielding millions of dollars in fines for municipalities and saddling drivers with tickets that many view as difficult to challenge and even unconstitutional. Motorists complain they are not being given enough time to get through intersections, and many believe the program is essentially a money grab. One New Jersey woman was given a $140 ticket for making it through an intersection 1/5 of a second too late. But Roselle Park Police Chief Paul Morrison defends the program. "It's unfortunate that the public views it as nothing more than an revenue instrument. The reason I had it put in place is because of serious crashes at the intersection," he told ABC News. 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The state of New Jersey recently suspended the use of red light cameras at 63 of 85 state -wide locations out of concern the cameras had not been properly tested. Police Chief Morrison ultimately stressed the potentially life - saving nature of the technology, and the benefit of the cameras to public safety. "It's no different than if a police officer was sitting at the intersection." 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He just wanted to let you know his feelings on the ATE Deb July 16, 2012 Honorable Mayor and City Council Members- I, John W. Herrig, apologize for not being able to attend tonight's council meeting, but, I just received the notice that this was on the agenda in my Friday, July 13, 2012 mail. Although I am unable to attend tonight's meeting I do wish to share that I vehemently oppose the installation of the red light /speeding cameras at our intersections. It slaps the citizens of Dubuque in the face as to their honesty to obey the existing laws on the books and all Americans to their personal and private property rights. The cameras themselves open up to many gray areas of question as to what is fully taking place outside the camera visual area. These factors are in turn creating the decision of the car in question. If ticketed then the m' I am innocent" responsibility, time and cost rests solely on the back of the driver being charged! Said proposal is widely unpopular and should be voted down. Just the fact that all the cameras are already in place and operating tells me that there wasn't much if any true care given to what the public thinks or feels on this. Once again are the American citizens working for you or are you working for the American citizens. Respectfully, John W. Herrig Page 1 of 1 Kevin Firnstahl - council letter From: To: Date: Subject: Attachments: John herrig <herrigrealty @live.com> <kfirnsta @cityofdubuque.org> 7/16/2012 3:37 PM council letter city council.pdf John Herrig Broker /Owner John Herrig Realty 563- 543 -3366 Cell # 563 - 556 -1421 Office # 563- 582 -3334 Fax # www.Herrigrealty.com file: / //C :/ Users /kfirnsta/AppD ata/Local/ Temp /XPgrpwise /5 0043 5 3 9DB Q_DODB Q_P O 10... 7/16/2012 2/074,2 ii-),2 Page 1 of 1 Kevin Firnstahl - Re: ATE From: Mike Van Milligen To: City Council Members Date: 7/16/2012 11:19 AM Subject: Re: ATE CC: Firnstahl, Kevin; Lindahl, Barry »> Mike Van Milligen 7/16/2012 11:18 AM »> Richard, Thank you for your thoughts. Mike »> "Property Manager Kennedy Mall" <propertymanager @kennedymall.net> 7/16/2012 10:51 AM »> Mike, I appreciate your letter outlining the plan for Automatic Traffic Enforcement for the City of Dubuque. This email is to let you know I am vehemently opposed to this idea. Besides the obvious infringement on personal liberty, I believe there are economic reasons not to implement this program. I will use the City of Cedar Rapids as an example. Like you, I travel throughout our state - and specifically to Des Moines - quite a bit. Since Cedar Rapids installed their ATE system, they have received much negative publicity regarding their ATE. The public's - and my -- perception is that the system is overbearing and unfair to the point where, when I travel the state now, I avoid Cedar Rapids completely. It is my opinion that Dubuque does not want to become an "unfriendly" law enforcement community that people will go out of their way to avoid. I consider myself a safe driver and I understand the reasoning behind the ATE, but drivers like me will avoid ATE areas simply to not have to worry about "Big Brother ". I do not want people avoiding Dubuque in their travels because they feel an ATE system is in place. Thank you for hearing my opinion. Richard Launspach Property Manager Kennedy Mall file: / / /C:/ Users /kfirnsta /AppData/Local /Temp/XPgrpwise /5 003F8AADBQ_DODBQ_PO 1... 7/16/2012