It is recommended that the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach, Florida, authorize the issuance of Request for Proposals (RFP) 2024-274-DF for speed detection camera system for school zones.

In 2023, the State of Florida Legislature enacted Section 316.008(9), Florida Statutes, effective on July 1, 2023, pertaining to the use of speed detection systems (“SDS”) to enforce speed limits in school zones. The purpose of the school zone SDS is to enhance the safety of school children and pedestrians by effectively enforcing speed limits in designated school zones. By employing advanced technology such as radar or cameras, the system aims to detect and deter speeding motorists, thereby reducing the risk of accidents and promoting a safer environment for students, parents, and school staff.

The statute authorizes counties and municipalities to place or install, or contract with a vendor to place or install, SDS to enforce school zone speed limits for violations in excess of 10 miles per hour over the applicable speed limit; and to enforce the posted speed limit at other times during the entirety of the school session.

Sec. 316.008(9), Florida Statutes, authorizes municipalities to enact an ordinance regarding the placement or installation of SDS. In accordance with the statute, on April 3, 2024, the City Commission will consider the second reading of such an ordinance governing the deployment of SDS within the City.

Therefore, the City of Miami Beach is requesting proposals from qualified Bidders for a school zone SDS program in accordance with Sec. 316.008(9), Florida Statutes.

The City of Miami Beach is requesting proposals from qualified Bidders for a school zone SDS program in accordance with Sec. 316.008(9), Florida Statutes. The Bidder shall provide and install all equipment and monitor the camera system for violations. The equipment and monitoring will be provided at no cost to the City with a revenue sharing agreement for collections. The Bidder must implement school zone speed detection systems in accordance with Florida State Statute 316.0776, 316.008(9), and all applicable other laws, ordinances, and administrative orders.

The draft RFP is attached. Proposals received will be evaluated in accordance with the criteria established in the draft RFP. 

Based on the 2022 City of Miami Beach Community Satisfaction Survey, 81% of residents are concerned with pedestrian safety when crossing the street. Further, residents show 48% satisfaction with the level of safety with public local schools. This RFP looks to directly address both points by augmenting pedestrian safety near school zones.

N/A. The RFP is expected to be revenue generating.

It is recommended that the Mayor and Commission of the City of Miami Beach, Florida, authorize the issuance of RFP 2024-274-DF for speed detection camera system for school zones.

LOBBYIST DISCLOSURE

In accordance with Resolution No. 2023-32857, adopted by the City Commission on December 13, 2023, the following information has been provided by the Administration:

1. Was the Agenda Item initially requested by a lobbyist which, as defined in Code Sec. 2-481, includes a principal engaged in lobbying? No.

2. If so, specify name of lobbyist(s) and principal(s): Not applicable.