Title
Consideration of and action on authorization to purchase of traffic signal detection cameras for three intersections via HGAC contract #PE-05-21.
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Summary:
Over the years, the Public Works Department has been updating the technology at various traffic signal intersections. One of these updates is the installation of traffic detection cameras. The new technology alleviates underground wiring and provides staff with the ability to manage the system from laptops and the traffic cabinet. Transitioning from the current traffic loop system to a camera system will improve the reliability of the intersection. The camera system will eliminate concerns about the aging loop wire and enhance efficiency and capacity. This upgrade will improve the maintenance and time management for the traffic division.
The Public Works Traffic Division was originally budgeted a total of $69,000 to replace pedestrian crosswalks at 4 intersections. Now that the discussion is leaning towards decorative signs and traffic intersections, it wouldn’t be prudent to spend those funds on new crosswalks that would be removed when the traffic intersection is rebuilt. Therefore, we are requesting spend those funds on the traffic signal detection cameras. These cameras can be removed during future rehab of the intersections, and then reinstalled.
The three locations are:
-The intersection of Center Street @ San Augustine.
-The intersection of X Street @ East Blvd.
-The intersection of Pasadena Blvd @ East Blvd.
Fiscal/Budgetary Impact:
The quote received is for $59,956.50. Funds are available in account 090-405-49030.
Recommended action
Approve the purchase of traffic signal detection cameras for two intersections via HGAC contract # PE-05-21 in the amount of $59,956.50.