Presenter/Contact
Presenter
Patrick Aten, City Secretary
Contact Info
(830) 221-4006 - paten@nbtexas.org
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SUBJECT:
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Approval of the first reading of an ordinance repealing portions of the Code of Ordinances, Chapter 138, Article I - Vehicles for Hire, to comply with new state legislation that regulates transportation network companies.
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BACKGROUND / RATIONALE:
The City Council adopted Ordinance 2016-42 on August 1, 2016, which updated Chapter 138 (Vehicles for Hire) of the Code of Ordinances to include regulations for Transportation Network Companies (TNCs) including permits and fees.
During the 85th Session of the Texas Legislature, House Bill 100 was adopted and became effective immediately. House Bill 100 regulates TNCs at the state level, and specifically states that municipalities are not to regulate TNCs. Therefore, the proposed ordinance removes language from our Code of ordinances regarding TNCs.
ADDRESSES A NEED/ISSUE IN A CITY PLAN OR COUNCIL PRIORITY:
N/A
FISCAL IMPACT:
Currently, there are two TNCs (Uber and Lyft) with operating permits in New Braunfels. Those permits will expire sometime over the next few months. Without the regulatory ordinance, there will not be $500 permit fees paid to the City.
Recommendation
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:
N/A
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of the ordinance.