Title
Ordinance No. 15-49 creating a new Part 12 (Pedal-Cab Services) of Article 3 (Sales of Good and Services) of Chapter 2 (Business Licensing, Liquor Regulations and Taxation) and providing penalties for the violation thereof.
Body
From:
Council President Pro Tem Jill Gaebler
Summary:
Currently, the City of Colorado Springs has no regulatory provisions for the operation of pedal-cabs within the City. To facilitate the orderly operation of such businesses, this ordinance implements a business license for pedal-cab businesses and operators.
Previous Council Action:
N/A
Background:
The ordinance mirrors the business licensing ordinances adopted recently by City Council that updated and simplified the business licensing process, eliminated outdated licenses, and increased consistency between licenses.
The item is associated with another ordinance being introduced that relates to the fee amounts for each license associated with pedal-cab businesses.
Financial Implications:
N/A
Board/Commission Recommendation:
N/A
Stakeholder Process:
Council President Pro Tem Gaebler gathered input from various parties, including City staff, business owners, and downtown stakeholders, to develop the ordinance.
Alternatives:
City Council could decide not to adopt the ordinance, which would eliminate the opportunity for pedal-cab business owners and pedal-cab operators to be licenses to conduct their business within the City.
Recommended Action
Proposed Motion:
Adopt the ordinance as presented.
Ordinance Language
An ordinance creating a new Part 12 (Pedal-Cab Services) of Article 3 (Sales of Good and Services) of Chapter 2 (Business Licensing, Liquor Regulations and Taxation) and providing penalties for the violation thereof.