Councilmember Mills to Host Hearing on Car Sharing Services
WHEN:Wednesday, September 17, 2014, 5pm
WHERE:City Council Chambers
Columbus City Hall
90 West Broad Street
Columbus, OH 43215
WHAT:Columbus City Councilmember
Michelle M. Mills, chair of the Environment Committee, will hold a public hearing to discuss proposed legislation that would allow the operation of car-sharing services in the city of Columbus. This ordinance would amend Title 21 of the Columbus City Codes to establish regulations for car-sharing services.
With passage of Ordinance 2105-2013 on September 23, 2013, Columbus City Council approved a one-year pilot program for car-sharing services. The pilot was recommended by the Columbus Transportation and Pedestrian Commission and received support from many civic associations, business associations and area commissions in the pilot area. The Department of Public Service has monitored the performance of the pilot and recommends that the Columbus City Codes be amended to allow the director of Public Service to promulgate rules and regulations and administer annual permits to allow the operation of car-sharing services.
Public testimony will be accepted. General rules of speaking before Council apply. Anyone wishing to address City Council on this matter must fill out a speaker slip before 5:30pm on the day of the hearing. The meeting will broadcast live on CTV, Columbus’ cable access channel 3, or 96.1 on digital cable.
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