LEGISLATIVE ACTION ITEM
SPONSOR: D.C. Reeves, Mayor
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PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO. 20-23 - CREATING SECTION 8-1-23 OF THE CODE, PROHIBITING THE OBSTRUCTION OF PUBLIC SIDEWALKS
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RECOMMENDATION:
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That City Council adopt Proposed Ordinance No. 20-23 on second reading.
AN ORDINANCE CREATING SECTION 8-1-23 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF PENSACOLA, FLORIDA, PROHIBITING THE OBSTRUCTION OF PUBLIC SIDEWALKS; PROVIDING FOR PENALTY; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; REPEALING CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
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HEARING REQUIRED: No Hearing Required
SUMMARY:
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) stipulates guidelines for safe pedestrian passage for all members of the public. Sidewalks that are obstructed create a danger to the health and safety of the public and prevent the safe use of public sidewalks for their intended and proper use, as well as prevent accessibility of movement.
The attached proposed ordinance codifies a specified prohibition on the obstruction of sidewalks in the City of Pensacola, and establishes a means to comply with an offense via responding to a verbal warning.
PRIOR ACTION:
September 14, 2023 - City Council voted to approve Proposed Ordinance No. 20-23 on first reading.
FUNDING:
N/A
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
None.
LEGAL REVIEW ONLY BY CITY ATTORNEY: Yes
8/21/2023
STAFF CONTACT:
Kerrith Fiddler, City Administrator
David Forte, Deputy City Administrator
Jonathan Bilby, Building Official, ADA Coordinator
ATTACHMENTS:
1) Proposed Ordinance No. 20-23
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