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County Administrator's Report 13. 4.

BCC Regular Meeting

Technical/Public Service Consent

Meeting Date:	01/21/2016
Issue: Schedule a Public Hearing - Escambia County Electronic Tolling Ordinance
From:	Joy D. Blackmon, P.E.
Department:	Public Works
CAO Approval:

RECOMMENDATION:

Recommendation Concerning the Scheduling of a Public Hearing Regarding an Ordinance Relating to Toll Enforcement for the Bob Sikes Bridge Toll Plaza - Joy D. Blackmon, P.E., Public Works Department Director

That the Board authorize the scheduling of a Public Hearing for February 2, 2016, at 9:01 a.m., for the purpose of receiving comments concerning an Ordinance relating to toll enforcement for the Bob Sikes Bridge Toll Plaza.

BACKGROUND:

Escambia County, working with TransCore, is currently in the process of implementing electronic tolling (ET) at the Bob Sikes Bridge Toll Plaza via SunPass® in cooperation with the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT). The County will utilize SunPass® technology in order to implement ET at the Plaza that is interoperable with the FDOT’s SunPass® technologies and systems.

Pursuant to §316.1001, Florida Statutes, county staff requests the Board of County Commissioners to authorize FDOT to engage in toll enforcement at the Plaza and to issue uniform traffic citations for toll violations on behalf of Escambia County.

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POLICY/REQUIREMENT FOR BOARD ACTION:

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