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HomeMy WebLinkAboutORD 1990-044 ORDINANCE NO. 90-44 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS GRANTING TO EXECUTIVE TAXI SERVICE, A FRANCEiISE TO OPERATE A TAXICAB SERVICE IN THE CITY OF GRAPEVINE AND PERMITTING SAID COMPANY TO OPERATE UP TO EIGHT (8) TAXICABS; PROVIDING FOR A FIVE (5) YEAR FRANCHISE TERM; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE °� `4 WHEREAS, the written application was properly filed by Executive Taxi Service with the City of Grapevine (the "City") for a franchise to operate a taxicab service in the City; and WHEREAS, the Chief of Police submitted a written report and favorable recommendation concerning the qualifications and financial ability of the applicant and concerning the public necessity and convenience for the proposed taxicab service; and WHEREAS, on the 7th day of August, 1990 , a public hearing was held to consider whether the franchise should be granted; and WHEREAS, the City Council hereby finds the proposed taxicab service is required by the public convenience and necessity and that the applicant is fit, willing, and able to operate the taxicab service in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 22 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Grapevine and the applicable rules and regulations of the City. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAPEVINE: Section 1 . That all of the above premises are found to be true and correct and are incorporated into the body of this ordinance as if copied in their entirety. Section 2 . There is hereby granted to Executive Taxi Service, herein called Grantee, a certificate of convenience and necessity and the right and franchise to operate a taxicab service or business in the City of Grapevine, Texas and to operate such service or business on the streets , alleys, and public ways in the City of Grapevine. Grantee may operate a maximum of eight (8) taxicabs on the streets, alleys, and public ways in the City of Grapevine. Section 3 . This franchise shall be in full force and effect until five (5) years after the effective date of this ordinance, unless sooner terminated under provisions of Section 22-2 . 8 (b) of Chapter 22 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Grapevine. This franchise may be renewed upon proper application to the City in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 22 of the code of Ordinances of the City of Grapevine. �- Section 4 . Grantee, by accepting this franchise, agrees to abide by the provisions of Chapter 22, as now written and as may be subsequently amended, of the Code of Ordinances of the City of �,_., Grapevine governing the operation of taxicabs in the City. Grantee also agrees that the City of Grapevine may suspend or revoke the franchise for violations of the provisions of said Chapter 22 . PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS on first reading this the 7th day of August, 1990 . PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS on second and final reading this the 18th day of September, 1990 . APPROVED: W William D. Tate Mayor ATTEST: �.,.� G�.� Linda Huff City Secretary APPROVED AS TO FORM: �I 1 � (�"�('slS�_ � '��tilE. ,� Adrienne C. Leonard City Attorney EXECUTIVE TAXI SERVICE hereby accepts the taxicab franchise granted to it by the City Council of the City of Grapevine, Texas and hereby agrees to operate said taxicab service in accordance with the terms and conditions of such franchise. /� ,� '�f� �� � ��y, � ���� � Authorize O ficer Phillip Simon, General i�fanager Name and Title September 28, 1990 Date h., : ��u.