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Item 4K Presentation Ordinance 735-A, 1st Reading, Amending the Bicycle Helmet Ordinance Item 4K Hello Madam Mayor and Members of the City Council. This presentation will cover Item 4K on your October 20, 2015 City Council agenda. 1 City of Southlake Strategy Map Critical Business Outcomes CBO1 - Continue to implement Southlake 2030 Plan by focusing on short-term initiatives. CBO2 - Become an employer of choice by developing a plan to recruit, develop and retain employees committed to excellence. CBO3 - Develop long-term strategies to address future financial uncertainties and challenges. CBO4 - Improve mobility by proactively completing traffic analysis of key areas. CBO5 -Optimize resources through collaboration and partnerships to reduce costs and add service value. The City of Southlake provides municipal services that support the highest quality of life for our residents, businesses, and visitors. We do this by being an exemplary model of balancing efficiency, fiscal responsibility, transparency, and sustainability. Deliver on Our Focus Areas Performance Management & Service Delivery C1 Achieve the highest standards of safety & security C2 Provide travel convenience within City & region C3 Provide attractive & unique spaces for enjoyment of personal interests C4 Attract & keep top-tier businesses to drive a dynamic & sustainable economic environment C5 Promote opportunities for partnerships & volunteer involvement Serve our Customers Manage the Business B1 Achieve best-in-class status in all City disciplines B2 Collaborate with select partners to implement service solutions B3 Enhance resident quality of life & business vitality through tourism B4 Provide high quality services through sustainable business practices B5 Enhance service delivery through continual process improvement B6 Optimize use of technology Provide Financial Stewardship Promote Learning and Growth F1 Adhere to financial management principles & budget F2 Invest to provide & maintain high quality public assets F3 Achieve fiscal wellness standards F4 Establish & maintain effective internal controls L1 Ensure our people understand the strategy & how they contribute to it L2 Enhance leadership capabilities to deliver results L3 Attract, develop & retain a skilled workforce L4 Recognize & reward high performers L5 Empower informed decision-making at all levels in the organization C6 Enhance the sense of community by providing excellent customer service and citizen engagement opportunities L6 Foster positive employee engagement This item supports the City’s strategy through the focus area of Safety and Security and specifically to the objective of Achieving the Highest Standards of Safety and Security. 2 Ordinance 735-A Original ordinance adopted in 1999 Age required for helmet use changed to “under 18” in order to increase child safety Parental responsibility coincides with this age limit. The City’s current bicycle helmet ordinance was adopted in 1999. In order to increase the safety of any child riding a bicycle, the ordinance will be updated to require any child under the age of 18 to wear a helmet while operating a bicycle. The ordinance also covers children riding in a sidecar, trailer, child carrier, seat, or any other device attached to a bicycle. Within the ordinance, it will be presumed that any parent of a child under 18 that is not wearing a helmet has allowed the child to ride without one. This exists in the current ordinance, and assists with establishing parental responsibility. 3 Ordinance 735-A Penalty changed to coincide with existing City Code The phrase “Director of Public Safety” has been changed to “Chief of Police” A section has been added that references the equipment required on a bicycle by state law The penalty for a violation of the original ordinance was specifically limited to dollar amounts of $25 for the first offense, and $50 for the second offense. The penalty in the revised ordinance will coincide with other City Code, which is a fine up to $500. In the event of a citation, this allows the Municipal Court Judge to exercise discretion in her assessment of the penalty. The phrase “Director of Public Safety” has also been changed in the ordinance revision since that position no longer exists. It will be replaced with the phrase “Chief of Police”. A section has also been added that references the equipment that is required on a bicycle by existing state law. This includes reflectors, and the use of lights after dark. The Southlake Police Department will approach the enforcement of this ordinance through a dedicated communication and education campaign in order to keep our children as safe as possible. 4 Staff Recommendation Approve ordinance no. 735A, 1st reading, amending the City’s current bicycle helmet ordinance. Staff recommends City Council approve the first reading of Ordinance No. 735-A, revising the City’s current bicycle helmet ordinance. 5 Questions: James Brandon 817-748-8133 6 If you have any questions about this item, please feel free to contact me at the number on the screen. Thank you for your time and attention.