Special Committee on Ways & Means July 7th 2026

The Providence City Council Special Committee on Ways & Means met on July 7, 2026, to discuss several procurement and budget-related items. The committee approved a contract award to Vera Mobility for a new five-year photo enforcement system, including red light, school zone speed, and pilot sound cameras. The contract includes performance standards with penalties and is funded through ticket revenue, with an estimated annual cost of approximately $3.75 million based on projected ticket volumes. The vendor will lease camera systems to the city and provide enhanced transparency and data access. Additionally, the committee reviewed a $1.5 million design phase for North Main Street infrastructure improvements funded by STEP US funds, focusing on pedestrian, bicycle, transit, and roadway safety enhancements. The council also approved a resolution abating real and tangible property taxes for certain nonprofit properties, with plans for future policy discussions on nonprofit taxation. Motions to approve all items passed unanimously, and the meeting was adjourned.