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COMMISSION AGEN])A
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April 10. 2000
Meeting
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Authorization
REQUEST: Police Department requesting the Commission to give approval to
purchase a Kustom Signals, Speed Monitoring Awarem:8s Radar Trailer, known as
a SMART Radar Trailer.
PURPOSE: To inform and seek the consent of the Commission to purchase a SMART
Radar trailer.
CONSIDERATIONS: The traffic volume within the City is continuing to grow
very rapidly. With an increase of vehicles we have also experienced an increase in speed
related traffic crashes, and speed-related violations. The Police Department receives
complaints daily concerning speeding violations all over the city. The most prevalent
request received by the department is to utilize radar enforcement. The SMART Radar
Unit can be utilized as both a traffic calming device that alerts people they are speeding
and an information gathering device that can be used to more effectively assign
resources. One of the best ways to gain driver safety and compliance to traffic violations
is driver awareness. By using the SMART trailer it can be placed on any roadway
unattended or attended where it will display the posted speed and vehicle speed.
The trailer is a self-contained unit that houses an onboard computer and is powered by
battery and solar energy. The unit is equipped with an alarm that will allow us to leave it
running for extended periods of time. It can conduct traffic counts, speed counts, and
complete traffic surveys for areas of concern. Both Public Works and the Police
Department can benefit from this service through the data compiled. This information
will assist us in future planning and the data collected will identify specific times and
locations where we can more efficiently assign enforcement resources to ease problem
areas.
In jurisdictions that are currently using the SMART Radar there has been significant
decreases in speed related crashes and traffic violations. They have been successful for
community awareness by allowing anyone to monitor traffic in their neighborhoods, and
or
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enforcement by issuing warnings or citations to drivers that continually violate traffic
regulations.
FUNDING: Existing funds from Public Works Transportation Impact Fees currently
reflects a balance of $528,410.00.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve the purchase ofthe SMART RADAR Trailer
from Kustom Signals for $15,055.00
IMPLEMENTATION SCHEDULE:
Immediately upon approval by Commission.
ATTACHMENTS: KUSTOM Signals, Inc. Quote for S:tv1ART Trailer.
COMMISSION ACTION:
Bl/Mar/ZBBS 85:11 PDT FROM:
19131921783 TO: CAPT TllLLESO.1i
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KUSTOM SIGNALS, INC
A SUBSIOlARY Of' PU8Ue $AFETY EQUIPrn:m. INC
9325 Pflumm, L......e"" KS ti821lS-3347
913-492-1400 Fax 913492.17G3
sales@ku.lon1.iqnaJs.com WWW.kuslom_ignal..<:om
Quotation
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Date 313112000
To... CAPT TOLLESON
WINTER SPRINGS POLICE DEPT
300 N MOSS RO
WINTER SPGS FL 32708-2798
Quote # 35lN999791209
Terms Net 30
This Quote Expires on 06/29/2000
Phone
Fax 407..:327~S52
Item Qty Product Description Unit Price SubTotal
1 1 SMART BASE W/1S" VIOLATER AlERT DISPLAY AND SOLAR PANEL (MODEL 1) 9,645.00 $9,645.00
2 1 FURNITURE VAN FREIGHT 795.00 $795.00
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3 1 AXLE LOCK FOR SMART SYSTEM 85.00 $85.00
4 1 SPEED SIGN RACK FOR SMART SYSTEM 90.00 $90.00
5 1 TAMPER ALARM FOR SMART SYSTEM 225.00 $225.00
6 1 ALUMINUM WHEELS FOR SMART SYSTEM 225.00 $225.00
7 1 TRAFFIC STATISTICS COMPUTER FOR SMART SYSTEM 3,000.00 $3,000.00
8 1 CUSTOM STRIPING 340.00 $340.00
9 1 CANVAS COVER 250.00 $250.00
10 1 FALCON RADAR UPGRADE 400.00 $400.00
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Total
15,055.00
Signature
Title
Inside Sales Representative
BRIAN HIll bhill@kustomsignals.com
9325 Pflumm
lenexa, KS 66215-3347
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