Application for pilot program license

(a)

A person may not operate, or cause or permit the operation of, a motorized scooter service for the duration of the pilot program without first having obtained a valid pilot program license issued under this article.

(b)

A person desiring to obtain a license shall make a written application in a form prescribed by the city manager, or his or her designee, with the applicant being the person who will own, control, or operate the proposed motorized scooter service.

(c)

An applicant shall file with the city a verified application statement that, at a minimum, contains the following:

(1)

The address of the applicant's operations center within the city, and the address of the applicant's corporate headquarters, if different from the address of the operations center;

(2)

A witnessed signature of the applicant;

(3)

Documentary evidence from an insurance company indicating that such insurance company has bound itself to provide the applicant with the insurance required by the article;

(4)

Documentary evidence from a bonding or insurance company or a bank indicating that the bonding or insurance company or bank has bound itself to provide the applicant with the payment and performance bond or irrevocable letter of credit required by this article;

(5)

Documentary evidence indicating that the applicant has applied for and received a current certificate of use, business tax receipt, occupational license, and similar permits and approvals, as applicable;

(6)

An agreement to indemnify, hold harmless, and defend the city and the department of off-street parking, also referred to as the Miami Parking Authority ("MPA"), in a form acceptable to the city;

(7)

The name of the person designated to receive any and all notices sent by the city to the operator, including their mailing address, telephone number, and e-mail address; and

(8)

The name of the person designated to rebalance, remove, and/or relocate motorized scooter(s), including their mailing address, telephone number, and e-mail address.

(d)

The application, including new applications and all applications in relation to any extension(s), renewal(s), or reinstatements of the pilot program, shall be accompanied by a non-refundable licensing fee of $50,000.00, which shall be used to offset any costs to the city and/or the department of off-street parking, also referred to as the MPA, related to enforcement of this section. Any excess licensing fees shall be designated for sidewalk/sidewalk area and/or street improvements within the pilot program area. Any extension, renewal or reinstatement of the pilot program will require all operators to comply with all requirements of the pilot program license, including payment of the fee, required insurance and bond.

(e)

A pilot program license shall expire at the conclusion of the applicable pilot program.

(f)

In the event that the pilot program is reinstated by vote of the city commission, pilot program license(s) may be renewed following the same process set forth in this section.

(g)

The city manager, or his or her designee, reserves the right to cancel any license, if there is a violation of the article, violations involving public health, safety or general welfare, failure to maintain the required insurance or bonding or otherwise comply with this article, or for other good and sufficient cause as determined by the city manager in his or her sole discretion.

(Ord. No. 13795, § 2, 10-11-18; Ord. No. 13862, § 2, 9-26-19)