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	BOCC AGENDA ITEM

Item Title:	Set Public Hearing on Ordinance Restricting the Operation of Electric Bicycles
Date:	7/13/2020
Department:	County Attorney

Background:
The Florida Legislature amended Sections 316.008 and 316.20655, Florida Statutes which provides for local governments to regulate electric bicycles on sidewalks and to prohibit the operation of electric bicycles on multi-use paths and trail networks. The Friends of Amelia Island Trail, Inc. have petitioned the Board of County Commissioners to address electric bicycles on sidewalks and trails and indicated that the utilization of electric bicycles on sidewalks and trails create safety problems for users of the sidewalks and trails. (Staff recommends August 24, 2020)
Request:
Set a Public Hearing to consider an Ordinance of the Board of County Commissioners of Nassau County, Florida, restricting the operation of electric bicycles on sidewalks, multi-use paths and trail networks; providing an effective date.(Staff recommends August 24, 2020)
Financial/Economic Impact to Future Years Budgeting Process or Effect on Citizens:
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Action Requested and Recommendation:
Set Public Hearing on Ordinance Restricting the Operation of Electric Bicycles
Is this action consistent with the Nassau County Comprehensive Land Use Plan?
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