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REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM <br />Agenda Date Requested: 3-14-11 <br />Requested By: Kenith Adcox <br />Department: P014ce <br />Report: Resolution: Ordinance: X <br />Exhibits: Ordinance — Amending Chapter 70 "Traffic & <br />Vehicles" of the Code of Ordinances, Adding New <br />Article IX "Regulation of Golf Carts" <br />Budget <br />Source of Funds: <br />Account Number: <br />Amount Budgeted: <br />Amount Requested: <br />Budgeted Item: YES NO <br />SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION <br />On January 24, 2011, the Police Department received direction from City Council to draft an <br />ordinance that, if subsequently approved by Council, would allow for the use of golf carts within <br />the City of La Porte, under certain conditions. It was recommended that a committee be formed, <br />consisting of both citizens and staff members, to make recommendations to City Council relating <br />to the regulation of golf carts within the City of La Porte. <br />Per Council direction, a committee was formed and a draft Ordinance was prepared. The draft <br />was reviewed during City Council meeting workshop session on February 28, 2011. Council <br />provided staff with recommended changes to Section 70-307, Exceptions, which have been <br />incorporated into the Ordinance. The ordinance is now being sent to City Council for action and <br />approval. <br />Action Required by Council: <br />Approve Ordinance amending Chapter 70, "Traffic and Vehicles", of the Code of Ordinances, Article IX <br />"Regulation of Golf Carts". <br />Ron Bottoms, City Manager <br />c� /-7 o <br />Date <br />