Explanation
This ordinance suspends the application of Section 2151.18(a) and Section 2155.05(a) of the Columbus City Codes, 1959, as applied to car2go in order to allow for the implementation of a twelve (12) month Car-Sharing Pilot Program. Section 2151.18(a) currently does not allow parking of car-sharing vehicles in residential permit parking districts. This pilot program will allow car2go vehicles to legally park in residential permit parking districts approved by the Director of Public Service. In addition, Section 2155.05(a) establishes that meters are to be paid at the time of parking by the person parking. The pilot program will allow the car-sharing company to directly pay the City for car-sharing customers’ parking meter time during this pilot program.
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To suspend application of Section 2151.18(a) and Section 2155.05(a) of the Columbus City Codes, 1959, as applied to car2go; to authorize the Director of Public Service to create and implement the twelve (12) month Car-Sharing Pilot Program; and to authorize the Director of Public Service to promulgate rules and regulations pertaining to the twelve (12) month Car-Sharing Pilot Program.
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WHEREAS, a goal of the city of Columbus is to increase mobility options for its residents; and
WHEREAS, to further the goal of increased mobility options for its residents, the City desires to conduct a twelve (12) month Car-Sharing Pilot Program with car2go, a private enterprise; and
WHEREAS, undertaking a Car-Sharing Pilot Program will enable the City to receive constructive feedback from stakeholders, city staff, and local residents in an effort to increase mobility options; and
WHEREAS, the City and car2go has received initial support from civic associations, business associations and area commissions in the area proposed for the pilot; and
WHEREAS, the City will be fully compensated directly by car2go for lost parking meter revenue and residential parking permits during the twelve (12) month...
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