Metal detectors coming to Camping World Stadium

ORLANDO, Fla. (FOX 35 ORLANDO) - The City of Orlando is voting Monday on approving 90 new metal detectors for Camping World Stadium.

The city will spend $317,000 from their enterprise funds to buy them, it's cash that comes from things like ticket sales, instead of taxpayer dollars. The city's venues director, Allen Johnson, said it's a good idea.

“We've never had metal detectors at the stadium, we've had hand-held wands. Metal detectors are a more efficient and effective way to get people through,” Johnson said.

In the past, when they've needed metal detectors, they've had to rent them.

“What we're doing is taking the money we used to rent them, and now buying them and we'll charge the promoters back for them. It's actually a win-win,” Johnson said.

City staff says the metal detectors will save about $76,000 every year in staffing costs. They'll also make the stadium more attractive to promoters, who often require increased security screenings at their events.

If the city approves the move, staff says the new metal detectors will be delivered in the next couple of months.