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Item # 12.

Work Session and Regular Meeting

Meeting Date:	03/26/2019
Department:	Public Works

AGENDA CAPTION:

Present, Discuss and Consider Action on an Ordinance Amending Chapter 2 - Administration of the Code of Ordinances to Allow for the Sale of Unclaimed Impounded Personal Transport Vehicles, and Amending Chapter 70 - Streets, Sidewalks and Other Public Places of the Code of Ordinances by Adding Article VII, Division 2. Personal Transport Vehicles to Regulate Bikesharing and Scootersharing Companies in the Public Right-of-Way and on Town Property.

BACKGROUND:

In previous Work Sessions, the City Council has discussed potential regulations for bikesharing and scootersharing companies operating in the Right-of-Way and on Town properties such as parks and trails. During the Work Session on March 12, 2019, staff presented a draft ordinance amendment and permit agreement for Council's review. Staff has adjusted the documents based on Council's input and is presenting the proposed ordinance for adoption. Staff will also present the findings of additional research requested by the Council during their most recent Work Session.

The proposed ordinance amendment would group bicycles, scooters, and similar vehicles under a new term called "Personal Transport Vehicles" (PTVs). Any company offering PTVs for rental in the Public Right-of-Way or other Town property would be required to obtain a permit agreement from the Town. The Permit would require the PTV sharing companies to agree to a number of requirements regarding the maintenance and upkeep of PTVS, the placement and parking of PTVs, and well as other operational requirements detailed in the attached permit agreement. Additionally, the ordinance amends the Chapter 2 - Administration of the Code of Ordinances to allow the Town to sell unclaimed impounded PTVs after 15 days.

The proposed regulations would be a pilot program with all permit agreements with PTV sharing companies will expire on December 31, 2019. Staff will schedule a Work Session with the City Council this Fall to determine if PTV sharing companies should continue to be permitted in the future or if additional regulations are required.

RECOMMENDATION:

Administration recommends approval.

Attachments
Ordinance - Personal Transport Vehicles
Draft Personal Transport Vehicle Share Permit Agreement