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HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 05 - Touring and Sightseeing Service Expansion ITEM # -- MEMO TO, HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS FROM: BRUNO RUMBELOW, CITY MANAGERL MEETING DATE: APRIL 3, 2007 SUBJECT: APPLICATION FOR TOURING AND SIGHTSEEING SERVICE EXPANSION RECOMMENDATION City staff recommends City Council review and consider the request by the applicant and take any necessary action. BACKGROUND On September 20 2005 the City of Grapevine approved Ordinance No. 2005-72 regulating the use of tourism vehicles in the public right-of-way. That ordinance man-dates specific permitting requirements for touring and sightseeing service upon any public way within the City limits of the City of Grapevine. On November 1, 2005 Jim Vallilee presented an application to the City of Grapevine City Council for consideration. The application was denied 5 to 1 Mr. Vallilee proposed an alternative route included in an amended application. The remaining application information did not change from the initial proposal. Can November 15, '2005 Jim Vallilee came back before Council with an alternative route which was approved. Mr. Vallilee is now requesting to add an additional daily route and a Main Street Days festival route. APPLICANT Jim Vallilee, DBA Grapevine Excursions Vallilee Holdings Inc. 2704 Yorkshire Court Grapevine, Texas 76051 SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED The applicant is wishing to expand an amphibious sightseeing service in the City of Grapevine, The service would increase from one World War 11 1945 DUKW amphibious vehicle to two. This additional vehicle has previously been in service by Chicago Ducks Corporation operating on Lake Michigan. The vehicle X accommodates up to 28 passengers plus a driver and host. The applicant is also wishing to add two additional routes. The first route would be a daily route to include a pickup and drop off at Grapevine Mills Mall. The second route would include drop off and pick up during the Main Street Days Festival from the Bank of the West parking lot. APPLICATION The applicant has completed a supplement to his original Touring/Sightseeing Service Application for the City of Grapevine. A copy of that supplement application is attached. No additional operators are being requested for permitting at this time. LOCATION AND ROUTE OF SERVICE Grapevine Excursions is located at 151 South Dooley Street, Grapevine, Texas. The additional routes proposed by the applicant are: Grapevine Mills Pickup Add a daily route to include a pickup and drop off location at the mall. Seeking approval to pick up guests at one of the mall entrances. Option #1 1. Pick up at the Grapevine Mills Mall in front of the entry in neighborhood three (Burlington Coat Factory) 2. Exit the mall parking lot to East Grapevine Mills Circle 3. Travel west on Northwest Highway to Fairway Drive 4. Proceed over the dam, turnaround at Rockledge Park 5. Enter/exit the water at Silverlake Marina (30 minutes in water) 6. Proceed back to the mall, traveling east on Northwest Highway Option #2 1. Pick up at the Grapevine Mills Mall in front of the entry in neighborhood six (Dr. Pepper Star Center) 2. Exit the mall parking lot to West Grapevine Mills Circle 3. Travel west on Northwest Highway to Fairway Drive 4. Proceed over the dam, turnaround at Rockledge Park 5. Enter/exit the water at Silverlake Marine (30 minutes in water) 6. Proceed back to the mall, traveling east on Northwest Highway Daily times: 12 pm, 2 pm, 4 pm March 28, 2007(3:25PM) lknrr ,lrti a l tAX voila � r Tarilant 121 u za tf l#rl € Bq Ell MEN t s?F n f^r iWe*, Dome Rd Vas rQ Dr COW 'eft MERV E� 421 F is f Zb x' 8Ott , PIT lift- �Northwest H%YY. 26', sera 20D i MaPQuest,Inc, .,t 1 1' �25� 1AVTEQ Main Street Days Festival During the festival, extend our route to pickup/drop off guests near the gates. Option #1 1. Pick up guests in the Bank of West parking lot. a. Enter the parking lot from North Main Street. b. Park between the Lions Club tent and Northwest Highway in the SW corner of the lot. c. Exit the lot at North Main Street 2. Travel east on Northwest Highway to Fairway Drive. 3. Go north on Fairway Drive 4. Proceed over the dam, turnaround at Rockledge Park. 5. Enter/exit the water at Silverlake Marine (30 minutes in water.) 6. Proceed back to parking lot via Northwest Highway, North Main Street March 27,2007(2:46PM) Option #2 1. Pick up guests at the south gate a. Pull parallel with the gate barricade offset on Dallas Road b. Load guest for approximately 10 minutes c. Pull forward and travel west on Dallas Road 2. Travel north on Ball Street. 3. Go east on Northwest Highway 4. Go north on Fairway Drive 5. Proceed over the dam, turnaround at Rockledge Park. 6. Enter/exit the water at Silverlake Marine (30 minutes in water.) 7. Proceed back to the south gate via Northwest Highway, Texan Trail and Dallas Road 8. Unload guests at the south gate barricade. Times: 10 am, 12 pm, 2 pm, 4 pm, 6 pm Dates: May 18, 19, 20 d 1km rjn � fz Tar€'ant A�a ei�e. rk •' . 12 ry Ridge trod ; ,c r Courses figggm AMR AMC { 77 41 d w a ar`tet 5 � a5 ra( a w-pqt e3 P[f tale ate= 26 e - . t _fir C 2607 NfapQues#,1Rc,A, [ 10200 N*AVtE aQ March 27,2007(2:46PM) This is a request to append the original Sightseeing application filed by Grapevine Excursions in Nov 2005. The Information in the original application has not changed and the addition of the following items is being requested. 1) Registering Duck 2 with the City. 2) Adding a new Grapevine Mills Mall pickup location. 3) Requesting a temporary route during Grapevine festivals. Thank You Jim Vallilee i Grapevine Mills Pickup Add a daily route to include a pickup and drop off location at the mail. Seeking approval to pick up guests at one of the mall entrances. Option # 1 1) Pick up at Grapevine Mills Mall in front of the entry in neighborhood three (Burlington Coat Factory), 2) Exit the mall parking lot to East Grapevine Mills Circle 2) Travel west on Northwest Highway to Fairway Drive 3) Proceed over the dam, turnaround at Rockledge Park 4) Enter/Exit the water at Silverlake Marina (30 minutes in water) 5) Proceed back to the mall, traveling east on Northwest Highway Option #2 1) Pick up at Grapevine Mills Mall in front of the entry in neighborhood six (Dr. Pepper Star Center). 2) Exit the mall parking lot to West Grapevine Mills Circle 2) Travel west on Northwest Highway to Fairway Drive 3) Proceed over the dam, turnaround at Rockledge Park 4) Enter/Exit the water at Silverlake Marina (30 minutes in water) 5) Proceed back to the mall, traveling east on Northwest Highway Daily times: 12pm, 2pm, 4pm " Main Street Days Festival During the festival, extend our route to pickup/drop off guests near the gates. Option #1 1) Pick up guests in the Bank of West parking lot a) Enter the parking lot from North Main Street b) Park between the Lions Club tent and Northwest Highway in the SW corner of the lot c) Exit the lot at North Main Street 2) Travel east on Northwest Highway 3) Go north on Fairway Drive 4) Proceed over the dam, turnaround at Rockledge Park 5) Enter/Exit the water at Silverlake Marina (30 minutes in water) 6) Proceed back to the parking lot via Northwest Highway, North Main Street Option #2 1) Pick up guests at the south gate a) Pull parallel with the gate barricade offset on Dallas Street b) Load guests for approximately 10 minutes c) Pull forward and travel West on Dallas Road 2) Travel north on Ball Street 3) Go east on Northwest Highway 4) Go north on Fairway Drive 5) Proceed over the dam, turnaround at Rockledge Park 6) Enter/Exit the water at Silverlake Marina (30 minutes in water) 7) Proceed back to the south gate via Northwest Highway,Texan Trail and Dallas Road 8) Unload quests at the south gate barricade Times : 10am, 12pm, 2pm, 4pm, 6pm Dates: May 18, 19, 20 Year: 1945 Make: GMC Model: DUKW Vehicle Identification Number: 353-20221 Vehicle Certificate of Title Number: 22036338871164515 Carrying Capacity: 30 Texas License Plate: Duck 2 Sales Tax Identification Number: Texas Parks and Wildlife Receipt 3252961 Valid Motor Vehicle Inspection Certificate: X Valid Motor Vehicle Registration Certificate: ❑ Valid United States Coast Guard Certification (if applicable): X Texas Parks & Wildlife Registration (if applicable): ❑ TX 7176 AD Design/Color Scheme/Letter: Purple and White Photographs attached: ❑ Safety and Insurance Requirement Certification: ❑ flzAs- Applicant Information Name: James R. Vallilee Date of Birth:12/6/1963 Social Security Number:_ Texas DL Number: Address: 2704 Yorkshire Court City: Grapevine State: TX Copy of Driver's License Attached: ❑ Full list of all convictions for violations of Federal, State or Municipal laws: 1} Date: Charge: State: County: Municipality: Court: Disposition: 2) Date: Charge: State: County: Municipality: Court: Disposition: 3) Date: Charge: State: County: Municipality: Court: Disposition: 4) Date: Charge: State: County: Municipality: Court: Disposition: 5) Date: Charge: State: County: Municipality: Court: Disposition: Attach additional sheets if necessary, Full list of any unpaid judgment(s) of record against the applicant: 1} Date: Cause/Case #: Page 2 Year: 1945 Make: GMC Model: DUKW Vehicle Identification Number: 353-20221 Vehicle Certificate of Title Number: 22036338871164515 Carrying Capacity: 30 Texas License Plate: Duck 2 Sales Tax Identification Number: Texas Parks and Wildlife Receipt 3252961 Valid Motor Vehicle Inspection Certificate: X Valid Motor Vehicle Registration Certificate: Valid United States Coast Guard Certification (if applicable): X Texas Parks & Wildlife Registration (if applicable): 1 TX 7176 AD Design/Color Scheme/Letter: Purple and White Photographs attached: ❑ Safety and insurance Requirement Certification: ❑ F -. . STATE OF TEXAS . -c IFIC AIM, OF NUMBERFOR A VESSEL JAL ',:4 MT am- "' r S ?._ ism GMC �'a£ 345 IS45 .31 Q- 1 same: a 'A Al Texas Department of Transportation "pLACM4ENT RECEIPT COUNTY- TARRANT TAC NAME,- BETSY PRICE DATE: 06/29/2006 EFFECTIVE DATE: 06/29/2006 PLATE NO: DUCK2 TIME: 04;23PM EXPIRATION DATE: 9/2007 DOCUMENT NO: 22036338871164515 EMPLOYEE ID: 1116KS6 TRANSACTION ID: 22010538895162332 OWNER NAME AND ADDRESS GRAPEVINE EXCURSIONS 2704 YORKSHIRE CT GRAPEVINE, TX 76051 REGISTRATION CLASS: PASSENGER-MORETHAN 6000 PLATE TYPE: PERSONALIZED PLT STICKER TYPE: WS PREVIOUS PLATE NO: 805MKY VEHICLE CLASSIFICATION: PASS VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NO: 35320221 E 1945/GMC MODEL: BODY STYLE: LL UNIT NO: YR/MAK : : 15000 TONNAGE: O00 EMPTY WT: 15000 CARRYING CAPACITY: 0 GROSS WT TRAVEL TRLR LENGTH: 0 BODY VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NO: INVENTORY ITEM(S) YR FEES ASSESSED $ 0,00 WINDSHIELD STICKER 2007 REPLACEMENT FEE TOTAL $ 0.00 VEHICLE RECORD NOTATIONS RELEASE OF PERSONAL INFO RESTRICTED THIS RECEIPT TO BE CARRIED IN ALL COMMERCIAL VEHICLES. Please detach at perforation prior to removal of sticker PRESS THUMB THROUGH RED AREA THEN TURN FORM OVER AND REMOVE WINDOW STICKER FROM BACK I DUCK2 Peet sticker from corners. � f -rk -TARFR 028731274 i TEXAS LIABILITY INSURANCE CARD COMPANY PHONE NO. COMPANY 800-728-2374 National Liability& Fire Ins Co POLICY NUMBER EFFECTIVE DATE EXPIRATION DATE 73APN399768 08/04/2006 08/04/2007 YEAR MAKE/MODEL VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER 1945 GMC Duk Adventu 35320221 SPANISH TRANSLATION AGENCY AGENCY PHONE NO. 512-476-7444 AUSTIN-COMMERCIAL Higginbotham &Assoc., Inc. 300 W. 6th St., Suite 1830 TADUCCION DE ESPANOL Austin,TX 78701 INSURED Grapevine Excursions 2704 Yorkshire Court Grapevine, TX 76051 I This policy provides at least the minimum amounts of liability insurance required by the Texas Motor Vehicle Safety Responsibility Act for the Specified vehicle and named insureds and may j provide coverage for other persons and other vehicles as provided by the insurance policy. #46517 Tarieta de Seguro de Resonabilidad de Texas Texas Liability Insurance Card Guarde esta tarieta. Keep this card. i IMPORTANTE:Esta tarjeta o una copia de su poliza de IMPORTANT:This card or a copy of your insurance policy must seguro debe ser mostrada cuando usted solicite o renueve be shown when you apply for Or renew your: su:o registro o motor vehicle registration de vehiculo de motor o licencia para conducir o driver's license etiqueta de inspeccion de seguridad para su vehiculo. o motor vehicle safety inspection sticker. Puede que Listed tenga tambien que mostrar esta tarieta You also may be asked to show this card or your policy if you o su poliza de seguro si tiene un accidente o si un oficial have an accident or if a peace officer asks to see it. de la paz se la pide. Todos los conductores en Texas deben de tener seguro All drivers In Texas must carry liability insurance on their de responsabilidad para sus vehiculos, o de otra manera vehicles Or otherwise meet legal requirements for financial Ilenar los requisitas legates de responsabilidad civil. Fatlo responsibility. Failure to do so could result In fines up to an Ilenar este requisito pudiera resultar en multas de hasta $1,000, suspension Of your drivers license and motor vehicle $1,000, suspension de su licencia para conducir y su regi- stro de vehiculo de motor,y la retencion de su vehiculo por registration, and impoundment of your vehicle for up to 180 4 un periodo de hasta 180 dias(a un costo de$15 per dia). days(at a cost of$15 per day). 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TXE ENGINE HOOD MUST R.OWN CLOSSD AND 1tOPSny SECURED AT ALL TIMES WUILE THE VESSEL IS UNDSRWAYa IF' MrZ VSSSZL IS AWAYFROM TIJU DOCK, OR PAEEE�«`�,ERS ARE ON BOARD OR HAVE ACCESS TO THE VZS EL FOR A PERIOD ts"XCI32nING Tt L (12) HOURS IN A TWWTY=FOUR (24) HOUR PERIOD, AN ALTER=TR CREW BRACT; BE PXOVIDSDSD ."SEE NEXT PAGF_FOR AODITIONAL CERTIFICATE ll+>iFORMATBON' With this lnsga tdrs for Cortlf etiOn havinq been comptatod at CHICAGO,IL.the Officer In Charge,Marine In3paction,MSO CHICAGO fired the vessel,In all respects,Is to confo rutty sth the applicable vast inspettion taws and ft rWas and re utln ?€ tttdrararrlio rqujvPerira&CQuarta Rol ns2EWn _ Tin der! �I>rr t ssu OY Date Ana. kp Sa atarre� 1 May= HI P_ metza dames 0t, EP E,CC�F--R ,ACTING ea r HIMS P metza,James 0MSO CHICAGO �+ .......... a l: United a mtes cowst Guzd 4 Ceuyicate �e r x3APtZD02 PASSENGERS SHALL REMAINSEATED AT ALL TIMES WHILE THE VESSEL 1E UNDERWAY. YA�SS ARS: LXMITT TO (30) XrNUTZS IN DMATION. THE TNXJ d VMGZR OF C14ZLD SIZE LIVE PRESERVERS REQUIRM IS THERE (03) . WH N *--Rg Tam MWE (031 P87SONS WEIGHING LESS THAN 75 POUNDS TEE STANDING LESS THAN 5 7 s IN HEIGHT'` ARE DIED, AnDrTIONAL CHILD SLZS LIFE P99SERVERS STL Z BE CARRIED aO THAT THE VESSEL WLS AN APPROVED LIFE PRESERVER SUITABLE POR SACH SUCH PERSON ON ROAPM. S-140FING OR THE USE OF OPEN FLAYX IS PROHIBITED. FUELING OPERATIONS ARE PROHIBITED ON WADER, UNLESS THE EE UI ��S OF 46 CFR 182.445 ANT ANY TIM THE KATERTIMM rNMRITY OF ",Y`HE VESSEL IS COMPROMISED THRODCH tl , REPLACE- REPAIR, OR KA3:NT=h=, TIM {C14I SPA" BE hVOTIFIED AND THE VESSEL SHALL BE SUBJECTED TO AN OPERATIONAL IN-WATER TEST PRIOR TO CMYT a PALSSM;GSrRS. Exam Tie Next Finan Last Exam Pricy-~ Exam u ber Persons Requircd cta1 Equipment for 34 Life Preserver (Adult) 30 Lifeboats(Total) Q 0 Life Pre arvers(Lha ld) 3 Lifeboata(Port)* 0 4 Stang su e('Total) 1 Lifeboats(St r )* 0 0 with Lia ta* I Motor Lifeboats* Q 0 with Lies: Attached* 1 Lifeboats w/[ dio* 0 P tither* 0 Rescue Boats/Platforms 0 0- In er i n Suits 0 inflatable gifts 0 0 Portable Lifeboat Radioa 0 Life rloats/guova= APP 0 a Equipped with EPI '7 SO ( included in totals) ---Fire Fighting Zqui t-_- Number of Fireman Outfits/ 0 -Fixed -ttinguishing. Sy'st [" €• Capacity Agent Space Protected "I Other FUEL COMPAPTYJnM TT. other ENGM * "ire exti ishera - [land portable and ne i-per abl * oty Class Type 2 S-IT Texas Parks and Wildlife Department 80at RegIstratiOnfritting Fees and Sales Tax Order Receipt Order No_.,3252 96 1 Order Date;o5j�6/2oo4 TX Numben-i 1,7cA:) NaM** R VALIZUEP Decal Number, oa-O.GS421.0 Serial Number.: 3 5320221 Make: Gve !)JK,4 Year SUIlt: 1945 Item Status Item E—eo DM%17-RED RegiStratiOn - —26 < 40 ft 70.00 710. BE MAILED Standard Title- 25.00 Subtotal For Non-tax; "TO Sales Tax- 3,944.09 Total For TX 717GA0,- ................. Totat For Order 3252001, $4,019.09 Payment Type. ci'eck 1116 $4,01 S,.0 9 Total Paid. S4 1 013 5 10 9 T 1qAM4EY FORT WORTH RECIONAL LE QFF�CR, gut. -------- Unitcd Smtcs Cat€uw Ce7qY"icate s I ton .ADVENTURE Page 3 of 3 23Apr2W2 --Certificate Amendments— *Current Amond t* -Remxrks- AmmEMED COX TO ADD SAFETY 6TATM*=5POMP Ah-D connjT>0jjj h � VAWO w ti A s ` 3 Teat Dsit*Tirnei WSPECWNS ONLY Tar z MTRW, AWY .. •�11�As ; ia+� �M" mains-_e r - R �,"uni**x U o C�dc y 12.50 I s �_ �� '•:.. � � `��; � � Vie, u� sue' �3 Gad� �t a as: PASS , ��.. 1 ^ i ti I C�cifjr td b� t + , tlisstt . %t r �'^ � �2 ,`wit' •��� :i n ` ITT P Eti;'i A 'S lot . 9� Grapevine Police Department Touring/Sightseeing service Franchise Application Please read the attached ordinance. The ordinance outlines specific criteria for franchise consideration and application acceptance. The application form is intended as a guide to assist the vendor through the permitting process. It is the responsibility of the vendor applicant to provide all the required information. I swear that the information in this application is true and correct to the best of my ability. James R. Vallilee Name of person completing application nature Before me J�""�n V`�«�ee� on this day personally appeared �`� known to me or proved to me on the oath of kh 92-r So or through (description of identity card or other document) to be the person whose name is subscribed to the foregoing instrument and acknowledged to me that he executed the same for the purposes and consideration therein expressed. Given under my hand and seal of office this -� day ofr"� , A.D. 200 -T `"NotarY Signature nature � lipub CASSAND A A BEGGER NOT eC RY P,UIBUC qoF °. STATE OF TEXAS Page 1