TAMRMS#: B06
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Transit Bylaw Update
Presented by: Kevin Bamber, Director
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RECOMMENDATION(S)
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1. That Bylaw 23/2017,being a bylaw to operate a public transportation system, be read a first time.
2. That Bylaw 23/2017, be read a second time.
3. That unanimous consent be given for consideration of third reading of Bylaw.
4. That Bylaw 23/2017, be read a third and final time.
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PURPOSE OF REPORT
This report is to seek approval to repeal Transit Bylaw 34/87, and approve the new updated and modernized Bylaw. The current Bylaw is 30 years old and has become outdated.
COUNCIL DIRECTION
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BACKGROUND AND DISCUSSION
The current Transit Bylaw (34/87) was drafted in 1986 and came into force 30 years ago. Since that time, language drafting and technologies have evolved, limiting the effectiveness of the current Bylaw. The proposed Bylaw maintains the overall intent of the current Bylaw, but references new acts and legislation (such as the Blind Persons’ Rights Act RSA 2000 cB-3, the Service Dogs Act RSA 2007 cS-7.5, and the Provincial Offences Procedure Act RSA 2000 cP-34).
The purpose of this revision is to refresh the Bylaw by:
- updating heading titles and the format throughout the proposed Bylaw;
- updating older wording to be more inclusive, or to reflect current terminology; and
- developing a specified listing of penalties with corresponding fines.
Though significant wording (new language) and formatting changes are proposed, along with new definitions and a more clearly defined penalty structure, the overall intent of the proposed Bylaw has not changed.
This amended draft is the result of extensive review and input from the Legal Services and Municipal Enforcement departments of the City. Additional comments were submitted by Legislative Services and Finance. Overall, the proposed Bylaw is the product of a review of the current document, the retention of relevant portions, and an industry scan ...
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