Broken Arrow City Council
Meeting of: 01-19-2016
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Office of the City Attorney
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Consideration, discussion and possible preview of an ordinance amending the Broken Arrow Code of Ordinances by amending Chapter 7, Business Regulations and Licenses, Article IV, Private Detectives, Patrolmen and Guards, Sections 17-61 through 17-70 Repealed, and Sections 17-71 through 17-74 Reserved, specifically to include regulation of Pedicabs; repealing all ordinances to the contrary; and declaring an emergency
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Background:
As the City continues to create a sense of place in the Rose District, it is crucial to ensure that the pedestrian friendliness of the District is maintained. With the creation of the Rose District Residential Area, there is an opportunity to build upon the unique sense of place. The premise is to create something unique and special that is not available anywhere in the region. Pedi-cabs will add to that differentiation. Allowing pedicabs in the Rose District will create a more casual atmosphere. It will also have an added benefit of slowing automobile traffic to match the speed of these vehicles and hopefully encourage residents to patronize the Rose District out of convenience and novelty. The Mayor has indicated that it would be beneficial for the City to adopt ordinances that would allow pedicabs to operate in the Rose District. Thus, upon the Mayor’s request the Legal Department has created Ordinance Sections 17-61 through 17-73 of Chapter 7, to include the regulation of pedicabs.
Cost: $0
Prepared By: Beth Anne Wilkening, City Attorney
Reviewed By: Police Department
Acting Assistant City Manager
Approved By: Michael L. Spurgeon, City Manager
Attachments: Preview Ordinance
Recommendation:
Preview Ordinance and set for adoption