LTC 278-2011 Resolution of the Town Council M IAMI BEACH'
OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
NO. LTC ; 278-2011 LETTER TO COMMISSION
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TO: Mayor Matti Herrera Bower and Members of the ity Commission
FROM: Jorge M. Gonzalez, City Manager.
DATE: November 7, 2011
SUBJECT: Resolution of the Town Council of the Town of Cutler Bay Regarding
Red Light Safety Technology
Attached please find Resolution 11 -65 from the Town of Cutler - Bay urging insurance
companies to provide lower premiums to residents of jurisdictions proving for automated red
light safety technology.
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C::, Duncan Ballantyne, Assistant City Manager, Hilda Fernandez, Assistant City Manager,
Jorge Gomez, Assistant City Manager, and Dolores Mejia, Special Projects
Administrator.
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RESOLUTION 11 -65
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND TOWN COUNCIL >>
OF THE TOWN. OF CUTLER BAY, FLORIDA, URGING
INSURANCE COMPANIES TO PROVIDE LOWER
PREMIUMS TO RESIDENTS OF JURISDICTIONS
PROVIDING FOR AUTOMATED RED LIGHT SAFETY
TECHNOLOGY; PROVIDING FOR TRANSMITTAL; AND
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, like many other municipalities and counties throughout the State `of Florida,
the Town of Cutler Bay believes automated red light safety technology is an effective tool for
creating safer roads and. reducing the number of vehicular collisions, fatalities and injuries,
thereby lowering the number of insurance claims; and
WHEREAS, a 2011 study conducted by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety
concluded that automated red light safety technology saved 159 lives from 2004 to 2008 in 14 of
the largest metropolitan areas in the nation; and
WHEREAS, based on the study conducted by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety
and other statistical data, the ,Town Council urges insurance providers within the State of Florida
to offer a reduced rate to consumers residing in jurisdictions that utilize automated red light
safety technology; and
WHEREAS, the Town Council finds that this Resolution is in the best interest and
welfare of the residents of the Town.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE. IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND TOWN
COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF CUTLER BAY, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Recitals. The above recitals are true and correct and are incorporated
herein by this reference.
Section 2: Insurance Providers Urged. The Town - Council hereby urges insurance
providers within the State of Florida to offer a reduced rate to consumers residing in jurisdictions
that utilize automated red light safety technology.
Section 3. Transmittal. The Town Clerk is hereby authorized to transmit this '
Resolution to the Governor, the Florida Office of- Insurance Regulation, the Florida League of
Cities, Miami -Dade County League of Cities, insurance. providers throughout the State of
Florida, .and municipalities and counties implementing or contemplating the implementation of
automated red light safety technology.
Section 4. Effective Date. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon
adoption.
PASSED and ADOPTED this 21" day of September�_201
El M OUGALL, Mayor
Attest:
INCORPORATED
ESTHER CO • LSONL ' 2005
Town Clerk
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APPROVED AS TO FORM AND
.LEGAL SUFFICIENCY FOR THE
SOLE USE OF THE TOWN OF CUTLER BAY:
WEISS SEROTA HELFMAN PASTORIZA
COLE & BONISKE, P.L.
Town Attorney
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Moved By: Vice.Mayor Sochin
Seconded By: Councilmember Loyzelle '
FINAL VOTE AT ADOPTION:
Mayor Edward P. MacDougall Yes
Vice Mayor Ernest N. Sochin Yes
Councilmember Peggy R. Bell Yes
Councilmember Mary Ann Mixon Yes
Councilmember Sue Ellen Loyzelle Yes " ,