(A) Any person or entity seeking to operate a shared electric scooter program within the city shall first obtain an operating license from the city conditioned on compliance with the provisions of this chapter and any other conditions (including insurance, indemnity, and performance bond) established by the city. No person or entity shall operate an electric skateboard company within the city except pursuant to such license and provisions (each such operator, a "licensee").
(B) Every owner of a shared electric scooter program desiring to obtain an operating license is required to make written application to the City Clerk, which shall be accompanied by the fee established by resolution of the City Commission. An applicant shall truthfully and fully provide the following information requested on the application:
(1) The full name(s), business address, e-mail address, driver's license and phone number of the owner or operator of the applicant;
(2) The address of the applicant's local business office, if any;
(3) The name of the business entity under which the applicant will be operating;
(4) The names and residence addresses of all shareholders, members, or partners of the entity applying for an operating license;
(5) The logo or other branding unique to the applicant that will be visible on every electric scooter it operates or makes available for operation;
(6) The telephone number, email address, and website that the public may contact to lodge complaints or make reports related to the applicant's electric scooter operation in the city;
(7) A certificate of insurance satisfying the requirements of this chapter;
(8) Acknowledgment of the requirements established by this chapter and otherwise meets the requirements of this chapter;
(9) A description of each model of electric scooter intended to be used by the applicant, including brand, model number, serial numbers, if any, body style, and number of units to be made available; and
(10) Such other information as the City Clerk may require including, but not limited to, any business licenses and tax forms required under state and federal law.
(C) The operating license shall expire on December 31 each year unless suspended or revoked as provided in this chapter. A renewal license shall also expire on December 31 each year, with a renewal business license fee paid as specified in a fee, bond and insurance schedule as provided by resolution of the City Commission and in this chapter. Electric skateboards shall be driven and operated in compliance with all of the requirements of this chapter.
(D) Upon filing of the application for an operating license, the City Clerk shall review and evaluate the application, along with the Chief of Police or their designee, who shall cause an investigation to be made. In determining whether an operating license should be issued, the City Clerk shall evaluate whether the application is complete, and whether the applicant has violated any provisions of this chapter within the past year. Any application that does not include all of the information required by this chapter, is not supported by the materials required, or if the applicant has two or more violation of this chapter in the past year, shall result in an automatic denial of an operating license. The license may also be denied based upon the factors set out in this chapter.
(E) Before the issuance of an operating license by the City Clerk, the City Police Department shall inspect 10% of the fleet of electric scooters proposed to be used by the applicant and notify the City Clerk whether they satisfy the requirements of this chapter.
(F) If an operating license is not approved, the applicant may file an appeal as provided in this chapter.
(Ord. 1085, passed 10-10-22)