BUS BENCH ORDINANCE Board of County Commissioners November 5, 2013

Provide update on Bus Bench Ordinance development processProvide update on Bus Bench Ordinance development process Review Stakeholder Outreach effortsReview Stakeholder Outreach efforts Discuss Preliminary Draft Ordinance ProvisionsDiscuss Preliminary Draft Ordinance Provisions Purpose

BackgroundBackground Stakeholder OutreachStakeholder Outreach Preliminary Draft OrdinancePreliminary Draft Ordinance Next StepsNext Steps Presentation Outline

BackgroundBackground Stakeholder OutreachStakeholder Outreach Preliminary Draft OrdinancePreliminary Draft Ordinance Next StepsNext Steps Presentation Outline

LYNX Ridership – 28 million annuallyLYNX Ridership – 28 million annually Orange CountyOrange County –3,300 Bus Stops –750 Shelters Background

Approx Benches in CountyApprox Benches in County State and County RoadwaysState and County Roadways Agreement with Service ClubsAgreement with Service Clubs Background

Executed in July 1999Executed in July 1999 Expires July 2014Expires July 2014 Between County and Service ClubsBetween County and Service Clubs Metropolitan BenchMetropolitan Bench –Installs/Maintains –Sells Advertising Background

Background

ADA Safety Liability Maintenance LYNX Coordination Transparency Background

BCC Direction at April Work SessionBCC Direction at April Work Session –Develop Bus Bench Ordinance –Conduct Stakeholder Outreach prior to drafting Ordinance Background

BackgroundBackground Stakeholder OutreachStakeholder Outreach Preliminary Draft OrdinancePreliminary Draft Ordinance Next StepsNext Steps Presentation Outline

Stakeholder Outreach Interdepartmental Team: County Attorney’s OfficeCounty Attorney’s Office Office of Regional MobilityOffice of Regional Mobility Public WorksPublic Works ZoningZoning Code EnforcementCode Enforcement BuildingBuilding Transportation PlanningTransportation Planning Risk ManagementRisk Management Purchasing and ContractsPurchasing and Contracts Comptroller’s OfficeComptroller’s Office

Stakeholder Outreach External Stakeholders: Non-Profit OrganizationsNon-Profit Organizations Bench ProvidersBench Providers LYNX & I-Ride TrolleyLYNX & I-Ride Trolley FDOTFDOT MunicipalitiesMunicipalities Transit UsersTransit Users Neighborhood RepresentativesNeighborhood Representatives

Stakeholder Outreach MeetingsStakeholder Outreach Meetings –June 25, 2013 –October 24, 2013 Individual Meetings/DiscussionsIndividual Meetings/Discussions Written Comments/FeedbackWritten Comments/Feedback Stakeholder Outreach

Key Do’s: Do comply with ADA Standards Do require permitting Do require trash receptacles and maintenance Do continue supporting Non-Profits Do continue existing program and agreement Stakeholder Outreach

Key Don’ts: Don’t allow benches where there is an existing shelter Don’t allow benches where this is no transit stop Don’t duplicate Florida Statutes Don’t develop an ordinance Don’t “grandfather” in non-compliant benches Stakeholder Outreach

BackgroundBackground Stakeholder OutreachStakeholder Outreach Preliminary Draft OrdinancePreliminary Draft Ordinance Next StepsNext Steps Presentation Outline

Preliminary Draft Ordinance ORDINANCE

Applicable to: Bus BenchesBus Benches Bus SheltersBus Shelters Preliminary Draft Ordinance

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ADA Compliance: Compliance with ADA regulationsCompliance with ADA regulations Clearance for wheelchair accessibilityClearance for wheelchair accessibility Preliminary Draft Ordinance

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Safety: Right-of-Way Permit requiredRight-of-Way Permit required Potential Building Permit required for transit sheltersPotential Building Permit required for transit shelters Placement Standards – clearance, setbacks, site lines, clear zone (Greenbook Standards)Placement Standards – clearance, setbacks, site lines, clear zone (Greenbook Standards) Limit of 2 benches or 2 shelters per stopLimit of 2 benches or 2 shelters per stop Design Standards – bench length, depth, height, and materialsDesign Standards – bench length, depth, height, and materials Preliminary Draft Ordinance

Safety: Anchoring on concrete pad requiredAnchoring on concrete pad required Shelters require illuminationShelters require illumination Shelters require compliance with Florida Building CodeShelters require compliance with Florida Building Code 24-hr corrective action required upon notification by County if danger to life/property24-hr corrective action required upon notification by County if danger to life/property Preliminary Draft Ordinance

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Liability: FDOT and County Indemnification requiredFDOT and County Indemnification required $1M Commercial General Liability Insurance required$1M Commercial General Liability Insurance required –FDOT and County named as additional insured Appropriate Licensing/Business Tax Receipt requiredAppropriate Licensing/Business Tax Receipt required Preliminary Draft Ordinance

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Maintenance: Trash Receptacles and removal requiredTrash Receptacles and removal required Weeding, cleaning, insect control, graffiti removal requiredWeeding, cleaning, insect control, graffiti removal required 3-day notice given prior to County action3-day notice given prior to County action Preliminary Draft Ordinance

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LYNX Coordination: Transit Shelter priority – benches must be removed after placement of transit shelter (30 or 180 days)Transit Shelter priority – benches must be removed after placement of transit shelter (30 or 180 days) Coordination with LYNX to relocate benches to existing transit stopCoordination with LYNX to relocate benches to existing transit stop Preliminary Draft Ordinance

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Transparency: Transit Bench Agreement requiredTransit Bench Agreement required –May address advertising revenue –Shall address Non-Profit benefits –Shall address space for public announcements Minimum 5-year agreement termMinimum 5-year agreement term Preliminary Draft Ordinance

Transparency: Transit Shelter Agreement requiredTransit Shelter Agreement required –Shall address advertising revenue –Shall address space for public announcements Minimum 5-year agreement termMinimum 5-year agreement term Preliminary Draft Ordinance

Transparency: BCC has sole discretion over number of agreements with bench providersBCC has sole discretion over number of agreements with bench providers Inventory required to be submitted annuallyInventory required to be submitted annually Informational logo/decal required with contact information and permit numberInformational logo/decal required with contact information and permit number Advertising size and contentAdvertising size and content Preliminary Draft Ordinance

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BackgroundBackground Stakeholder OutreachStakeholder Outreach Preliminary Draft OrdinancePreliminary Draft Ordinance Next StepsNext Steps Presentation Outline

Next Steps Two Step Process: Step One – OrdinanceStep One – Ordinance Step Two – New AgreementStep Two – New Agreement

Step One – Ordinance: Revised Draft - November 2013Revised Draft - November 2013 Additional Stakeholder FeedbackAdditional Stakeholder Feedback Planning & Zoning CommissionPlanning & Zoning Commission –Work Session - November 21, 2013 –Public Hearing - December 19, 2013 BCC Public Hearing - January 2014BCC Public Hearing - January 2014 Next Steps

Step Two – New Agreement: Consistent with OrdinanceConsistent with Ordinance Future BCC direction necessaryFuture BCC direction necessary

BUS BENCH ORDINANCE Board of County Commissioners November 5, 2013