LEGISLATIVE ACTION ITEM
SPONSOR: City Council President Ann Hill
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PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO. 43-22 - AMENDING SECTION 7-9-5 - OPERATION AND PARKING OF A MICROMOBILITY DEVICE
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That City Council approve Proposed Ordinance No. 43-22 on first reading:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 7-9-5 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF PENSACOLA, FLORIDA, OPERATION AND PARKING OF A MICROMOBILITY DEVICE; PROVIDING RESTRICTION OF ADDITIONAL ROADWAY; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; REPEALING CLAUSE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
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HEARING REQUIRED: No Hearing Required
SUMMARY:
As the use of Micromobility Devices (Scooters) continues to be a topic of discussion at various levels and for various reasons, this item seeks to restrict the usage of “scooters” on Palafox Street between Garden St. and Main St.
PRIOR ACTION:
September 19, 2019 - City Council adopted Ordinance No. 17-19 approving the Dockless Shared Micromobility Pilot Program
February 10, 2022 - City Council adopted Ordinance No. 02-22 amending the Dockless Shared Micromobility Pilot Program
May 26, 2022 - Mayor withdrew from consideration Resolution No. 2022-048 extending the Dockless Shared Micromobility Pilot Program through March 1, 2023
June 16, 2022 - City Council extended the pilot program and operating agreement with Bird, Inc. through August 31, 2022
FUNDING:
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FINANCIAL IMPACT:
None
STAFF CONTACT:
Don Kraher, Council Executive
ATTACHMENTS:
1) Proposed Ordinance No. 43-22
PRESENTATION: No