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Agenda Item: 14(b) |
Prepared By: Joan Taylor, City Clerk |
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Business: Ordinance - First Reading |
Department: Executive |
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Ordinance - First Reading - Amending Chapter 50, “Traffic And Vehicles; Article II “Stopping, Standing And Parking”; Section 50-37, “Prohibited Parking” Of The City Of Marco Island Code Of Ordinances To Provide For Regulations Related To Limited Permitted Swale Parking In Designated Areas Within The City Of Marco Island - Councilor Deb Henry, Chief Tracy Frazzano, Police
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BACKGROUND:
During the November 3, 2025 City Council meeting, Councilor Deb Henry provided a white paper that discussed amending Ordinance 04-12, Section 7 (Section 50-37 in the Code of Ordinances) pertaining to the prohibition of swale parking between the hours of 2:00 A.M. and 6:00 A.M.
Her whitepaper addressed a request raised by a Marco Island resident during the Citizen Comment portion of August 18, 2025, City Council meeting.
If passed, the attached Ordinance amendment would allow for the parking of 1 vehicle per family household (on the adjoining swale area) during the hours of 2:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m. with a vehicle parking permit.
FUNDING SOURCE / FISCAL IMPACT: To cover administrative costs, permit fees are recommended and the recommended amount will be presented at the second reading.
PUBLIC NOTICE REQUIREMENTS: Ordinance read by title on at least 2 separate days and shall be noticed in a newspaper of general circulation at least 10 days prior to the second reading. A Business Impact Statement shall be available on the City Website prior to the legal notification.
NOTICE APPEARANCE DATE(S): TBC
RECOMMENDATION: Approval of the first reading of Ordinance 26-01.
POTENTIAL MOTION: Move to approve the first reading of Ordinance 26-01.