ORDINANCE NO. 120548

Approving a cooperative agreement with BikeShare KC for a bicycle-sharing program; permitting the installation of bicycle stations within the public right-of-way; and granting a waiving of the encroachment fee.

BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF KANSAS CITY:

Section 1. That the Director of Public Works is authorized to enter into a cooperative agreement with BikeShare KC for the installation, management, and maintenance of public bike sharing stations and bicycles. A copy of the agreement is on file in the Public Works Department.

Section 2. As authorized by Section 18-40 of the Code of Ordinances, the Council gives permission to BikeShare KC, as owner and permittee, subject to the conditions set forth in the cooperative agreement, its successors and assigns, to install, operate, and maintain bicycle stations within the public right-of-way.

Section 3. That in accordance with Section 18-40 of the Code of Ordinances, the Council finds it in the public interest to grant a waiver of the encroachment fee.

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Approved as to form and legality:

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Nelson Munoz

Assistant City Attorney