HomeMy WebLinkAbout2023-R-3 Resolution Regulating the Storage or Parking of Shared Mobility Devices in City Parks RESOLUTION NO. 2023-R- -3
BEFORE THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY
FOR THE CITY OF JEFFERSONVILLE, INDIANA
A RESOLUTION REGULATING THE STORAGE OR PARKING
OF SHARED MOBILITY DEVICES IN CITY PARKS
WHEREAS, the Common Council for the City of Jeffersonville ("Council") adopted
Ordinance No. 2021-OR-12 (as amended) entitled, "An Ordinance Regulating Parking of Shared
Mobility Devices"; and
WHEREAS, Section 2 of Ordinance No. 2021-OR-12 regulates the parking of a Shared
Mobility Device that is not in use; and
WHEREAS, among other things, Section of 2 of Ordinance No. 2021-OR-12 authorizes
the Jeffersonville Board of Public Works and Safety ("BPW") to regulate the locations where
Shared Mobility Devices are to be stored or parked; and
WHEREAS,the BPW has determined that it is necessary to regulate the parking or storage
of Shared Mobility Devices in city parks when such devices are not in use and abandoned by its
user; and
WHEREAS,the BPW believes such regulation is necessary to protect the general welfare,
health and safety of its citizens; and
WHEREAS, the failure to regulate the parking or storage of Shared Mobility Devices in
city parks when such devices are not in use and abandoned by its user impedes pedestrian traffic
creating risk of physical harm or danger; and
WHEREAS, the parking or storage of Shared Mobility Devices in city parks that impedes
pedestrian traffic presents significant challenges for other sidewalk and park users, particularly
older adults or persons with disabilities; and
WHEREAS, the parking or storage of Shared Mobility Devices in city parks further
impedes the use and enjoyment of recreational opportunity afforded by the park; and
NOW THEREFORE, LET IT BE RESOLVED by the Jeffersonville Board of Public
Works and Safety that it shall be prohibited from anyone to park, leave standing, leave unattended
and abandoned a Shared Mobility Device on any sidewalk, or public right-of-way in any park
under the jurisdiction of the City of Jeffersonville without a permit, agreement, or other written
authorization issued by the BPW; and
IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED by the Jeffersonville Board of Public Works and Safety
that any Shared Mobility Device that remains parked left standing or left unattended and
abandoned in violation of the aforementioned terms shall constitute a public nuisance subject to
removal and impoundment set forth in Section 3 of Ordinance No. 2021-12 (as amended); and
IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED by the Jeffersonville Board of Public Works and Safety
that the operator of any Shared Mobility System shall be responsible for advising its user of the
requirements for parking or storing a Shared Mobility Device necessary to comply with the
aforementioned terms; and
IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED by the Jeffersonville Board of Public Works and Safety
that the operator of any Shared Mobility System shall be responsible for violations by their
respective user of the aforementioned terms.
SO RESOLVED on this day of June, 2023.
Mayor Mike , oore, President
Board of Public Works and Safety
City of Jeffersonville, Indiana
Attest:
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Lisa Gill, lerk
City of Jeffersonville, Indiana