HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 4246-09-2013 A Resolution
NO. 4246-09-2013
APPOINTING CITY OF FORT WORTH MUNICIPAL JUDGE BENITA F. HARPER FOR
THE PURPOSE OF A DE NOVO HEARING REGARDING THE APPLICATION OF MAREDI
CORPORATION D/B/A UNITED CAB SERVICE FOR GRANT OFTAXICAB OPERATING
AUTHORITY WITHIN THE CITY OF FORT WORTH
WHEREAS, Maredi Corporation d/b/a United Cab Service ("United Cab") applied for
grant of taxicab operating authority within the city of Fort Worth on September 1 1, 2012; and
WHEREAS, the City's Vehicle for Hire Review Board (the "Board") denied United
Cab's application for operating authority; and
WHEREAS, United Cab timely appealed the denial to the Fort Worth Hearing Officer,
and the Hearing Officer affirmed the decision of the Board; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 34-207(f) of the Fort Worth City Code, the Hearing
Officer's decision is final unless otherwise directed by a majority of the City Council; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that the hearing and appeal processes were not in
accordance with the requirements as set forth in Chapter 34, Article VI of the Fort Worth City
Code; and
WHEREAS, the City Council wishes to exercise its discretion and grant United Cab a de
novo hearing regarding its application for operating authority;
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS THAT:
1. "The City Council hereby authorizes a de novo hearing regarding the application of
Maredi Corporation d/b/a United Cab Service for grant of taxicab operating authority
within the city of Fort Worth.
2. The City Council appoints Fort Worth Municipal Judge Benita F. Harper to preside
over the hearing.
3. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.
Adopted this 24'11 day of September, 2013. 4zt"ti' m1�4
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Mary Ka e,, Cit Secretary
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