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• Current Cite Council Policy Not applicable. Previous City Council Action(s) September 13, 2005 — City Council approved a five (5) -year agreement with Redflex Traffic Systems, Inc. to provide a Red Light Photo Enforcement Program. Fiscal Impact The equipment used for the Red Light Camera System is on a lease basis from the vendor, Redflex Traffic Systems, Inc. The monthly leasing fee per approach was 55,800 during the duration of the expired contract. The negotiated fee for the new contract is 55,200 monthly per approach, and the number of approaches has been reduced to five (5). It was determined that there was no longer a need for a red light camera at the approach at Lewelling Boulevard /Washington Avenue due to the drastically reduced number of violations since the deployment of the camera, and the lack of fines generated to cover the monthly leasing cost. Budget Authority Red Light Camera General Fund Account - 010 -21 -021 -5610 41 / Tracy Vesely, Finance Di r-ctor CONCLUSION The Red Light Camera Program has proven to be a valuable tool in reducing the number of red light violations and collisions in our community. The City has enjoyed a good working relationship with Redflex Traffic Systems during the initial five year (5) contract period and anticipates a continued successful partnership with them heading into the future. Redflex has an excellent working relationship with the Alameda County courts, and is currently the only red light camera company being used by agencies within the County. As traffic concerns arise in other areas of the City, Redflex will continue to provide the Traffic Division with traffic studies to determine possible additional areas of need. Therefore, it is recommended that the City Council approve the renewal of the contract through December 31, 2018.