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®CITY OF SOUTH BEND OFFICE OF THE CLERK structure, a backing and a protection in terms of introducing shared mobility services and shared mobility providers. We want to offer some basics,really some broad universal language that helps in terms of how we define the devices, how we provide user regulations and also, how we would set a fee. The fee amounts as proposed by this ordinance is ten thousand ($10,000) and then the language beyond that would say that the adjustments would then be in the jurisdiction of the Board of Public Works. So, there would be only an annual license fee. It is practiced in other locations to include other Cities across the country to have a per device or a per day fee. We are not including that. We're wanting to put in this kind of fee and language so we can be well positioned for this very flexible and rapidly evolving type of technology or industry. So, the fees could then be collected to invest in the areas of safety, education and enforcement. So, some other ordinance items gathered together here is we're also talking about removing inoperable devices in a timely fashion which is the responsibility of the operator. Establishing proper parking etiquette and establishing the non-permitted parking areas. Ensuring accurate distribution of all devices, data sharing and penalties for illegal operation when it comes to operators not going through the proper procedure in order to be established and recognized. So, the non-ordinance items, and what this means is we've had a parallel process that we've been going through as the process of selecting another vendor that could provide these shared mobility services. So, we've been trying to be cognizant of where the ordinance does govern some items, it doesn't govern others and that 's done in an intentional way in order to have some flexibility with the vendor. So, these would fall under the governance of the vendor agreement. So, that's the launch rates,program minimum and maximums,user fees,prohibited areas of use through GEO Fencing, and that's technical terms for being able to sort of electronically set areas where it's a sort of Go or No-Go area for these devices and then the curfew and seasonal operation. So, looking at what's next, we're hoping to have a shared mobility operator this fall. Then a vendor agreement, do some pre-launch operations and then have a launch in the Spring of 2020. I'd be happy to answer any questions that you might have. Committee Chair Jo M. Broden stated, You have items in the ordinance, things that you'll later reserve for a MOU. If my recollection serves me correctly, the ability to pay it forward or for employers to pay in advance, I think that was very beneficial. We know it's been beneficial to our community from a number of different types of feedback that we've gotten. So, I'm hoping that while that wasn't something that was mentioned here, it will continue to be a priority as we craft those MOU's. Mr. Dressel replied, Sure. I agree that it was very helpful when it came to serving the users of our current devices and really we found that a lot users are necessity users and this is a dependable form of transportation. So, the advantage is, as this industry has evolved, we now have these operations that are better in place that we can tap into instead of having to sort of work them into rebuilding a new system. Committee Chair Jo M. Broden stated, I just wanted to personally thank you because you have been so involved with the various groups, bike associations etc. and you've had very open and ongoing communication during the tenure that I've been here. So, I thank you for that. Mr. Dressel replied, Thank you for your support. Committeemember Jake Teshka asked, That ten thousand dollars ($10,000), I'm assuming that's been benchmarked against other communities. EXCELLENCE I ACCOUNTABILITY I INNOVATION I INCLUSION I EMPOWERMENT 455 County-City Building 227 W.Jefferson BvId'l South Bend,Indiana 46601 p 574.235.9221 f 574.235.9173 TTD 574.235.5567 www.southbendin.gov 3