2016-021 Resolution Authorizing the Use of Golf Carts - The Vineyards RESOLUTION NO. 2016-021
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF OCOEE, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE USE OF GOLF
CARTS WITHIN CERTAIN COMMUNITIES AND STREETS MEETING THRESHOLD SAFETY
REQUIREMENTS UNDER STATE AND MUNICIPAL LAW; DESIGNATED BY RESOLUTION;
ADOPTED BY THE CITY COMMISSION; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR
AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City has in place an ordinance authorizing the use of golf carts (the "Golf
Cart Ordinance") within certain communities and streets pursuant to the provisions of Article Ill
of Chapter 153 of the Ocoee City Code, said Article being referred to as "Streets and Sidewalks";
and
WHEREAS, the City desires to authorize the operation of golf carts within certain
communities and streets meeting certain threshold requirement under State and Municipal
law; and
WHEREAS, to protect the health, safety, and welfare of its citizens, the City desires to
prohibit the operation of golf carts along roads and thoroughfares incompatible with such
operation and regulate the manner and times of the operation of golf carts upon streets subject
to City jurisdiction where such operation is authorized; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Article VIII of the Constitution and the State of Florida, Chapter
166, Florida Statutes, and Section 316.212, Florida Statutes, the City is authorized to adopt this
Resolution.
NOW,THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF OCOEE,
FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. Authority. The City Commission of the City of Ocoee has the authority to
adopt this Resolution pursuant to Article VIII of the Constitution of the State of Florida and
Chapters 166 and 316, Florida Statutes.
SECTION 2. Purpose. The purpose of this Resolution is to specifically designate the
following subdivision as a Golf Cart Community ("Golf Cart Communities") as defined in the Golf
Cart Ordinance: The Vineyards and as more fully depicted in Exhibit A attached hereto and
incorporated herein by this reference.
SECTION 3. Implementation.
A. The City Commission hereby authorizes the operation of golf carts within the
Golf Cart Community based upon its determination that this community meets the threshold
requirements as provided in Section 316.212, Florida Statutes and under related State and
Municipal laws.
B. The City Manager and Chief of Police are hereby authorized to take such further
action as they may deem necessary or desirable in order to implement and enforce the
provisions of the Ocoee Golf Cart Ordinance and the provisions of this Resolution. Said action
shall include the placement of the requisite signage with the Golf Cart Communities as provided
in the Golf Cart Ordinance.
SECTION 4. Severability. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase or
portion of this Resolution is for any reason held invalid or unconstitutional by any court of
competent jurisdiction, such portion shall be deemed a separate, distinct and independent
provision and such holding shall not affect the validity of the remaining portion hereto.
SECTION 5. Effective Date. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon
passage and adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this
(D day of DCGUnbCr, 2016.
APPROVED:
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FOR USE AND RELIANCE ONLY BY APPROVED BY THE CITY OF OCOEE
THE CITY OF OCOEE, FLORIDA: COMMISSION IN A MEETING HELD
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SHUFFIELD, LOWMAN &WILSON, P.A.
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