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HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 18824-09-2009ORDINANCE NO 18824-09-2009 AN ORDINANCE GRANTING THE PRIVILEGE OF OPERATING AUTHORITY TO OPRYLAND HOTEL -TEXAS LIMITED PARTNERSHIP d/b/a GAYLORD TEXAN RESORT AND CONVENTION CENTER, FOR THE USE OF THE STREETS, ALLEYS, AND PUBLIC THOROUGHFARES OF THE CITY IN THE CONDUCT OF ITS LIMOUSINE BUSINESS, WHICH SHALL CONSIST OF THE OPERATION OF FIFTEEN (15) LIMOUSINES, FOR A THREE (3) YEAR PERIOD BEGINNING ON THE EFFECTIVE DATE SPECIFYING THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE GRANT PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE MAKING THIS ORDINANCE CUMULATIVE OF ALL ORDINANCES, PROVIDING FOR A PENALTY PROVIDING FOR WRITTEN ACCEPTANCE BY OPRYLAND HOTEL -TEXAS LIMITED PARTNERSHIP d/b/a GAYLORD TEXAN RESORT AND CONVENTION CENTER, PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, OPRYLAND HOTEL -TEXAS LIMITED PARTNERSHIP d!b/a GAYLORD TEXAN RESORT AND CONVENTION CENTER, has applied for operating authority to furnish LIMOUSINE service on the public streets, alleys, and thoroughfares of the Crty and, WHEREAS, the City of Fort Worth, pursuant to Section 34-204 of the Code of the City of Fort Worth (1986), as amended, has made inquiry and investigation into the application of OPRYLAND HOTEL -TEXAS LIMITED PARTNERSHIP d/b/a GAYLORD TEXAN RESORT AND CONVENTION CENTER, and, WHEREAS upon such inquiry and investigation and after thorough consideration of all the facts made available to it, the City Council finds 1 That the public necessity and convenience require the operation of FIFTEEN (15) LIMOUSINES m the City of Fort Worth, 2 That OPRYLAND HOTEL - TEXAS LIMITED PARTNERSHIP d/b/a GAYLORD TEXAN RESORT AND CONVENTION CENTER, is qualified and financially able to efficiently conduct such business to render such service to the public, consisting of the operation of FIFTEEN (15) LIMOUSINES upon the public streets, alleys and thoroughfares of the City of Fort Worth for a three (3) year period, beginning on the effective date, which shall be upon acceptance by the grantee and completion of the publication requirement as determined by Chapter 1 XXV Section 2 of the Charter of the Crty of Fort Worth and Section 34-205 of the City Code of Ordinances, 3 That the general welfare of the citizens of Fort Worth will best be served by the operation of FIFTEEN (15) LIMOUSINES by OPRYLAND HOTEL -TEXAS LIMITED PARTNERSHIP d/b/a GAYLORD TEXAN RESORT AND CONVENTION CENTER, and, 4 That all other requirements of Chapter 34 of the Code of the City of Fort Worth (1986), as amended, have been complied wzth by OPRYLAND HOTEL -TEXAS LIMITED PARTNERSHIP d/b/a GAYLORD TEXAN RESORT AND CONVENTION CENTER, and any violations thereof will result m the imposition of penalties as provided by Section 34-228 of the City Code of Ordinances. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS SECTION 1 That OPRYLAND HOTEL -TEXAS LIMITED PARTNERSHIP d/b/a GAYLORD TEXAN RESORT AND CONVENTION CENTER, a LIMITED PARTNERSHIP with its principal local place of business m GRAPEVINE, TARRANT COUNTY TEXAS and its headquarters m NASHVILLE, DAVIDSON COUNTY TENNESSEE, hereinafter referred to as `Company is hereby granted operating authority to use the present and future streets, alleys and public thoroughfares of the City of Fort Worth, Texas, m rts business of providing public limousine service within the said Crty's municipal limits with FIFTEEN (15) LIMOUSINES for a'three year period beginning on the effective date. SECTION 2. That the findings and recitations contained m the preamble hereof are expressly incorporated into and made a part of this ordinance as the findings of the City Council. 2 SECTION 3. That the Company as holder of the grant, and the Company's operations hereunder shall be governed at all times by the provisions of state and federal laws and regulations and Chapter 34 of the Code of the City of Fort Worth (1986), as amended. SECTION 4. That the authority herein granted shall be and remain subject to said Company's full, complete and satisfactory continuing compliance with all federal, state and local laws and ordinances, including but not limited to the Charter of the City of Fort Worth, and all relevant provisions of Chapter 34 Code of the City of Fort Worth (1986), as amended, and such other ordinances as may be adopted from time to time by the City Council governing and regulating the operation of Limousines in the City of Fort Worth. SECTION 5. That the Company acknowledges that the City of Fort Worth assumes no liability or responsibility m making this grant, and that by acceptance of this ordinance and grant, Company hereby agrees to indemnify hold harmless and defend the City of Fort Worth, its officers, agents, and employees, from and against any and all claims or suits, expense or liability for any and all property damage or loss andlor personal m~ury including death, to any and all persons, of whatsoever kind or character arising out of or in connection with any acts or omissions by Company its officers, agents, employees, drivers, licensees, invitees and passengers, in the exercise of the authority granted herein, and Company shall assume all liability and responsibility for same. SECTION 6. That the Company acknowledges that its drivers, property and operations shall be and remain subject at all times to such reasonable regulation by the City as is or may be necessary to protect the interests of the general public. As such, the Company understands and acknowledges that during the term of this ordinance and grant, the City of Fort Worth may adopt such ordinances that further regulate the operation of the Company's service within the City of Fort Worth, including the amount of fees to be paid, and that upon the adoption thereof, the Company shall 3 begin conducting its operations m compliance with the provisions of such ordinances. Further should the City later adopt an ordinance that would change the nature of the rights granted under this ordinance, the city reserves the right to cancel or otherwise modify any and all rights granted under this ordinance and issue a new grant of operating authority as long as Company is not m violation of any provision of Chapter 34 of the Code of the City of Fort Worth, Texas (1986), as amended. In the event the terms and conditions of this ordinance are in conflict with the provisions of any such ordinance adopted by the Crty the provisions of such ordinance shall supersede the terms and conditions of this ordinance to the extent they are m conflict. SECTION 7 That the Company acknowledges that payment of required fees, as specified m Chapter 34 of the Code of the City of Fort Worth, Texas (1986), as amended, is a requisite to exercising the privileges granted herein. SECTION S. That the Company shall be obligated to discharge any claim or audgment against rt finally established by law and the failure to do so for a period of one hundred eighty (180) days shall, ipso facto terminate all authonty under this grant. SECTION 9 That pursuant to Chapter 34 of the Code of the Crty of Fort Worth, Texas, (1986), as amended, the Company shall not sell, convey or transfer this grant of operating authonty to any other person, firm or corporation without the prior formal consent and approval of the Crty Council of the City of Fort Worth, nor shall the Company sell, transfer assign or otherwise encumber its limousine operation without the consent of the Fort Worth City Council. SECTION 10. That nothing herein contained shall be held or construed to confer upon the Company exclusive rights or privileges of any nature whatsoever 4 SECTION 11 That any suspension or revocation of the privileges granted herein may be accomplished under the applicable provisions of Chapter 34 of the Code of the City of Fort Worth, Texas (1986), as amended. SECTION 12. That the terms and provisions of this ordinance are severable andf shall be governed by Section 1 5 of Chapter 1 of the Code of the City of Fort Worth, Texas (1986), as amended. SECTION 13 That the provisions of this ordinance shall be and are hereby declared to be cumulative of all provisions of the Code of the City of Fort Worth, Texas (1986), as amended, with respect to the regulation and operation of public hmousme service within the City's municipal limits, and, m the event of conflict between the provisions of this ordinance and such Code, the provisions of the City Code shall govern and prevail. SECTION 14. A penalty may be imposed for violations of this ordinance in an amount not to exceed five hundred dollars ($500 00) Each day that a violation exists shall constitute a separate offense. Any violation of this ordinance shall be a class C misdemeanor SECTION 15 That after adoption of this ordinance, Company shall pay all required fees and file with the City Secretary written acceptance of the terms and provisions hereof. Such acceptance of and agreement to the provisions of this ordinance and grant shall be evidenced by the signature of the Company's authorized representative on the final page of this ordinance. 5 SECTION 16. The City Secretary of the City of Fort Worth, Texas, is hereby directed to publish the caption and penalty of this ordinance for two (2) days m the official newspaper of the City of Fort Worth, Texas, as authorized by Section 52 013 of the Texas Local Government Code, Chapter XXV of the Charter of the City of Fort Worth, and section 34-205 of the Crty Code of Ordinances. SECTION 17 That this ordinance shall take effect upon adoption, acceptance of the grant and payment of the fee by OPRYLAND HOTEL -TEXAS LIMITED PARTNERSHIP d/b/a GAYLORD TEXAN RESORT AND CONVENTION CENTER, and publication as required by law TO FO~1VI AND LEGALITY ASSISTANT COY ATTORNEY DATE ADOPTED September 22, 2009 ~. EFFECTIVE ~~~ ~<~ ~~ ACCEPTED BY OPRYLAND HOTEL - TEXAS LIMITED PARTNERSHIP d/b/a GAYLORD TEXAN RESORT AND CONVENTION CENTER 6 City of Fort Worth, Texas Mayor and Council Communication ~~ ~~ COUNCIL ACTION: Approved on 9/22/2009! -Ord. No, 1`$824-09-2009 DATE Tuesday September 22 2009 LOG NAME 20GAYLORD TEXAN ~~ REFERENCE NO *G-16704 SUBJECT Approve Findings of Ground Transportation Coordinator Regarding Application of Opryland Hotel Texas Limited Partnership d/b/a Gaylord Texan Resort and Convention Center to Operate Fifteen Limousines within the City of Fort Worth and Adopt Ordinance Granting Such Authority RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that the City Council 1 Consider and adopt the following findings of the Ground Transportation Coordinator a The public necessity and convenience require the operation of fifteen limousines upon the City streets alleys and thoroughfares, b Opryland Hotel Texas Limited Partnership d/b/a Gaylord Texan Resort and Convention Center is qualified and financially able to conduct a limousine service within the City c. Opryland Hotel Texas Limited Partnership d/b/a Gaylord Texan Resort and Convention Center has complied with the requirements of Chapter 34 of the City Code d Opryland Hotel Texas Limited Partnership d/b/a Gaylord Texan Resort and Convention Center presented facts in support of compelling demand and necessity for fifteen limousines e The general welfare of the citizens of the City will best be served by the addition of fifteen limousines upon City streets alleys and thoroughfares and 2 Adopt the attached ordinance granting Opryland Hotel Texas Limited Partnership d/b/a Gaylord Texan Resort and Convention Center operating authority for fifteen limousines on City streets for a three year period subject to and conditioned on Opryland Hotel Texas Limited Partnership d/b/a Gaylord Texan Resort and Convention Center complying with all requirements of Chapter 34 Article VI of the Code of the City of Fort Worth (1986) as amended DISCUSSION On July 18 2006 (M&C G-15295) the City Council authorized a grant of privilege to Opryland Hotel Texas Limited Partnership d/b/a Gaylord Texan Resort and Convention Center (Company) to operate 15 limousines on the streets, alleys and thoroughfares of the City of Fort Worth (City) On July 15 2009 Opryland Hotel Texas Limited Partnership d/b/a Gaylord Texan Resort and Convention Center submitted a renewal application seeking to operate 15 limousines within the City of Fort Worth Logname. 20GAYLORD TEXAN Page 1 of 3 Pursuant to Section 34-205 of the City Code when considering the Company's application the City Council must determine whether or not to adopt, approve or confirm the findings of the Ground Transportation Coordinator Under Section 34-204 in determining whether or not to recommend the granting of operating authority the Ground Transportation Coordinator shall consider among other things the following items. 1 Probable permanency and quality of the service offered by the applicant, the applicant's experience in rendering such service in the City or similar service elsewhere and the applicant's past record and experience in adjusting claims and paying judgments if any to claimants 2 The applicant's financial ability to provide the described service and ability to respond to claims or judgments arising by reason of business operations, injury to persons or damage to property resulting from operation of a limousine service 3 The character and condition of the vehicles to be used 4 If the applicant is a corporation or other business entity the qualification of the officers directors members and persons with economic interest making such application and each of the above-numbered items as applied to each of the stockholders officers members and directors 5 The applicant's character and past record and if the applicant is a corporation or other business entity that of its officers members and stockholders and 6 Such other information as presented during any public hearing that may bear on the public necessity and convenience The Ground Transportation Coordinator made the following findings and recommends approval a The Company is qualified and financially able to conduct a limousine service within the City• b The Company has complied with the requirements of Chapter 34 of the City Code c The Company presented facts in support of compelling demand and necessity for 15 limousines and d The general welfare of the citizens of the City will best be seared by the addition of 15 limousines upon City streets alleys and thoroughfares. The three year period shall commence on the effective date which shall be upon acceptance by the grantee and completion of the publication requirement in accordance with Chapter XXV Section 2 of the City Charter and Section 34-205 of the Code of Ordinances The potential annual revenues from the collection of applicable fees under Chapter 34 is estimated to be $900 00 FISCAL INFORMATION /CERTIFICATION The Financial Management Services Director certifies that the Transportation and Public Works Department is responsible for the collection and deposit of fees due to the City FUND CENTERS TO Fund/Account/Centers GG01 421352 0201002 900.00 FROM Fund/Account/Centers CERTIFICATIONS Logname• 20GAYLORD TEXAN Page 2 of 3 Submitted for City Manager's Office b~ Originating Department Head. Additional Information Contact: Fernando Costa (6122) William A. Verkest P E Gerald Taylor (6987) (7801) Logname• 20GAYLORD TEXAN Page 3 of 3