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M E M O R A N D U M
TO: Andrea Bowers
Finance Department
FROM: Jeff Ratliff
Assistant Public Works Director
City of Cape Canaveral
868-1240
DATE: 07/22/11
RE: Parking Meters Project
“Golf Carts”
The City will be required to obtain a “street legal” car for the meter maids for this project – not a typical golf cart used at golf courses. The attached article explains the Florida
laws for such vehicles used on streets – the vehicle will need turn signals, lights, brake lights, FDOT-approved glass, etc. Also attached is one advertisement for the type of car that
will be required. The cost will be in the neighborhood of $8,000 to $10,000 depending on any upgrades.
The cars can be upgraded with solar panels to reduce recharging costs. However, the solar panels simply extend the time between charges – the cars still need to be charged. The cost
is around $3,000 to fit a car with solar panels.
The car can be stored at the Public Works Facility – a charging station can be set up inside the bay area. Since the vehicle will be “street legal”, the meter maid is allowed to cross
SR A1A with the vehicle.