AGENDA CAPTION:
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Consider approval of Ordinance 2020-28, on the first of two readings, amending Chapter 82, Traffic and Vehicles, of the San Marcos City Code, by adding a new Article 9 that prohibits the placement and use of Motor-Assisted Scooters owned by Commercial Scooter Companies on public property, streets and sidewalks; providing a savings clause; providing for the repeal of any conflicting provisions; providing for penalties; and providing an effective date.
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Meeting date: May 5, 2020
Department: General Services / Legal
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Background Information:
? Texas Transportation Code Chapter 551.352. (b) states: "a county or municipality may prohibit the operation of a motor-assisted scooter on a street, highway, or sidewalk if the governing body of the county or municipality determines that the prohibition is necessary in the interest of safety."
* During the Council work session on April 2, 2019, the City Council (7-0) directed staff to draft an ordinance prohibiting the use of a motor-assisted scooter in the public right-of-way, including sidewalks and streets
* On December ...
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