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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Item Cover PageAGENDA ITEM COVER PAGE File ID: #6591 Resolution Sponsored by: Commissioner Ken Russell A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, EXTENDING THE MOTORIZED SCOOTER PILOT PERMIT PROGRAM FOR AN ADDITIONAL FOUR (4) MONTHS FROM APPROXIMATELY JANUARY 1, 2020 TO MAY 1, 2020; FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO DEVELOP A COMPETITIVE SOLICITATION FOR A PERMANENT MOTORIZED SCOOTER PROGRAM, SUBJECT TO REVIEW AND APPROVAL BY THE CITY COMMISSION PRIOR TO ISSUANCE, TO BE CONSIDERED FOR AWARD AT OR ABOUT THE CONCLUSION OF SAID EXTENSION. City of Miami Legislation Resolution City Hall 3500 Pan American Drive Miami, FL 33133 www.miamigov.com File Number: 6591 Final Action Date:10/10/2019 A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, EXTENDING THE MOTORIZED SCOOTER PILOT PERMIT PROGRAM FOR AN ADDITIONAL FOUR (4) MONTHS FROM APPROXIMATELY JANUARY 1, 2020 TO MAY 1, 2020; FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO DEVELOP A COMPETITIVE SOLICITATION FOR A PERMANENT MOTORIZED SCOOTER PROGRAM, SUBJECT TO REVIEW AND APPROVAL BY THE CITY COMMISSION PRIOR TO ISSUANCE, TO BE CONSIDERED FOR AWARD AT OR ABOUT THE CONCLUSION OF SAID EXTENSION. WHEREAS, pursuant to Ordinance No. 13795, adopted on October 11, 2018, the City Commission established a Motorized Scooter Pilot Permit Program ("Pilot Program") within City Commission District 2 for a period of six (6) months; and WHEREAS, The City Commission by passage of Ordinance No.13862, adopted on September 26, 2019, extended the Pilot Program by two (2) months from November 1, 2019 to January 1, 2020; and WHEREAS, several vendors are currently participating in the Pilot Program and the additional four (4) months will allow the City Administration to gather additional data in order to develop a Request for Proposals ("RFP"), or a similar competitively procured solicitation procurement document such as a Request for Qualifications ("RFQ") as decided by the City Administration, for a more permanent Motorized Scooter Program; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 2-33(c)(9) of the Code of the City of Miami, Florida ("City Code"), the City Commission may create legislative pilot programs within the City for a limited period of time not to exceed one (1) year, and may be extended or renewed by the City Commission , for a one (1) year period, with the total period of time for a pilot program not exceeding two (2) years ; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 8-19 of the City Code, any further extension of this Pilot Program may be approved by Resolution, subject to Pilot Program limitations set forth in Section 2-33(c)(9) of the City Code; and WHEREAS, in order to enhance the quality of life for City of Miami's ("City") residents and for their public health, safety, and general welfare, it is in the City's best interest to extend the Pilot Program for an additional four (4) months and , additionally, authorize the City Manager to issue an appropriate competitive solicitation, for review and approval by the City Commission prior to issuance, for a more permanent Motorized Scooter Program; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA: Section 1. The recitals and findings contained in the Preamble to this Ordinance are adopted by reference and incorporated as if fully set forth in this Section. Section 2. The City Commission hereby extends the Motorized Scooter Pilot Permit Program for an additional four (4) months, from approximately January 1, 2020 to May 1, 2020. Section 3. The City Manager is authorized' to develop a competitive solicitation for a permanent Motorized Scooter Program, subject to review and approval by the City Commission prior to issuance, to be considered for award at or about the conclusion of said extension. Section 4. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption and signature of the Mayor.2 APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS: ndez, City Attor ey ) 10/1/2019 The herein authorization is further subject to compliance with all requirements that may be imposed by the City Attorney, including but not limited to, those prescribed by applicable City Charter and City Code provisions. 2 If the Mayor does not sign this Resolution, it shall become effective at the end of ten (10) calendar days from the date it was passed and adopted. If the Mayor vetoes this Resolution, it shall become effective immediately upon override of the veto by the City Commission.