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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05988 ORD - 11/30/1960IMS :JKH:10 -25 -60 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE GRANTING OF A FIVE YEAR ERANCHIS!- TO INLAND TRANSPORT COMPANY TO PROVIDE LIMOUS.I.IlL SERVICE TO AND FROM THE CORPUS CHRISTI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT AND OTHER POINTS IN AND ABOUT THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, AND FURTHER PROVIDING THAT THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI SHALL RECEIVE 150 OF THE GROSS REVENUE FROM SUCH LIMOUSINE SERVICE OPERATION AND PROVIDING RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR THE PERFORMANCE OF SUCH LIMOUSINE SERVICE. WHEREAS, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI DID, ON THE 6TH DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 1960, APPROVE THE REPORT OF THE CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDING THE GRANTING TO INLAND TRANSPORT COMPANY OF A FIVE -YEAR FRANCHISE TO OPERATE LIMOUSINES FROM AND TO THE CORPUS CHRISTI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT AND OTHER POINTS IN AND ABOUT CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS; AND WHEREAS, THE INLAND TRANSPORT COMPANY AND THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI HAVE NEGOTIATED A CONTRACT FOR THE PERFORMANCE OF SUCH LIMOUSINE SERVICE, WHICH CONTRACT REQUIRES FOR ITS VALIDITY THE ENACTMENT OF THE NECESSARY ORDINANCES AND APPROVAL OF THE CITY COUNCIL: NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS: SECTION 1. INLAND TRANSPORT COMPANY IS HEREBY GRANTED THE FRANCHISE FOR OPERATING A LIMOUSINE SERVICE BY AND BETWEEN THE INTER- NATIONAL AIRPORT OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, AND OTHER POINTS IN AND ABOUT THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, AS DESCRIBED IN THE SAID CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY AND INLAND TRANSPORT COMPANY, SUCH CONTRACT BEING ATTACHED TO THIS ORDINANCE AND MADE A PART THEREOF, FOR A FIVE YEAR PERIOD BEGINNING AND ENDING AS SET OUT IN SUCH CONTRACT. SECTION 2. THE CITY MANAGER IS HEREBY AUTHORIZED AND DIRECTED TO EXECUTE THE FRANCHISE AGREEMENT AND UPON EXECUTION THEREOF BY THE GRANTEE EVIDENCING ACCEPTANCE OF SAME, DELIVER SAID FRANCHISE AGREEMENT TO THE GRANTEE. SECTION j. SAID INLAND TRANSPORT COMPANY SHALL COMPLY WITH ALL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, AND THE FRANCHISE CON- TRACT ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART OF THIS ORDINANCE. CONTRACT FOR LIMOUSINE SERVICE STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF NUECES THIS AGREEMENT AND CONTRACT made and entered into this day of October, 1960, by and between the CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, a municipal corporation, acting herein by and through its duly authorized City Manager, hereinafter called the "City," and INLAND TRANSPORT COMPANY, INC., hereinafter called "Inland Limousine Service,$' W I T N E S SETH: Inland Limousine Service is hereby granted the right and privilege of conducting and operating a limousine transportation service to and from the Corpus Christi Municipal Airport and other points in and about the city under the terms and conditions and for the consideration hereinafter set forth: I. Inland Limousine Service is to operate motor vehicles for hire as same are hereinafter defined and as hereinafter set out for a period of five (5) years, commencing on the day of 1960, and ending on the _ day of , 1965. II. The operation of the aforementioned Inland Limousine Service is restricted to the carrying of passengers between and to and from the Municipal Airport of Corpus Christi and any hotel, motel, office building, downtown and/or locations of the various airlines, downtown terminus points, public places and public housing accommodations. III. As compensation, Inland Limousine Service shall pair unto the City fifteen Percent (15 %) of the gross revenue from the operation of vehicles under this contract and franchise, said amount to be payable on or before the 10th day next succeeding each calendar month, at which time of payment a correct state- ment of the total receipts shall be submitted accompanied by satisfactory evidence as to correctness, and said Inland Limousine Service shall keep a true and accurate set of books showing the number of passengers carried and the receipts therefrom, which records shall be accessible to the City at all reasonable times. The payments herein provided shall be made at the office of the Airport Manager of the City Muni 1� am The maximum charge to be made by Inland Limousine Service for the transportation of passengers for hire over the public streets and public thoroughfares of the City of Corpus Christi shall be the sum of One Dollar and Thirty -five Cents ($1.35) per passenger for transportation to the Corpus Christi Municipal Airport from or to the points herein mentioned; but it is further expressly understood that such maximum rate is subject to change during the life of this contract should it be determined by the City Council of Corpus Christi from an inspection of the books of accounts and records of said Limousine Service, as provided in Article 2, Section 17, and Article g, Section 6, of the City Charter of the City of Corpus Christi, that such maximum rate is not reasonable. VI. Motor vehicles operated under the terms of this contract shall be of modern, safe and adequate construction and shall comply with all ordinances and laws regulating the use and operation of motor vehicles in the City of Corpus Christi and the State of Texas. VII. Each operator of any motor vehicle operated under the terms of this contract shall comply with all of the ordinances of the City of Corpus Christi and the laws of the State of Texas as pre - existing and as may hereinafter be enacted regulat- ing chauffeurs and drivers of public conveyances for hire. VIII. Inland Limousine Service further agrees to comply with all traffic regulations and ordinances now in force in the City of Corpus Christi or which may be hereinafter passed and enforced, insofar as the same are applicable. Inland Limousine Service agrees to post such indemnity bonds or carry public liability and property damage insurance upon any and all motor vehicles operated under the terms of this contract as may be required by the appropriate ordinance of the City. 99 Inland Limousine Service agrees to provide and maintain modern, efficient service during the life of this contract at rates not exceeding the maximum charge fixed herein or such maximum charge as may be subsequently set, and a failure to provide and maintain such efficient service, shall be grounds for the forfeiture of the right of the franchise herein granted, all as is provided in Paragraph XI hereof. Upon termination of the five -year period herein provided, this contract shall terminate and be of no further force and effect. of In any and all questions involving termination of the contract prior to maturity date, Inland Limousine Service shall first have notice in writing of the grounds of claimed breach, and then have a five -day period in which to correct such alleged breach or deficiency, and then and only then may the City give an additional five (5) days notice in writing of a City Council hearing to determine the question as to whether or not Inland Limousine Service has given grounds for forfeiture or termination of contract; provided, however, should the Inland Limousine Service fail without cause for as long as forty-eight (48) hours to furnish service to airport passengers, then City -4- nay, without notice, immediately suspend this contract and replace with other airport limousine service, pending the hearing above- mentioned. XII. This contract shall inure to the benefit of Inland Limousine Service, its successors and assigns, provided, however, no assignment of this contract shall become effective unless and until said assignment is and has been approved by the City Council of the City of Corpus Christi in writing. This contract shall take effect and be binding upon and from and after the date of its execution and the compliance with the procedural requirements for the granting of franchises provided in the City Charter, including the enactment of the necessary formal resolutions and /or ordinances b;T the City Council. VIII. The City shall provide for Inland Limousine Service at the Corpus Christi Municipal Airport suitable'and adequate parking spaces for the parking of four vehicles, unless it is determined by the City and Inland Limousine Service, acting through their.respective duly authorized agents, that such number of parking spaces is either not adequate or is more than adequate, in which event adjustment will be made. City will further furnish Inland Limousine Service space in the interior of the Corpus Christi Municipal Airport terminal so that employees of Inland Limousine Service shall have a place from which to conduct operations inside the terminal building and to render efficient service. Ouch interior space shall contain a floor area of at least ford* (40) square feet and be designated by the Airport Manager. City shall further post signs or placards -5- in conspicuous and convenient places announcing the availability of Inland Limousine Service, and the location of motor vehicles and method of reaching same, and will provide for a convenient and expeditious route to be followed by ingoing and outgoing passenger, who desire to use limousine service, providing further that only such signs designating the availability of airport limousine service or the parking place of the motor vehicles used in such service shall be erected after the approval as to size, quality, color and location by the Airport Manager of the City. The City shall further give Inland Limousine Service pro- tection from encroachment upon this franchise by taxicabs, livery conveyances, public conveyances, private conveyances, and City shall make such rules as are in the benefit of the public generally, including keeping taxicabs at a sufficient distance from the operation of the limousine service so that such taxicabs will not interfere with the operation of Inland Limousine Service. T- City will further act when necessary to protect Inland Limousine Service from interference which would detract from its performance under this contract. All motor vehicles shall carry a sign designating their use as limousine service in letters substan- tially in compliance with the requirements for signs on taxi- cabs under the City Taxicab Ordinance, and the sign "Inland Limousine Service "' shall suffice. No other signs shall be carried on any motor vehicle used in said service except with the approval of the Airport Manager, and such approval shall include the right to limit the size, quality, color and location on the vehicle of any and all such signs. No use shall be tirade of any of the Municipal Airport property or any structures thereon by Inland Limousine Service or any of its employees other than as herein specifically provided. -6- EXECUTED IN DUPLICATE, each of which shall be considered as an original, this the day of 1960. CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI BY __ City Manager ATTEST: City Secretary APPROVED AS TO LEGAL FORM: Oct. 1960 City Attorney ATTEST: Secretary INLAND TRANSPORT COMPANY, INC. BY -7- President THAT THE FOREGOING ORDINANCE WAS A FOR THE FI T AND PASs�It D TO ITS SECOND READING ON THIS THE DAY OF ,.� 19� BY THE FOLLOWING VOTES ELLROY KING JAMES L. BARNARD MRSo RAY AIRHEART JOSEPH B. DUNN PATRICK J. DUNNE R. A. HUMBLE GABE LOZANO, SR. PASSED AND APPROVED, THIS THE '10 DA AT ST o CITY S.EOETAR APPROVED AS TO LEGAL FORM THIS 5-- D AY OF 6�7' ,19& CITY ATTORNEY 19 Se MAYOR THE CITY F ORPUS C ISTI, TEXAS ELI-Roy KING JAMES L. BARNARD MRS. RAY AIRHEART JOSEPH B. DUNN PATRICK J. DUNNE R. A. HUMBLE GABE LOZANO, SR. THAT THE FOREGOING ORDINANCE WAS READ FOR THE SECOND TIME AND PASSED TO ITS THIRD READING ON THIS THE r DAY OF�w(1� 19 ECG , BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: ELLRDY KING JAMES L. BARNARD MRS. RAY AIRHEART JOSEPH B. DUNN PATRICK J. DUNNE R. A. HUMBLE GAGE LOZANO, SR. THAT THE FORE10MG ORDINANC W S FINALLY ON THIS THE DAY OF READ FOR TH > THIRD TIME AND PASSED a19, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTES ELLROY KING JAMES L. BARNARD MRSo RAY AIRHEART JOSEPH B. DUNN PATRICK J. DUNNE R. A. HUMBLE GABE LOZANO, SR. PASSED AND APPROVED, THIS THE '10 DA AT ST o CITY S.EOETAR APPROVED AS TO LEGAL FORM THIS 5-- D AY OF 6�7' ,19& CITY ATTORNEY 19 Se MAYOR THE CITY F ORPUS C ISTI, TEXAS This is to Certify, that policies in the name of Box 5147 (Street and Number) i l are in force at the date hereof, as follows: CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE Inland. Limousine Service, Inc. (Name of Insured) Corpus Christi, (city or Town) ) N Texas (State) „ -,- and cover, in accordance with the policy terms, Ira the event this policy 7.S cancelled, for any reason whatsoever, the above addressee will be given_ Ten (10) days prior notice. Attention: Mr. Pay Krir_g Certificate issued to City of Corpus Christi, Texas at Corpus Christi, Texas In the event of any material change in or cancelation of said policies the undersigned company will notify the party to whom this certificate is issued of such change or cancelation. HC11TE iNSUR.A1uCE rIery ri t7Rs?ntCC0TUA of i New Yo rk L GE.......... ATNT T � � Dated 1,•11 -6 ,�°� GU6469a (Ed. 5- ) U1iro11 .. NZ eG d SUPPLY ow. POLICY LIMITS OF LIABILITY KIND OF POLICY POLICY N0. PERIOD Bodily Injury Property Damage Provided by Workmen's A— Workmen's Eff. Compensation Law State of Nil Compensation Exp. B— Manufacturers' or Eff. Each person $ Each accident $ Contractors' Liability Exp. Each accident $ Aggregate $ C— Owners', Landlords' Eff. Each person $ Each accident $ and Tenants' Liability Exp. Each accident $ D— Owners' or Contractors' Eff. Each person $ Each accident $ Protective Liability Exp. Each accident $ Aggregate $ E— Scheduled Eff. Each person $ Each accident $ General Liability Exp. Each accident $ Aggregate $ F— Automobile Liability 6 66 of (l) Owned Vehicles —p3 i All (2) Hired Vehicles Eff. 1 -11 -62 Each person $ 5.;000o Each accident $ 5,000,00 Exp. 1- -11.63 Each accident $10000, (3) Other Non -owned Vehicles G--- Comprehensive Eft. Each person $ Each accident $ Liability (1) Automobile Exp. Each accident $ (2) General Eff. Each person $ Each accident $ Exp. Each accident $ Aggregate $ Aggregate $ Eff. Each person $ Each accident $ (3) General- Automobile Exp, Each accident $ Aggregate $ Aggregate $ and cover, in accordance with the policy terms, Ira the event this policy 7.S cancelled, for any reason whatsoever, the above addressee will be given_ Ten (10) days prior notice. Attention: Mr. Pay Krir_g Certificate issued to City of Corpus Christi, Texas at Corpus Christi, Texas In the event of any material change in or cancelation of said policies the undersigned company will notify the party to whom this certificate is issued of such change or cancelation. HC11TE iNSUR.A1uCE rIery ri t7Rs?ntCC0TUA of i New Yo rk L GE.......... ATNT T � � Dated 1,•11 -6 ,�°� GU6469a (Ed. 5- ) U1iro11 .. NZ eG d SUPPLY ow.