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Pedicab Ordinance Orange County Convention Center August 23, 2016
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Presentation Outline Background Current OCCC Permit Process Why we need an Ordinance Best Practices Research Key Ordinance Provisions Next Steps
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Presentation Outline Background Current OCCC Permit Process Why we need an Ordinance Best Practices Research Key Ordinance Provisions Next Steps
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Background OCCC established permit process (2009) – Provide standards for pedicab operation – On Convention Center property – Improve guest experience
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Background I-Drive Area Stakeholder Concerns – Operational – Safety Internal/External Stakeholder Discussions County Attorney’s Office Convention Center OC Sheriff’s Office Public Works Code Enforcement Planning I-Drive Business Improvement District I-Drive Resort Area Chamber of Commerce ETC of Central Florida Plaza International
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Presentation Outline Background Current OCCC Permit Process Why we need an Ordinance Best Practice Research Key Ordinance Provisions Next Steps
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Current OCCC Permit Process $50 Permit Application Fee Permit Requirements – Background Check completed by OCSO – Proof of Insurance Policy Property/Personal protection minimums Each pedicab and driver listed on policy – Proof of Business Tax Receipt
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Current OCCC Permit Process Inspection of Vehicles – Working headlight and taillights – Operable bell or horn – Test brakes and tires Operating Procedures – Drivers must wear ID badge – Operate from designated areas – Solicitation of fare is strictly prohibited
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Presentation Outline Background Current OCCC Permit Process Why we need an Ordinance Best Practices Research Key Ordinance Provisions Next Steps
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Why We Need an Ordinance Current Standards – OCCC
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Why We Need an Ordinance Does not address all safety concerns Safety Concerns
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Why We Need an Ordinance 2 Person Unit 4 Person Unit OvercrowdingOvercrowding
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Why We Need an Ordinance Heavy Pedestrian Traffic High Volume Roadways EnforcementEnforcement
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Presentation Outline Background Current OCCC Process Why we need an Ordinance Best Practices Research Key Ordinance Provisions Outstanding Issues
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Best Practices Research Ordinance Prohibiting Pedicabs Las Vegas, NV Miami Beach, FL Orlando, FL Gainesville, FL Austin, TX Denver, CO Oklahoma City, OK Minneapolis, MN San Diego, CA Tampa, FL Clearwater, FL Boston, MA Indianapolis, IN Kansas City, MS New York City, NY Washington, DC
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Best Practices Research Define Pedicab-friendly streets Use of Pedicabs on sidewalks Passenger Capacity Maximum Pedicab Sizes Use of Driver Assist Driver background and Uniformity
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Presentation Outline Background Current OCCC Permit Process Why we need an Ordinance Best Practices Research Key Ordinance Provisions Next Steps
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Key Ordinance Provisions Definitions Vehicle Regulations Driver Regulations Enforcement
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Key Ordinance Provisions Defines a Pedicab A non-motorized vehicle for hire Prohibits use of driver assist Defines “Program Administrator” I-Drive Business Improvement District Sets district boundaries DefinitionsDefinitions
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Key Ordinance Provisions Permit must be visible Requires liability insurance policy Requires all fares be displayed Must meet size & body type restrictions Must have all required safety equipment Company name must be displayed Vehicle Regulations
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Key Ordinance Provisions Must be 21 years of age or older Requires a valid FL driver’s license Consent to background check Affidavit stating any convictions Federal and National Database Search Must adhere to driver code of conduct Required safety and dress requirements Driver Regulations
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Key Ordinance Provisions Enforcing Agencies Orange County Sheriff’s Office Orange County Code Enforcement Program Administrator Notice of Violation Description of Violation Right to hearing within 60 days May result of suspension of permit EnforcementEnforcement
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Presentation Outline Background Current OCCC Permit Process Why we need an Ordinance Best Practices Research Key Ordinance Provisions Next Steps
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Next Steps Administrative Considerations – Permit Fee – Application & hearing process Pedicab Owner/Operator Outreach Draft Ordinance Review BCC Public Hearing
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Pedicab Ordinance Orange County Convention Center August 23, 2016
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