NUMB:
971444
VERS:
SUBSTITUTE 1
REF:
XXBY:
THE CHAIR
TITL:
A substitute ordinance relating to the public use of city-installed bicycle lockers.
SECS:
81-10.5 cr
101-33.5 cr
115-32.5-2-a rn
115-32.5-2-a cr
115-32.5-2-b rn
115-32.5-2-b am
115-32.5-2-c rn
115-32.5-2-d rn
115-32.5-2-e rn
115-32.5-2-f rn
115-32.5-3 am
ANLS:
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This ordinance authorizes the department of public works to administer a program for the use of bicycle storage lockers installed by the city in city-owned off-street parking lots, public right-of-way or city buildings, on city grounds or on other property owned by Milwaukee county, the state of Wisconsin or the United States of America. The department is specifically authorized to control and regulate the use of such lockers and to collect bicycle locker permit fees. The permit fee for the use of a city-installed bicycle locker shall be $25 for the period from April 1 through October 31 or $40 for an entire calendar year. A refundable $25 key deposit shall also be required.
This ordinance also adds bicycle storage lockers to the list of bicycle parking facilities for which, prior to placement of such facilities on public ways, permits must be obtained from the department of public works. No such permit shall be required when installation is performed by the department.
BODY:
The Mayor and Common Council of the City of Milwaukee do ordain as follows:
Part 1. Section 81-10.5 of the code is created to read:
81-10.5. Bicycle Locker Fees. 1. The permit fee for the use of a city-installed bicycle locker for the period April 1 through October 31 shall be $25.
2. The permit fee for the use of a city-installed bicycle locker for the calendar year shall be $40.
3. A key deposit of $25 shall be paid prior to issuance of a key for a bicycle locker. This deposit shall be returned to the locker user upon receipt of the key by the city before the end of the permit period. (See s. 101-33.5.)
Part 2. Section 101-33.5 of the code is created to read:
101-33.5. City-Owned Bicycle Lockers. 1. PERMIT AND USE REGULATIONS. The commissioner of public works is authorized and directed to develop, implement and administer a program for the permitted use of bicycle lockers installed by the city in city-owned off-street parking lots, public right-of-way or city buildings, on other city grounds or on property owned by Milwaukee county, the state of Wisconsin or the United States of America. No bicycle lockers shall be installed on property that is not owned by the city unless the common council approves an agreement between the city and the property owner that specifies the terms and conditions of installation, maintenance, repair, relocation or removal of such lockers. The commissioner is further authorized and directed to control and regulate the use of city-installed bicycle lockers and to erect and maintain appropriate signs indicating the limitations or restrictions on use of such lockers. The police department is authorized and directed to provide enforcement of bicycle locker regulations.
2. FEES. The commissioner of public works shall collect permit fees for the use of city-installed bicycle lockers. See ch. 81 for the required fees.
Part 3. Section 115-32.5-2-a to f of the code is renumbered 115-32.5-2-b to g.
Part 4. Section 115-32.5-2-a of the code is created to read:
115-32.5. Bicycle Parking Facilities; Permits.
2. DEFINITIONS. a. A "bicycle locker" shall mean a lockable, enclosed storage compartment designed for the storage of a bicycle and bicycle-related gear.
Part 5. Section 115-32.5-2-b of the code is amended to read:
b. A "bicycle parking facility" shall mean a bicycle rack, a bicycle parking stand or holder, >>a bicycle locker,<< a hitching post or a bicycle ring.
Part 6. Section 115-32.5-3 of the code is amended to read:
3. PERMIT REQUIRED. It shall be unlawful for any person to install a bicycle parking facility in the public way without first having secured a permit. >>No permit shall be required for installation of a bicycle parking facility by the department of public works.<<
LRB:
APPROVED AS TO FORM
____________________________
Legislative Reference Bureau
Date: _____________________
CATT:
IT IS OUR OPINION THAT THE ORDINANCE
IS LEGAL AND ENFORCEABLE
___________________________________
Office of the City Attorney
Date: _____________________
ZDPT:
Department of Public Works
DFTR:
LRB97069.2
JDO
1/7/98
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