Title
FOURTH AMENDMENT TO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH AMERICAN TRAFFIC SOLUTIONS, INC.
COUNCIL STRATEGIC INITIATIVE ADDRESSED:
Council Initiative: Enhance public safety and emergency response
CITY ATTORNEY REVIEW: REQUIRED
SUMMARY STATEMENT:
The City originally contracted with ATS in August 2010 to provide traffic safety cameras in the City of Longview. The City amended its original contract with ATS in December 2011 to provide for the removal of the "Intersection Camera System" (red light cameras) and extend the term of the contract to May 1, 2012. The contract was amended again in March of 2012 to extend the term of the contract to December 31, 2012. Finally, the contract was amended again in April 2013 to extend the term of the contract to December 31, 2016 and replace Schedule 1 of the Agreement.
The Fourth Amendment clarifies disputed language regarding the fee to be paid ATS for the use of the school zone cameras. It also increases the service fee from $5.00 to $7.00 per citation issued over 800 per camera, per month, and provides for a fee of $4.00 for web-based payments. Finally, the Fourth Amendment provides that the contract may be terminated effective December 21, 2016, and if not terminated will be extended to December 31, 2018.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Approve Fourth Amendment to Professional Services Agreement with American Traffic Solutions, Inc.