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Lake Wales (Current through Ordinance 2023-17, Adopted 7-05-2023) |
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Code of Ordinances |
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Chapter 2. Administration |
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Article II. Boards, Committees, Commissions |
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Division 15. Bicycle/Pedestrian Advisory Commission |
| § 2-199. Created; members; appointments; purpose. [Repealed] |
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Effective on Tuesday, February 7, 2017
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(a) There is hereby created a commission to be known as the Bicycle/Pedestrian Advisory Commission which shall consist of seven (7) regular members and three (3) alternate members to be appointed by the city commission. The city manager, planning and development director, and police chief or their respective designees shall also serve as ex officio members. (b) It shall be the purpose of the Bicycle/Pedestrian Advisory Commission to ensure that the City of Lake Wales is a bicycle/pedestrian friendly community to the maximum extent possible through promoting an infrastructure that includes, roads, sidewalks, bike paths, intersection crossings, and other bicycle/pedestrian facilities and safety devices. It shall also be the purpose of the commission to educate the public on bicycle/pedestrian safety matters to the maximum extent possible. |
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(Ord. No. 2005-26, § 1, 7-5-2005; Ord. No. 2005-45, § 1, 10-4-2005; Ord. No. 2017-02, § 8, 02-07-2017) |
| § 2-199.1. Qualifications; terms; chairperson. [Repealed] |
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Effective on Tuesday, February 7, 2017
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At least five (5) regular members and two (2) alternate members of the commission shall reside within the City of Lake Wales. The regular members shall be appointed for terms of three (3) years, except that the initial terms of the members shall be staggered so as to provide two (2) vacancies at the end of the initial first year, two (2) vacancies at the end of the initial second year, and one (1) vacancy at the end of the initial third year. The alternate members shall be appointed for terms of three (3) years, except that the initial terms of the members shall be staggered so as to provide one (1) vacancy at the end of the initial first year, one (1) vacancy at the end of the initial second year, and one (1) vacancy at the end of the initial third year. Alternate members shall serve on a rotational basis when regular members are unavailable. Terms of office of such members shall begin on the first day of July in each year. The regular members shall elect a chairperson and such other officers as it deems necessary at its first meeting after the first day of July in each year. Members of the commission shall be appointed on the basis of a demonstrated interest and/or expertise in bicycle/pedestrian safety to the greatest extent possible. |
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(Ord. No. 2005-26, § 1, 7-5-2005; Ord. No. 2005-45, § 1, 10-4-2005; Ord. No. 2017-02, § 8, 02-07-2017) |
| § 2-199.2. Regular meetings; seat vacated for failure to attend. [Repealed] |
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Effective on Tuesday, February 7, 2017
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The commission shall meet at regular intervals, but in any event at least once each quarter. Meetings shall be called by the chairperson. The mayor-commissioner and the city manager shall have the authority to call special meetings of the commission. Absence from three (3) consecutive regular meetings of the commission shall operate to vacate the seat of the member absent, unless such absence is excused by the commission by a motion setting forth the fact of such excuse and the motion being duly passed and entered upon the commission minutes. |
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(Ord. No. 2005-26, § 1, 7-5-2005; Ord. No. 2005-45, § 1, 10-4-2005; Ord. No. 2017-02, § 8, 02-07-2017) |
| § 2-199.3. Duties. [Repealed] |
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Effective on Tuesday, February 7, 2017
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The commission shall have the following duties: (a) To make recommendations regarding the implementation of roadway and transportation improvements as it pertains to bicycle and pedestrian needs; (b) To promote the safe and convenient enjoyment of the city's bicycle/pedestrian facilities through safety/educational programs and activities, community events and clinics, and other activities as necessary; (c) To promote communication and exchange of ideas and concerns among users of the city's bicycle/pedestrian facilities, city staff and the city commission; (d) To make reports and recommendations to the city commission and city staff with respect to the development and management of bicycle/pedestrian facilities; (e) To receive public input pertaining to bicycle and pedestrian transportation and infrastructure issues; (f) To make recommendations regarding the allocation of funds for capital expenditures relating to bicycle and pedestrian transportation; (g) To assist the planning and development department and the planning board in the preparation and adoption of an up-to-date bicycle/pedestrian facilities master plan; (h) To assist in the design of the Lake Wales Trailway and provide a public forum for citizens to participate in the planning effort for the trail; (i) To help ensure that the Lake Wales Trail (around Lake Wailes) continues to serve the needs of the many citizens who use it; (j) To suggest changes in the land development regulations that ensure that we become a city that welcomes walking and bicycling; and (k) To have such other duties and responsibilities granted by the mayor and city commission consistent with the bicycle and pedestrian needs of the city. |
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(Ord. No. 2005-26, § 1, 7-5-2005; Ord. No. 2005-45, § 1, 10-4-2005; Ord. No. 2017-02, § 8, 02-07-2017) |