LEGISLATIVE ACTION ITEM
SPONSOR: Grover C. Robinson, IV, Mayor
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PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO. 06-21 - CREATING SECTION 11-4-104 THROUGH 11-4-109 11-4-110 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF PENSACOLA, RELATED TO COMPLETE STREETS
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RECOMMENDATION:
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That City Council adopt revised Proposed Ordinance No. 06-21 on second reading:
AN ORDINANCE CREATING SECTION 11-4-104 THROUGH SECTION 11-4-109 11-4-110 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF PENSACOLA FLORIDA; CREATING GUIDELINES AND REGULATIONS FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF COMPLETE STREETS; PROVIDING DEFINITIONS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; REPEALING CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
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HEARING REQUIRED: No Hearing Required
SUMMARY:
Safe, convenient, and accessible transportation for all users is a priority of the City of Pensacola. The term ‘Complete Streets’ describes a comprehensive, integrated transportation network with infrastructure and design that allows for safe and convenient travel along and across streets for all users, including pedestrians, persons with disabilities, bicyclists, motorists, users of micromobility devices, movers of commercial goods, users and operators of public transportation, seniors, older persons, children, youth, and families. Complete Streets improve public health and safety by reducing the risk of injuries and fatalities from traffic collisions for users of all transportation modes.
The Mayor’s Office requested that staff prepare an ordinance for Council’s consideration to confirm and strengthen the City’s commitment to Complete Streets principles and practices. Further at the request of the Mayor, based on discussion during first reading, Legal Staff provided an addition section regarding appropriations.
PRIOR ACTION:
February 25, 2021 - City Council voted to approve Proposed Ordinance No. 06-21 on first reading as revised.
On August 9, 2012, City Council adopted Resolution No. 29-12 related to Complete Streets.
FUNDING:
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FINANCIAL IMPACT:
None
CITY ATTORNEY REVIEW: Yes
2/11/2021
STAFF CONTACT:
Keith Wilkins, City Administrator
Kerrith Fiddler, Deputy City Administrator - Community Development
Sherry Morris, Planning Services Director
Mike Ziarnek, Transportation Planner - Complete Streets
ATTACHMENTS:
1) REVISED 2 Proposed Ordinance No. 06-21
2) REVISED 1 Proposed Ordinance No. 06-21
3) Proposed Ordinance No. 06-21
4) Resolution No. 29-12
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