HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 21775-06-2015 ORDINANCE NO. 21775-06-2015
AN ORDINANCE BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT
WORTH., APPROVING RESOLUTION NO. 2015-05-074 OF THE
DALLAS/FORT WORTH INTERNATIONAL A.IRPOR,'.I' BOARD WHICH
AMENDS CHAPTER 4 OF THE DALLAS/FORT WORTH
INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT BOARD'S CODE OF RULES AND
REGULATIONS, AS AMENDED; PROVIDINC A SEVERABILITY
CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR A FINE NOT TO EXCEED TWO
THOUSAND DOLLARS ($2,000) PER DAY FOR ANY VIOLATION
THEREOF; PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR
PUBLICATION IN THE OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, Section &F of the 1.968 C ontract and Agreement, as amended, between the
City of Fort Worth, and the City of Dallas, Texas, provides that the Dallas/Fort Worth
International AitT)ort Board shall have the power, by a duly adopted order, to adopt and enforce
rules and regulations for the orderly, safe, efficient and stirdtary operation of the Airport, and to
prescribe reasonable penalties for the breach of any rule or regulation not to exceed the
maximurn fines authorized by state law; and
WHEREAS, Sections 22,082 of the Texas Tra.risportation (.",ode, Chapter 22, Subchapter
D and Section &F of the 1968 Contract and Agreement, as an ended, provide that such orders by
the .Dallas/I."ort Worth Intemational Airport Board shall bectome effective only upon approval of
the govemixig bodies of the Cities of Fort Worth and Dallas and proper publication; and
WHEREAS, on May 7, 2015, the Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport Board passed,
approved, and ordered. Resolution No. 2015-05-074, which amends the Dallas/Fort Worth
[nternational Airl°.)ort Board's Code of Rules and Regulations, as arnended, to arnend Chapter 4,
to require all transportation for hire operators, drivers, and vehicles to comply with the standards
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of either the City of Fort Worth or the City of Dallas, to amend provisions regulating limousine
services to include a broader range vehicles, which will be reclassified as prearranged services,
and to renumber and change chapter titles; and
WHEREAS, the Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport Board has requested that the
City Councils of the Cities of Fort Worth and Dallas approve its said Resolution No. 2015-05-
074 in order that it may become effective.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF FORT WORTH TEXAS.
SECTION 1.
That all of the declarations and findings contained in the preamble of this ordinance are
made a part hereof and shall be fully effective as part of the ordained subject matter of this
ordinance.
SECTION 2.
That Resolution No. 2015-05-074 of the Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport Board,
a duly certified copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit "A" and is made a part of this
ordinance by reference, is hereby approved.
SECTION 3.
That after publication of a substantive statement relating to the contents of Resolution
No. 2015-05-074 of the Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport Board in a newspaper of general
circulation in each of the counties of Tarrant and Dallas, stating that a breach of any provision of
Resolution No. 2015-05-074 will subject the violator to a penalty, and stating that the full text of
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Resolution No. 2015-05-074 and any attachments to it are on file in the principal office of the
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport Board to be read by any interested party. Resolution No.
2015-05-074 shall thereafter have the same force and effect within the boundaries of the
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport as an ordinance by the City Council of the City of Fort
Worth would have in the City of Fort Worth, and the penalty shall be enforced in the same
manner in which penalties prescribed by other ordinances of the City of Fort Worth are enforced.
SECTION 4.
That the sections, paragraphs, sentences, clauses and phrases of this ordinance are
severable, and if any phrase, clause, sentence, paragraph or section shall be declared
unconstitutional or invalid by the valid judgment or decree of any court of competent
jurisdiction, the unconstitutionality or invalidity shall not affect any of the remaining phrases,
clauses, sentences, paragraphs, and sections of this ordinance, since the same would have been
enacted without the incorporation of any unconstitutional phrase, clause, sentence, paragraph, or
section.
SECTION 5.
Any person, firm or corporation who violates, disobeys, omits, neglects or refuses to
comply with or who resists the enforcement of any of the provisions of this ordinance or
Resolution No. 2015-05-074 shall be fined not more than Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00) or
more than Two Thousand Dollars ($2000.00) for each offense relating to fire safety or public
health and sanitation, including the dumping of refuse. Each day that a violation is committed,
continued, or permitted to exist shall constitute a separate offense.
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SECTION 6.
All rights and remedies of the City of Fort Worth, Texas, are expressly saved as to any
and all violations of the provisions of any other ordinances affecting the Code of Rules and
Regulations of the Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport Board which have accrued at the time
of the effective date of this ordinance; and, as to such accrued violations and all pending
litigation, both civil and criminal, whether pending in court or not, under such ordinances, same
shall not be affected by this ordinance but may be prosecuted until final disposition by the courts.
SECTION 7.
That the City Secretary of the City of Fort Worth, Texas is hereby directed to publish the
caption, penalty clause and effective date of this ordinance for two days in the official newspaper
of the City of Fort Worth, Texas, as authorized by Texas Local Government Code, Section
52.013.
SECTION 8.
That this ordinance shall take effect immediately from and after its passage and
publication as required by law, in accordance with the provisions of the Charter of the City of
Fort Worth, and it is accordingly so ordained.
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY:
By: _ -
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Assistant City Atto ey lary J. K c r (pity ec,retary
Adopted and Effective: June 9, 2015
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EXHIBIT
May 8, 2015
STATE OF TEXAS §
COUNTY OF DALLAS §
COUNTY OF TARRANT §
I, Kristy Anderson, Board Secretary of the Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport
Board, do hereby certify that the attached is a true and correct copy of
Resolution No. 2015-05-074, approved by the Dallas-Fort Worth International
Airport Board of Directors at its Board Meeting held on May 7, 2015.
WITNESS MY HAND AND SEAL OF THE DALLAS-FORT WORTH
INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT BOARD, this the 8" of May 2015.
KrisVnderson
Board Secretary
DALLAS FORT WORTH INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT BOARD
OFFICIAL BOARD ACTION/RESOLUTION
Date Committee Subject Resolution#
05/07/2015 Operations Amendment to the Code of Rules and Regulations of the 2015-05-074
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport Board.., Chapter 4,
Ground Transportation
Action
That the Airport Board approve amendments to Chapter 4 of the Code of Rules and Regulations of the
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport Board relating to Vehicles for Hire.
Description
•This action will approve amendments to Chapter 4, Ground Transportation
•Retains conformity with Owner Cities Rules governing Transportation for it services
•Major revisions include
♦ Require Transportation for it companies, such as taxicab or pre-arranged operators, to
obtain either a City of Dallas or City of Fort Worth Operating Authority in order to obtain
Operating Authority at DFW Airport
♦ Enable pre-arranged Transportation Network Companies (TNCs) to be authorized to obtain
Operating Authority at DFW Airport
♦ Remove limitations on the number of taxicab companies, vehicles and taxicab drivers that are
authorized at DFW Airport
♦ Require vehicle operators to obtain either a City of Dallas or City of Fort Worth driver permit in
order to operate at DFW Airport
♦ Remove DFW Airport from issuing driver permits fort icab or pre-arranged drivers
Justification
*Supports our Owner Cities in simplifying and further aligning DFW regulations related to
Transportation for it services at DFW Airport
*Eliminates redundant permitting fees and administration, and ensures conformity with Owner Cities'
rules governing Transportation for it
• Enables high demand new transportation service offering which is in conformity with Owner Cities
strategic product offering
D/S/M/WBE Information
• N/A- Not subject to the Board's D/S/M/WBE Program Policies (Board policies and amendments).
Contract# Agreement# Purchase Order# Action Amount Revised Amount
$0 $0
For Information contact Fund Project# External Funding Source Amount
F. Paul Martinez $0
3-7150
Resolution#2015-05-074
Additional Information
•Per State Law and the 1968 Contract and agreement, these amendments will also need to be
approved by the Dallas and Fort Worth City Councils and will be effective upon such approval being :
obtained,
Additional Attachments. N
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE DALLAS-FORT WORTH INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT BOARD
Section 1. That the attached amendments to the Code of Rules and Regulations of the Dallas/Fort Worth
International Airport Board be and are hereby approved. Section 2. That the Chief Executive Officer, or
Designee, be and is hereby directed to forward the attached amended Code of Rules and Regulations of the
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport Board to the Cities of Dallas and Fort Worth along with a request that
their respective City Councils take action to approve same. Section S. That the Chief Executive Officer, or
Designee, be and is hereby authorized tot such further action as he deems necessary to see to the
passage and enforceability of the attached amended Code of Rules and Regulations of the Dallas/Fort
Worth InternationalAirport Board.
Approved as to Form by Approved as to Funding by Approved as to M/WBE by
Rodriguez, Elaine Miyashita, Glenn Lee, Tamela
Legal Counsel AVP Capital Planning VP Business Diversity& Dev
Apr 23, 201511:46 am Finance Business Diversity and
Apr 23, 2015 7:29 am Development
Apr 23, 2015 12:05 am
SIGNATURE REQUIRED FOR APPROVAL
Approved by
Department Head May 7 2015 311�
Operations _-;�tr_ _6 m
Apr 22, 2015 6-25 pm Chief Executive Officer to
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CHAP T"cR 4 GMund Transpertatio-Rules arc!Regulators
CHAPTER
GROUND TRANSPORTATION RULES AND REGULATIONS
ARTICLE I.
GENERAL PROVISIONS.
Sec.4-1. Statement of policy.
Sec.4-2. General authority for enforcement.
Sec.4-3. Exemptions.
Sec.4-4. Definitions.
Sec.4-5. Establishment of Rules and Regulations.
Sec,4-6. Establishment of Procedures.
ARTICLE II.
OPERATING AUTHORITY.
Sec.4-7. Operating authority required.
Sec.4-8. Insurance.
Sec.4-9. Application for issuance, renewal, amendment or temporary
amendment of operating authority.
Sec. 4-10. Suspension and revocation of operating authority.
Sec.4-11. Appeal of denial,suspension or revocation.
Sec.4-12. Fees.
Sec.4-13. Advertisement of regulated service.
Sec.4-14. Holder's records and reports.
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ARTICLE Ill,
DRIVER PERMIT REQUIRED.
Sec, 4-15. Driver permit required.
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Sec. 4-2416 Display of permit.
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Sec.4-2417 Suspension of a driver pem*-by the administrator.
Sec.4-M18 Revocationofa driver
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ARTICLE IV.
MISCELLANEWOUS HOLDER AND DRIVER REGULATIONS.
Sec. 4,1819 Holder's and driver's duty to comply.
Sec,4-2020 Holders duty to enforce compliance by drivers.
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Sec.4-3421 Holders service responsibilities.
See.4-3222. Information to be supplied upon request of the administrator.
Sec.4-3323. Falsifi cation and non-transferability of authorization.
ARTICLE V.
GENERAL SERVICE RULES AND REGULATIONS.
See. 44424. Regulations for use of holding stands.
Sec.4-3525. Loading and discharging of passengers.
Sec.4-W26 Pre-arranged trip information.
Sec.4-U27. Cruising.
Sec.4-38-28. Solicitation of passengers.
Sec.4-3029. Conduct of driver.
Sec.4-4-930. Return of passenger's property.
Sec.4-44-31 Not-for-hire status of vehicles.
Sec.4-Q32. Taxicab service.
Sec. 4-4433. Prearranged servi ce.
ARTICLE V1.
FARES.
See.4 44ii
Sec.4-4534 Rates of fare for taxicab.
Sec.4-4635 Fare collection procedure for taxicab.
Sec. 4-36. Rates of krp Fornotbad:Indent:Left: 0.5',Mrst fine: 0.5'
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ARTICLE VII.
REGULATED VEHICLE STANDARDS AND INSPECTION.
Sec,4-4737 Standards.
See.4-"38. Inspection.
Sec.4-4939. False representation.
Sec. 4-6490 Decals.
See.4-&W. Equipment.
Sec.4-5242. Taxicab equipment.
Sec.4-6343. Taximeter.
ARTICLE VIII.
ENFORCEMENT.
Sec.4-5444 Authority to inspect.
Sec.4-5646 Removal of evidence of authorization.
Sec.4-6646 Assistance by Department of Public Safety.
Sec.4-5747. Correction order,
Sec.4-&M8. Service of notice.
Sec.4-5949 Appeals.
See.4-9050 Criminal Offenses.
Sec.4-6451 Administrative fines.
ARTICLE 1.
GENERAL PROVISIONS.
SEC.4-1. STATEMENT OF POLICY.
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It is the policy of the Airport Board and the Cities of Darias and Fort Worth to
promote and provide adequate and efficient regulated services at the Airport.To this
end, rules and regulations for regulated services at the Airport are developed to protect
the public health and safety,to promote the public convenience and necessity,and to
facilitate efficient utilization of the roadway system and terminal curbside space while
respecting the concept of free enterprise.
C. - . GENERAL AUTHORITY FOR ENFORCEMENT
The Administrator shall implement and enforce this chapter and may by written
order establish procedures, not inconsistent with this chapter, determined as necessary
to discharge the Administrators duties under, or to effect the policy of,this chapter.
SEC.4-3. EXEMPTIONS.
(a)Except when the vehicle has been issued a decal pursuant to this chapter,
these Rules and Regulations do not apply to a vehicle or to a person
operating a vehicle that is:
(1)owned by a nonprofit organizadon and carrying only passengers
associated with that organization,if no compensation is received from
any other person for carrying the passengers;
he
,2'pr-ey;dedby-aff-e��efmaplayeeas-
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(4)L2 Lentering the Airport for the sole purpose of terminating a trip that
lawfully originated outside of the Airpot.L,-Gr
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(*LU_These Rules and Regulations,except for SEC.4-U24.through 4-3433
do not apply to a vehicle or to a person operating a vehicle that is owned by
the federal or state government or by a political subdivision of the state.
(e)LcLA person or vehicle exempted under this subsection is subject to a fee, in
an amount to b e d esignated by the Airport Board Schedule of Charges, as
amended,for operating at the Airport, using the holding stands,or obtaining
an authorization decal.
SEC.4-4. DEFINITIONS.
The definition of a term in the Rules and Regulations applies to each
grammatical variation of the term. Unless the context requires a different definition:
ADMINISTRATOR means the Pireetw;-Vice President of Operations of the
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport Board, and includes representatives, agents or
Airport Board employees designated by the Administrator.
AIRPORT means all of the land, improvement,facilities, and developments
within the boundaries of the Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport.
AIRPORT BOARD OR BOARD means the Dallas/Fort Worth International
Airport Board.
CENTRAL QUEUE means the location from which regulated vehicles are
dispatched to specific locations on the Airport.
COMPLIANCE PROGRAM means the program established by the Administrator
to ensure compliance with Chapter 4 of the Code of Rules and Regulations of the
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport Board.
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CRUISING means driving a regulated vehicle within 1000 feet of a terminal,
hotel, or terminal area on the Airport without a dispatch authorization or other form of
permission from the Administrator.
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY means the Department of Public Safety of
the Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport Board.
DEPARTMENT OF OPERATIONS means the Department of Operations of the
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport Board.
DESTINATION means an exact and separate place, point, or address.
DRIVER means an individual granted permission by the Administrator to drive or
operate a regulated vehicle.
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EMPLOYEE means any person, sole proprietorship, partnership, corporation,
association,stockholder,joint venture,or independent contractor in the service of
another, under any contract of hire whether express or implied,oral or written.
CEO means the Chief Executive Officer of the Dallas/Fort Worth International
Airport Board,or his designee.
HOLDER means an individual, sole proprietorship,partnership,corporation,joint
venture or other legal entity granted operating authority to provide regulated service at
the Airport,or the holder's designated agent.
HOLDING STAND means all authorized queuing, loading,and holding areas as
designated by the Administrator.
INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR means a taxicab or pre-arranged services
driver who has contracted with a holder.
LAWFUL ORDER means a verbal or written directive issued by the Administrator
or the Administrator's duly authorized representative in the performance of the
Administrator's duties in the enforcement of the Rules and Regulations authorized by
this chapter.
LEGAL RESIDENT means a citizen of the United States or a person residing in
the United States in accordance with federal immigration laws.
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LIMOUSINE means a full size luxury sedan-:_ervehicle or other vehicle awAed-of
1eaeed-by4he-hGkWF4Ad approved by the Administrator.
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ON-DEMAND means a taxicab transportation service that has not been pre-
arranged by Airport patrons traveling from the Airport to their destination.
OPERATE means to drive or to be in control of a regulated vehicle,
OPERATING AUTHORITY means permission granted by the Administrator to
operate a regulated service at the Airport.
OPERATOR means the driver or owner of a regulated vehicle or the holder of an
operating authority under which the vehicle is operated.
OWNER means the person to whom state license plates for a vehicle have been
issued or the person who leased the vehicle.
PERSON means an individual, firm,partnership,corporation, sole proprietorship,
govemment,association,company,or an agency,trust, partnership of two or more
persons having a joint or common economic interest.
PRE-ARRANGED means an appointment made by a regulated service with a
passenger to provide service,that was initiated by a person co ntacling the regulated
service by telephone, correspondence or other oral_wdtten or_e1ectronic-oFv*itten
communication including mobile apli tions,
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PREARRANGED SERVICE means a passenger transportation service operated
for hire on a orearranged basis using limousines taxicabs or other vehicles authorized
by the Administrator.
REGULATED SERVICE means a taxicab or 4mevs44e-prqgyancLed service and
includes, but is not limited to, a facility from which the service is operated, regulated
vehicles used in the operation of the service, a driver,and a person who owns, controls,
or operates the service.
REGULATED VEHICLE means a taxicab or prearranged service
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RULES AND REGULA71ONS means the Ground Transportation rules and
regulations established under Chapter 4, Ground Transportation Rules and Regulations,
of the Code of Rules and Regulations of the Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
Board, as amended.
SCHEDULE OF CHARGES means the Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
Board Schedule of Charges, as amended.
SEATING CAPACITY means the number of passengers capable of being
transported in a vehicle based upon the number of manufacturer installed seat belts,as
required by law.
SERVICE AREA means for prearranged serviceslin4owai44e, the area made up of
the counties of Dallas,Tarrant, Southeast Denton and Southwest Collin;for taxicab
service, the area made up of the counties of Dallas,Tarrant, Rockwall, Kaufman, Ellis,
Johnson, Parker,Wise, Denton, and Collin.
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TAXICAB means a vehicle as approved by the Administrator,with a minimum of
three doors and a seating capacity of not less than five nor more than eight, including
the river, used to transport persons for hire that uses a taximeter or t6R
Meter to compute a fare, and typically operates on irregular routes, irregular schedules,
and on an on-demand or pre-arranged basis.
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TAXICAB SERVICE means a passenger transportation service operated for hire
on an on-demand or pre-arranged basis that uses taxicabs in the operation of the
service that includes a twenty-four hour, seven day per week dispatching system.
TAXIMETER OR TRIP METER means a measuring device that mechanically or
electronically computes a fare based upon the distance traveled,the time the vehicle is
engaged, and any other basis for charges which are specified in the operating authority
or rates authorized by the Administrator.
TERMINAL AREAS means the roadways, parking lots,holding stands, and
sidewalks servicing the arrival and departure areas of all Airport terminals and the
Airport hotels.
SEC.4-5. ESTABLISHMENT OF RULES AND REGULATIONS.
(a)Before submitting a proposal to the Airport Board to adopt, amend or repeal a
rule or regulation,the Administrator shall hold a public hearing on the
proposal.The Administrator shall fix the time and place of the hearing and
shall notify each holder and such other persons as the Administrator
determines may be interested in the subject matter of the hearing.
(b)After the Airport Board acts upon the proposal,the Administrator shall notify
the holders and such other interested persons of the action and shall post a
notice in the Airport Board Ground Transportation Regulation Office, for a
minimum of ten days. The action shall become effective immediately upon
approval by the Airport Board.
SEC.4-6. ESTABLISHMENT OF PROCEDURES.
The Administrator may by written order establish procedures not inconsistent
with the Rules and Regulations,which the Administrator determines are necessary to
discharge the Administrator's duty to implement the Rules and Regulations.
ARTICLE II.
OPERATING AUTHORITY.
SEC.4-7. OPERATING AUTHORITY REQUIRED.
(a) A person or owner shall not operate a regulated service or represent to a
passenger that a regulated vehicle is available for hire at the Airport without
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an approved operating authority issued by the Administrator,The
Administrator may place conditions and/or limitations on the operating
authority as determined necessary to effect the policy of this chapter.
(b)A person or owner shall not transport a passenger for hire or solicit the
transport of a passenger for hire by a regulated service at the Airport unless
the person driving the vehicle,or another who employs or contracts with the
person driving the vehicle, holds an approved operating authority issued
under this chapter or through another form of pennission from the
Administrator.
(c)A person shall not engage or hire a regulated service vehicle is the
person knows does not have an operating authority or another form of
permission from the Administrator.
(d)A holder's operating authority is not transferable.
(a)An operating authority may be issued for a period not to exceed one year and
shall expire annually on the date designated in the operating authority.
SEC.48. INSURANCE.
(a)-During the authorized period of operating authority,a holder shall procure and
keep in full for automobile liability insurance that meets or exceeds the
insurance requirements of 16S• Ayjn,wMch the.hoW.. _ _is a authorized.ad
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company providing coverage is required to notify the
Administrator in writing not fewer than thirty days before
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canceling,failing to renew or making a material change to the
insurance policy;
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byname as additional insured the Airport Board and the Cities
of Dallas and Fort Worth and their officers and employ
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BEC 4-9. APPLICATION FOR ISSUANCE, RENEWAL,AMENDMENT OR
TEMPORARY AMENDMENT OF OPERATING AUTHORITY
To request issuance, renewal, amendment or temporary amendment of an
operating authority, a person or holder shall submit a written application with any fees
required in a manner established by the Administrator.The Administrator may request a
person or holder to provide such information as the Administrator considers necessary
for the implementation and enforcement of this chapter,for the protection of the public
safety,or tom t any other local,state,or federal laws, rules,regulations, or guidelines.
The applicant shall be the person who will own, control,or operate the proposed
service. The applicant shall be authorized to operate as a regulated service in the City
service-.
(a)The Administrator shall establish:
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(1)qualifications and/or criteria for issuing regulated service operating
authority-,
(2) procedures for renewal of operating authority;
(3)procedures for amending operating authority-1,-�,
(4)
(b)An applicant for taxicab operating authority shall:
(2)L1 Lbe authorized to operate a taxicab or for hire tram ortatiora_service
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area and shall provide a copy of that cfty's_gggng!iD authority oe it.
(c)An applicant for operating authority shall:
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authority if:
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(2)L1-the applicant failed to comply with all requirements;
fa)M_the applicant or any person holding an ownership interest in the
application has n convicted twice, suspended twice, or convicted
once and suspended once, of a violation of these Rules and
Regulations within the preceding two years;
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{4)j3)_the applicant made a false statement as to a material matter in the
application for operating authority;
(6)oLthe applicant or any person holding an ownership interest in the
application has been convicted of a city, state, or federal law that
would reasonably tend to indicate that the applicant is not fit to perform
a regulated service; or
(6)j5)_the applicant has had a regulated service operating authority or
driver permit revoked within a two-year period prior to the date of
application.
SEC.4-10. SUSPENSION AND REVOCATION OF OPERATING AUTHORITY.
(a)The Administrator may suspend or revoke a regulated service operating
authority if the Administrator determines that the holder has:
(9)made a false statement as to a material matter in the application for
issuance or renewal of the applicant's operating authority;
(2)failed to comply with provisions of the Rules and Regulations,a lawful
order,or a procedure established by the Administrator;
(3)failed to comply with the terms and conditions set forth in the operating
authority;
(4) been convicted of a violation of another city,state or federal law or
regulation which would reasonably tend to indicate lack of fitness of the
holder to perform a regulated service;or
(5) failed to pay all fees required by this chapter in a manner approved by
the Administrator.
(b)The Administrator may suspend a holder's operating authority for a period not
to exceed sixty days.At the end of the suspension period,the holder may
resume operating at the Airport after providing verification to the Administrator
that the deficiency causing the suspension has been corrected by the holder.
Failure to correct a deficiency within the time period established by the
Administrator may result in revocation of a holder's operating authority.
(c)A holder whose operating authority has been revoked shall not reapply for an
operating authority before the expiration of twenty-four months from the date
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of revocation or, in the case of an appeal,the date the appeal hearing officer
affirms the revocation.
SEC.4-11. APPEAL OF DENIAL,SUSPENSION OR REVOCATION.
If the Administrator denies issuance, renewal, amendment,suspends,or revokes
a regulated service operating authority, the action is final unless,within ten days from
the date of receiving written notice of the action,the affected applicant or holder files an
appeal in accordance with this chapter.
SEC.4-12. FEES.
(a)All regulated service fees shall be established in accordance with the
Schedule of Charges.
(b)Should a holder allow the payment of any fee required under this chapter to
become delinquent, a late payment charge shall be collected in accordance
with the Schedule of Charges and/or the holder's operating authority may be
suspended or revoked.
(c)All fees shall be paid in a manner established by the Administrator.
(d)No refund of fees shall be made.
SEC.4-13. ADVERTISEMENT OF REGULATED SERVICE.
(a)A person commits an offense if the person advertises or causes to be
advertised the Operation of a regulated service at the airport that does not
have operating authority Granted under this chapter,when the advertisement
is reasonably calculated to be seen by Persons seeking such service at the
airport.
(b) It is a defense to prosecution under SEC.4-13.(a)that the person was the
publisher of the Advertising material and had no knowledge that the service
was not permitted under this Chapter.
SEC.4-14. HOLDER'S RECORDS AND REPORTS.
(a)Each holder shall maintain at a single location such categories of its business
records of its service as the Administrator may require.
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(b)The method used in maintaining the records shall be approved by the
Administrator,and the Administrator may require maintenance of certain
records which the Administrator determines necessary for monitoring the
activities, operations, service or safety record of a holder.
(c) A holder shall maintain a record of the driver of each regulated service vehicle
operated under the holders operating authority. The records shall include the
name of each driver who has operated the regulated service vehicle and the
dates and times of each driver's operation of the vehicle.
(d)A holder shall make such records available for inspection by the Administrator
or provide the Administrator with information contained in those records upon
request.
ARTICLE Ill.
DRIVER PERMIT.
SEC.4-15. DRIVER PERMIT REQUIRED.
(a)A per-son shall not operate at the Airport without a valid driver pennit issued to
by lthe CiA of Dallas or the Fort Worth. r:
(b)A holder of an operating authority shall not allow a person to operate a
vehicle with an Air o—rt authorization de at the Airport that is owned,
controlled,or operated by the holder unless the person has a valid driver
permit issued by the City of Dallas or the City of—Fort Worth.
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(c) It is not a defense to prosecution that the person was operating a vehicle
granted a certificate issued by the TX-DOT.
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SEC.4-21-116. DISPLAY OF PERMIT.
While on duty,a driver shall«m/c� mulaydipa , ya the dn4rpermit m ammmr
established by the Administrator.
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(W-W—While on duty, a anver snau aiiow tree Administrator,Airport Board official,
or a peace officer to examine the driver permit upon request.
bj_A driver permit is invalid unless presented with a valid Texas Driver's
License of the appropriate class.
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SEC.4-2417 SUSPENSION OF A DRIVER PERMIT-BY THE
ADMINISfWATOR.
(a)If the Administrator determines that a driver has failed to comply with any
provision of the Rules and Regulations G,-4-4fiW,the
Administrator may suspend the drivers authorizatl n to olDerate at the Air_
pen;*-for a definite period of time not to exceed six months.
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(r4jb_The Administrator shall notify the holder and the city in which the driver is
2ganitted a44ver4nAv##rKj-of a suspension of the driver pem*-updek�"
SeGtkm-and include in the notice:
(1)the reason for the suspension;
(2)the date the suspension begins-,
(3)the duration of the suspension,;�
SEC.4-M B. REVOCATION OF A DRIVER4)E " ,
(a) The Administrator may revoke a dhver_s_aqt_hg:Ci __tg rate aLt
_4glion operate_g .h:q
Lirp2q-permit if the Administrator determines that the driver:
(1)operated a regulated vehicle inside the Airport during a period in which
the driver peA4*-was suspended
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WL2Loperated a regulated vehicle for a person not holding a valid
operating authority;
(4) Formatbed,Indent Left:..1.25", No bullcts or
numbering
(5)f3l—received either a suspension in excess of ten days 9F4-GewAefien
within the twelve
month period preceding the conduct,or three times within the twenty-
four month period preceding the conduct;
�6)L4Lengaged in conduct that could reasonably be determined to be
detrimental to the public safety;or
q4 L failed to submit payment of any regulated service fees as
established in accordance with the Schedule of Charges and in a
manner approved by the Administrator.
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(b) The Administrator shall notify the holder and the cit in which the
j driver is_permitted s of a revocation of the driver and include in
the notice:
(1)the reason for the revocation;
( )the date the revocation begirds; and
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ARTICLE IV,D
MISCELLANEOUS HOLDER AND RIVER REGULATIONS.
SEC.449119 HOLDEWS AND DRIVER'S DUTY TO COMPLY.
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(a) A holder shall comply with the terms and conditions of the holder's operating
authority, lawful orders of the Administrator,the Rules and Regulations, and
other laws applicable to the operation ofo regulated service. |tis not a
defense to prosecution that the trip originated in another city.
(b) A driver shall comply with the Rules and Regulations, other laws applicable
hu the operation ofa motor vehicle in this State, lawful orders oythe
Administrator,and orders issued by the holder employing or contracting with
the driver in connection with the holder's discharge of the holder's duty under
the holder's operating authority and the Rules and Regulations. |tia not a
defense to prosecution that the trip originated in another city.
(o) A holder and driver shall comply with the Compliance Program as
established by the Administrator
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SEC."02&. HOLDER'S DUTY TO ENFORCE COMPLIANCE BY DRIVERS.
(a) A holder shall establish policy and take action bo discourage,prevent, or
correct violations of the Rules and Regulations, procedures,and lawful orders
bydhverswhoarwoperafingavmhidaunderthaho|der'sopenatingau1hoh!y.
(b)A holder shall not allow a driver to operate a vehicle under the holder's
operating authority if the holder knows or has reasonable cause bmsuspect
that the driver has failed to comply wh1h the Rules and Regulations orother
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applicable law, r the lawful orders ofthe
Administratoc
(c)All holders shall be responsible for training all drivers employed byor
contracting wfth the holder in:
FRAi
f3)JaRu|es and Regu|mbons� and
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-all procedures established by the Administrator regarding the
operation of a regulated vehicle at the Airport,
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numbering—,
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SEC.4.3-1.21, HOLDER'S SERVICE RESPONSIBILITIES.
(a) A holder shall provide regulated service for passengers at the Airport in
accordance with service levels and standards approved by the Administrator.
(b)A holder shall cooperate with the Administrator in all phases of regulated
service operations to provide prompt,efficient,and economical service and
shall respond promptly to specific requests by the Administrator for regulated
service during periods of shortage.
(c) A holder shall respond to all customer complaints regarding Airport service
within ten days from receipt of the complaint and advise the Administrator of
any and all action taken in response to the complaint.
(d)A holder shall provide each driver with any and all forms as required by this
chapter.All forms are subject to approval by the Administrator.
(e)The Administrator may establish procedures to monitor the regulated services
at the Airport including, but not limited to the following:
(1)condition of regulated vehicles;
(2)constancy of service at the Airport;
(3)adherence to all Rules and Regulations;
(4) driver conduct;
(5) passenger complaints;and
(6) holding stand management.
SEC.422. INFORMATION TO BE SUPPLIED UPON REQUEST OF THE
ADMINISTRATOR.
In addition to any other information required by this chapter,a holder shall submit
to the Administrator,upon request,the following:
(a)a current list of vehicles operating under the holder's operating authority;
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,(G)LtLthe names of the current officers, owners,and/or managers of the
regulated service; and
ftc)_any other information determined necessary for the effective control and
collection of fees associated with of regulated service at the Airport.
SEC.4-3323. FALSIFICATION AND NONTRANSFERABILITY OF
AUTHORIZATION.
(a)A driver permit, badge, decal,entry or dispatch ticket, emblem or any other
item assigned to one person or vehicle is not transferable to another person,
vehicle, or holder.
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(at)A person, holder or driver commits an offense if the person,holder or driver:
(1)forges,alters,or counterfeits a driver permit, badge, decal,entry or
dispatch ticket, emblem drip or any other Rem required by
the Rules and Regulations or other applicable law;
(2) possesses a forged, altered, or counterfeited driver permit, badge,
decal, entry or dispatch ticket, emblem or any other
item required by the Rules and Regulations or other applicable lavr, or
(3)possesses more than one d i permit, badge,decal,entry or
dispatch ticket, emblem or any other item required by the Rules and
Regulations or other applicable law, unless authorized by the
Administrator.
ARTICLE V.
GERNERAL SERVICE RULES AND REGULATIONS.
SEC.4-3424, REGULATIONS FOR USE OF HOLDING STANDS.
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(a)A vehicle is unauthorized on a holding stand if the vehicle is not equipped
with a decal issued by the Administrator.
(b) A vehicle on a holding stand without authorization from the Administrator
may be removed from the holding stand and impounded with all towing and
storage fees to be paid by the vehicle owner.
(c) While on duty at the Airport, a driver shall queue only on designated holding
stands as authorized by the Administrator.
(d)While using a designated holding stand,a driver shall not:
(1) leave the vehicle except to provide such assistance to a passenger as
is reasonably necessary after being engaged,provided the driver
remains within the designated holding stand, unless otherwise
authorized by the Administrator, or
(2)perform or allow to be performed repairs or maintenance on the
vehicle.
(e)A driver shall not utilize the holding stand while off duty.
(f)A driver shall:
(1)remain at a designated holding stand only long enough to load or
discharge passengers and then expeditiously progress to the next
holding stand, as authorized by the Administrator,or exit the Airport;
and
(2)enter a holding stand only at those times authorized by the
Administrator.
SEC.4-3625. LOADING AND DISCHARGING OF PASSENGERS.
(a)A driver may transport only a person who is a paying passenger, unless the
person is an employee of the holder that employs or contracts with the driver
and has received approval from the Administrator to be in the regulated
vehicle or the person is a governmental inspector acting in an official
capacity.
(b)A driver may not transport at the same time a number of passengers
exceeding the designated seating capacity of a regulated vehicle.
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(c)A driver shall load passengers and baggage into a regulated vehicle only at
designated holding stands.
(d)A driver shall discharge passengers in a manner authorized by the
Administrator.
SEC.44626. PRE-ARRANGED TRIP INFORMATION.
When entering the terminal areas other than an approved holding stand, a driver
operating on a pre-arranged basis shall possess and present to the administrator on
request,written,-_electronic-or mobile agplication documentation indicating the
following information:
(a)If documentation is written or electronic: FormatbBd:Numbered+Level;I+
Numbering Style:a,b,c_.+Start at:I+
Alignment:Left+Aligned at: 0.5"+Indent au
(ayname of the customer, 0.75"
Formatbad:Numbered+Level:1
Qlflight information as requested by the administrator; and Numbering Style:1,2,3,...+Startat:1+
Alignment:Left+Aligned at: 1"+Indent at
M-1Qc--at-1o[Lkf RLc&w-.10--1nc1udq-t.@m1mL@nd—curb locatim 1.25"
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(b) If documentation is contained in a mobile gpplicati[orr. N® or num ing
Fonivelbecl:Numbered+Level:I+
(1) name of the customer: and Numbering Style:a,b,c_,+Start at;2+
(2) location or pick-up to include terminal and curb location. Alignment:Left+Aligned at: 0.5"+Indent at:
o.75-
Fornotted.Numbered+ffi Level:I+
Numbering Style:1,2,3,...+SUrt at,I+
Alian7rt:Left+Aligned at: I"+indent at:
SEC. 27. CRUISING. Formattmd: No bullets or numbering
Formatte&Indent:Left: I", No bulgy or
A person commits an offense if the person engages in cruising at the Airport. It is numbering
a defense to prosecution if a driver:
(a)has a passenger to be discharged at the terminal or hotel;
(b)has trip authorization by the Administrator;
(c) is in the process of leaving the Airport by the most direct route', or
(d)is in the process of driving to the central queue by the most direct route.
SEC.44928. SOLICITATION OF PASSENGERS.
(a)A person commits an offense if the person:
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(1)solicits or attempts to solicit passengers; or
(2)accepts payment from a driver, holder,or person in return for giving
preferential treatment in directing passengers to the drivers or holders
regulated service.
(b) It is a defense to prosecution for a violation of this subsection if the owner of
the regulated service has made a contractual agreement or other prior
arrangement with the management of the other business and has been
approved by the Administrator.
SEC.44029. CONDUCT OF DRIVER.
A driver shall:
(a)act in a reasonable, prudent and courteous manner;
(b)maintain a sanitary and well-groomed appearance4A-oGmpkanGe-wkh-SEC,,-4-
460+04);
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(.d)Lqj_not consume, possess or be under the influence of
(1)any alcoholic beverage;
(2)any controlled substance;or
(3)any substance that could adversely affect the driver's ability to operate
a motor vehicle;
not monitor or possess equipment to monitor transmissions of a regulated Forre^"W�Numbered+Lwwfo I+
Numborkig gyb�a,b,r,...+Start at.4+
service other than the holder under whose operating authority the driver is AlIgnmart.,Left+Nbied at 1511+Mont at
operating;
not interfere with the Administrator in the performance of the Fo... tbad:Numbered+Level:I+
ring e:a,b,q �+ rt at:4+SbA Sta
Admini Z strator's duties; Ni t:Left+Algred at: 0.5-+IrAem at:
US"
IS)M not gather,congregate, or otherwise obstruct entrances or passageways
Formatted:Numbered+I.Evel:I+
of any terminal, hotel,Airport building, holding stand,or Airport roadway in a Numbeft Style:a,b,r, -+Start at 4+
Alignment:Left+ANgred& O.S, Went at.
manner that impedes the movement of a person or vehicle;
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ly with lawful orders of the Administrator issued in the performance " os•+ �r:
of the ministrator's duties; b + at 4+
Alignment,Laft+Aligned at:075'
h not deposit an bottle, can trash,debris, junk food or other object around-- Numbered
p Y junk, 1 Numbering meU®d e:a,b, ..Level:sr+ m at:
M75" __..... +
receptacle;
any ding stand, building or Airport roadway except m an authorized trash �I s� sq�� a b�, ,"+��car +
p i not file a false report or make a false statement to the Administrator;and - ro>rnucied:Numbered+" � .I+
Numbering k:a,b,c,...+Start at:4+
Allgnmert: +Aligned at: ®..5®+Indent at
Nfil—not allow another person to drive or operate a regulated vehicle assigned ^^ o.
to the driver unless such a person has authori tion fro the Administrator to rwmatted:Numbered+ :1+
operate under the holder's operating authority which the vehicle i regulated Hum :a,b,c,...+ n at:4+
ignmem L&and the person has written authority from the holder, ® s- +� ®°s'+in ta`
SEC.44030. RETURN OF PASSENGER'S PROPERTY.
Upon finding property in a regulated vehicle left by a passenger,the driver shall
comply with the procedures established for lost property by the Administrator.
SEC.44431. NOT-FOR-HIRE STATUS OF VEHICLES.
(a) Each regulated vehicle operated on the Airport is presumed to be on duty and
ready to serve the general public for hire.
(b)The Administrator shall establish a procedure hereby a driver will indicate
that the driver and the driver's vehicle are not for hire. If a driver is off-duty
and does not intend to provide regulated service at the Airport,the driver shall
comply with the procedure established by the Administrator.
(c)A driver who is not for hire shall not queue a vehicle on or within five hundred
feet of a holding stand or along or in the one-hour parking zones of the Airport
roadways and parking lots unless authorized by the Administrator.
SEC.44232. TAXICAB SERVICE.
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Lab)Representabon of Availability of Taxicab
(1)A driver may not represent that the taxicab is engaged when in fact it is
not engaged.
(2)A driver may not represent that the taxicab is not engaged when in fact
it is engaged.
tj_Refusal to Transport Passengers
While operating a taxicab,a driver shall not refuse to transport a person
who requests service unless:
(1)the person is disorderly;
(2)the driver is engaged in answering a previous request for service;
(3)the driver has reason to believe that the person is engaged in unlawful
conduct; or
(4)the driver is in fear of the driver's personal safety.
ac *yTransport Passengers by Direct Route Formatb3d:Numbered+Level:I+
Numbering Style:a,b,c,—+Start at;2+
Alignment:Left+Aligned at: 0.5'+Indent at:
A taxicab driver shall transport a passenger to the passenger's destination 0.75"
by the most direct and expeditious route available unless otherwise
directed by the passenger.
Holding Stands Designated for Taxicabs g Formatted:Numbered+Level:I+
I Numbering Style:a,b,c,...+Stan at:2+
1 Alignment:Left+Aligned at: 0.5"+Indent at:
In addition to the regulations for use of holding stands, a driver shall not: i 0.75'
(1)interfere with the orderly progression of taxicabs from the rear to the
front of any holding stand;
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(2)assign or sell the driver's position in a holding stand to another;
(3) interfere with a taxicab entering a holdings n on which there is a
vacant space;or
(4)engage a passenger without first progressing through the holding
stand in a manner established by the Administrator unless otherwise
instructed to do so by the Administrator.
SEC.44333, UMOUSM-E-PREARRANGED SERVICE.
Pre-arranged Service
(a)All pLg@ffanqed e-service shall be operated on a pre-arranged basis.
All arrangements for Drearranged fGF44ra"ne-service shall be made prior to
the regulated vehicle entering into the terminal area or approvej holding
stands of the Airport.
(b)A driver furnishing R!ggEgngtq4R4Gw*ie service shall not accept any
passenger at the Airport except those for whom service has been pre-
arranged and documented.
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ARTICLE VI.
FARES.
SEC.-444.--RATE4�OF-F-ARE—FOR-L4MOUS4NE-w
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SEC.4-"34. RATES OF FARE FOR TAXICAB.
(a)A driver, holder,or owner shall not quote, request,or charge a fare for
operating a taxicab at the Airport that is inconsistent with the rates authortzed
by the pity ira ich they are_MrMi-
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sGuthra��' RUe-on-4he-we-st-.
(b)The driver, holder,or owner shall display the approved Airport rates of fare
and any authorized incentive fares on and/or within a taxicab in a manner
prescribed by the Administrator.
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(c)A driver, holder,or owner shall charge only a fare as computed by the
taximeter 2[trip_meter unless otherwise authorized by this section.
(d)A taximeter or trip meter shall be activated at all times while transporting a
passenger.
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SEC.4-.-46-.35 FARE COLLECTION PROCEDURES FOR TAXICABS.
(a) Before changing the taximeter or trig-Meter to indicate that the taxicab is
vacant,a driver shall call the attention of the passenger to the amount of fare
registered on the taximeter or trip meter
(b)Upon request by a person paying a fare, a driver shall give the person a
legible receipt showing:
(1)the name of the holder under whose authority the taxicab is operated;
(2)the taxicab number;
(3)the itemized list of charges;
(4)the total amount of fare paid;
(5)the date of payment;
(6)the driver's skjAatu-Fe..Eame;and
(7)the driver permit number.
The receipt maybe submitted to the saver electronically if the p era reel to
accept n electronic re ipt.
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rarmatbEd:Indent:Left: 0.75'
S 4.36® RATES OF FARE FOR PREARRANGED SERVICES.
LaJA driver or holder all not ctgLrq Ig a 2[tgrran 4 4L'S r 1 e
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at t Ider's
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A holder desirin tc amend the holder's� eratin authori to effect a Khan �
in the a roved rates of fare shall submi#a written re asst to the
Administrator.
fg�e rates listed�inthe holder's�oerabnggtgrit shall e strict) adhered tc
and no ql y
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d The�4drzrinist atcr a re airs a holder t®die la rates in a rearran ed
service vehicle jnA_meaner R[tjg[j�ed by the Administrate�r,
fg�lJpon request a pgagn raying_g_fore,
arson a le ile recei t the#indica#es the name address end hone number
of the rel�ulated service and the amours#of fare.
ARTICLE Vil.
REGULATED VEHICLE STANDARDS AND INSPECTION.
SM 4-4737. STANDARDS.
(a)M taxicabs serving the Airport shall comply vAth GAy-af-ga4ao-taxicab
standards concerning condition, age, equipment, signs,and markings as
deterMi et�hit i�suin t�ao er�finut�oh
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The Administrator may establish standards concerning safety, condition,
age, size,emissions; manufacturees suggested retail price,appearance,
equipment,signs,and markings for vehicles operated in regulated service.
1.2V, No bu�kpts or
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SEC.44838. INSPECTION.
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a The holder of a regulated service operating authority shall maintain all tl :u
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regulated vehicles u in a service n a a L _
iLeft+AJ1qnW at, a.s°,�Mwt at
m I and and ro e e enor an i err rare clean and
aoorc�ye
r nevr b Il liken it egtl� a st ndard I-01Y
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(b)A holder shall have each vehicle to be used in a regulated service authorized - ftnzaVM:s A«
and inspected! r by Ih e is i tllro u a,b°r,.,°+° ::14�
+/d4yW or s, °+
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may sat , t"
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(1)A holder,owner, or driver shall make a regulated vehicle available for
inspection when ordered by the Administrator.
(2)if a holder,owner,or driver fails to make a regulated vehicle available
for inspection or if the Administrator determines that a regulated
vehicle is not in compliance with the Rules and Regulations,the
Administrator may order the regulated vehicle removed from service
until it is made available for inspection and/or brought into compliance.
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#Wt4R4"VWedVOWG"4peFa"-OAdeF4heAddeft4p9m4ng4Whe*-we AUgnma-&Ldt 4 AIWW @V OZ'S kKkit at
*jgj_The Administrator may order a regulated vehicle be removed from service n-u--M W-'N—Mffdmmd+
any time the regulated vehicle falls below standards established by the Numbeeft Slyk.,a,b,q....+Start at I+
Administrator and or the fit of QNL or the.a.ty o F g AlWnxt�Uft*-Nowd aft 04'1-UW*M ft• 0.7-4
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LThe holder or owner shall notify the Administrator of any regulated vehicle rormatted-,IM umbemd*-IL";I
a StN
removed from service under the holder's operating authority, and shall be Humbar ,l�,r,,...+ t .+Auunnwt st� 0.5-+Ddwd at
responsible for removing from the vehicle any decals that would distinguish 0.75'
the vehicle as a regulated vehicle.
SEC.44039. FALSE REPRESENTATION.
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A person commits am offense if the person.
(a)represents that vehicle iso regulated vehicle if the vehicle is not imfact a
regulated vehicle authorized ho operate et the Airport;or
(b)operates a vehicle at the Airport that is not a regulated vehicle if the vehicle is
marked,painted,advertised, or equipped ina way that|m likely to result in
mistaking the vehicle for o regulated vehicle.
SEC.4-WO. DECALS.
(a)The holder, wne I f each regulated vehicle shall obtain from the
| Administrator,after
/ ~...0 ..~'~~.~..~..authorization decal.indicating
the vehicle's authority tooperate at the Airport The decal shall be attached ho
each vehicle ina manner and location approved&y the Administrator.The
decal isthe property of the Airport,The fee for s decal shall be charged in
accordance with the Schedule ofCharges.
(b)The Administrator
the standards established by the City in which they,are authorized for
appearance,condition,age, safety,or equipment.The fee for reissuance of a
decal which has been removed, lost,or stolen shall be established in
accordance with the Schedule ofCharges,
(c)A peF&eA-_hp8der commits am offense if a vehicle operated under its opgEgtinq
| (1) -,enae-u regulated vehic|eattheAiqportvvithanexpinsdf8ml�
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(2) operates a regulated vehicle with no decal affixed to it, except for the
sole purpose of terminating a trip that lawfully originated outside the
Airport;
0>attaches u decal boa vehicle not authorized hooperate as regulated
vehicle a8 the Airport;
(4)queues aveMicJeona designated holding stand as authorized bythe
Administr-ator with on expired decal or with oo decal affixed toit;
(5)interferes with the Administrator in the removal ofadecal;
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(6)covers,conceals or attempts to cover or conceal a decal;
(7)forges,alters,or counterfeits a decal required by this chapter;or
(8)possesses a forged, altered,or counterfeited decal required by this
chapter.
SEC.444M. EQUIPMENT.
(a)It is the responsibility of the holder-,-owneF-, 9ndkx-4Aver-cf a regulated vehicle
to ascertain the following equipment Is in,on, and/or operable for each
regulated vehicle operated:
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(6)QLany other equipment required to comply with all federal and state
motor vehicle laws;
(Z)k4l-any other special equipment that the Administrator determines to
be necessary,and
aall regulated vehicles shall accept all major credit cards as prescribed
by the Airport Board unless exempted by the Administrator
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(b)All regulated vehicles and all equipment in the regulated vehicles shall comply
with all applicable federal and state motor vehicle safety standards.
(c)A regulated vehicle may not be salvaged or reconditioned.
(d)All temporary regulated vehicles shall comply with the requirements of this
section and any other standards established by the Administrator.
SEC.4-624Z TAXICAB EQUIPMENT.
Unless otherwise specified in the operating authority under which a taxicab is
operated and in addition to other equipment required by the Rules and Regulations, a
holder,owner,or driver shall provide and maintain in good operating condition the
following equipment for each taxicab:
(a)seat belts for each passenger,the number of which is determined by the
designated seating capacity;
(b)a taximeter_2LI&mqt1gr,
(c)equipment to indicate when a taxicab is operating for hire and when it is not
for hire;
(d)a top light;
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(4)Lq)_a driver identification permit holder in a location as established by the Numbered+Leid:I+
Rumberft St*:a,b,c_-+SWt at;5
Administrator,and Alownent:Left+Mkjned at: 05'+In�:t at:
0.75•
a personalized rate sheet,as approved by the Administrator,displayed in Fr :Ntim bered+ ..........
oinat
a location as established by the Administrator, Numbering Ryle:a,b,r......+Ran at 5+
ANgnmant:Left+M ar 0.5"+Indent at
SEC.4433. TAXIMETER.
(a)a taximeter shall accurately register in legible figures total miles, paid miles, Foruaftodr iii umboad+LaW:I+
Nuyr*Wlllg SWO:a,b,q—+Start e.1+
number of fare units, number of trips, extras,and total fare for a trip. Figures lj*+MWdd at 0.5'+blient at
tA
denoting the fare shall be illuminated when the taximeter is activated.The ........--------
taximeter shall be permanently mounted in a conspicuous location approved
by the Administrator;
(b)a taximeter shall be equipped to indicate whether the taxicab is engaged or ..- PbrmMak Numbered 4-LeM,.I+
Na mbealng Wet a,b,c,—+SWrt&a+
vacant with a tamper-proof system connecting the taximeter to a light on top AkMmwk I.Rft+Algned W 0.51+Indent at
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of the taxicab that,when lighted, is visible from all directions.The system
shall be designed so that the light is automatically illuminated while the
taximeter is registering a fare;
(c) if the taximeter employs a flag,the flag shall project above the dashboard so Format:Numbered+Level:I+
as to be easily seen from outside the taxicab when in the non-earning Numbering style:a,b,q...+stare at:I+
position;
Alignment;Left+Aligned at: 0.5"+Ind"at:
(d)the taximeter or its driver system shall be sealed at all points at which FarmaMad:Numbered+Level:I+
components, if manipulated,could affect the function or accuracy of the Numbering Style:a,b,q...+Start at I+
Alignment:Left+Aligned at: 0.5"+Indent at:
taximeter; 0.75'
(e)the design of a taximeter is subject to approval by the Administrator to assure
that it complies with this section;
(f) each taximeter shall be maintained in good operating condition and be tested
and sealed at least once each year in a manner approved by the
Administrator to assure compliance with weights and measures laws;
(g)the Administrator may order a taximeter to be tested at any time,and a
holder, owner,or driver of a taxicab shall make the taxicab available for
taximeter testing when so ordered;
(h)the holder, owner,or driver of a taxicab shall be responsible for paying the
cost of testing a taximeter;
(i) a person commits an offense if the person operates a taxicab that is:
(1)not equipped with a taximeter or trip meter;or
(2)equipped with a taximeter or trip meter that:
app--A k-1-ke AdminisVatefi
%ahas been tampered with or altered; or
�c4jtLincorrectly registers or computes taxicab fares because of
alterations to the taxicab odometer, including, but not limited to,
changes in the gears, tires, or wheels of the taxicab,
ARTICLE VIII.
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ENFORCEMENT.
SEC.4-6444. AUTHORITY TO INSPECT.
The Administrator may inspect a regulated service operating at the Airport to
determine whether the service complies with the Rules and Regulations or other
applicable laws.
SEC.4-6645. REMOVAL OF EVIDENCE OF AUTHORIZATION.
When a holder's operating authority or a driver permit is suspended, revoked, or
denied or whenever a vehicle fails to pass inspection,the Administrator may remove or
require the surrender of all evidence of authorization as a holder, driver,or regulated
vehicle including,but not limited to,removal or surrender of operating authority, driver
permits,decals, signs, insignia, radios,top lights, and/or taximeters.
SEC,4-6646. ASSISTANCE BY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY.
(a) Upon specific request of the Administrator,officers of the Department of
Public Safety may assist the Administrator in the enforcement of the Rules
and Regulations.
(b)A Department of Public Safety officer,upon observing a violation of this
chapter or the procedures established by the Administrator, may take
necessary enforcement action.
SEC.4-5747. CORRECTION ORDER.
(a) If the Administrator determines that a holder is in violation of the terms of the
holder's operating authority,the Rules and Regulations, a procedure
established by the Administrator,a lawful order of the Administrator, or other
law,the Administrator shall notify the holder in writing of the violation and by
written order direct the holder to correct the violation within a reasonable
period of time. In setting the time for correction,the Administrator shall
consider the degree of danger to the public health or safety and the nature of
the violation. If the violation involves equipment that is unsafe or functioning
improperly,the Administrator may order the holder to immediately cease use
of the equipment.
(b)If the Administrator determines that a violation is an imminent and serious
threat to the public health or safety,the Administrator may order the holder to
correct the violation immediately. If the holder fails to comply, the
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Administrator shall promptly take or cause to be taken such action the
Administrator considers necessary to enforce the order immediately.
(c)The Administrator shall include in a correction order issued under this section:
(1) identification of the violation;
(2) the date of issuance of the correction order;
(3) the time period within which the violation shall be corrected;
(4) a warning that failure to comply with the correction order may result in
suspension or revocation of operating authority,imposition of a fine, or
both;and
(5) a statement indicating that the correction order may be appealed to the
CEO.
SEC.4-5848. SERVICE OF NOTICE.
(a)A holder shall designate and maintain a representative to:
(1) receive service of notice required under the Rules and Regulations to
be given a holder, and
(2) serve notice required under the Rules and Regulations to be given a
driver employed by or contracting with a holder.
(b)Notice required under the Rules and Regulations shall be given in the
following manner:
(1)a holder shall be personally served with the notice in a manner
established by the Administrator, including but not limited to, serving
holder's designated representative or by certified United States mail,
five-day return receipt requested, to the holder's designated
representative; or
(2)a driver operating under a holder's operating authority shall be
personally served by the Administrator, including but not limited to,
serving holder's designated representative for the driver by certified
United States mail, five-day return receipt requested.
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(c) A person operating in violation of these Rules and Regulations,other than a
driver or holder permitted under this chapter, may be personally served by the
Administrator or by certified United States mail, five-day return receipt
requested.
(d)Service executed in accordance with this section constitutes notice to the
person to whom the notice is addressed.The date of service for a notice that
is mailed is the date of receipt.
SEC.4-W9, APPEALS.
Formatbul:Indent Left: 0.75'
(G)(a) If the Administrator denies issuance or renewal of operating authority,
suspends or revokes operating authority,
or issues a
correction order,the action is final unless,within ten days from the date of
receiving the written notice of the action,the affected applicant, holder, or
driver files an appeal, in writing, with the CEO specifying the reasons for the
appeal.
(OkW—The CEO shall establish an appeal hearing procedure that will give the
appealing party an opportunity to present evidence and make argument.The
formal rules of evidence do not apply to an appeal hearing under this section,
and the ruling shall be based on a preponderance of evidence presented at
the hearing.
Admin-�,
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(4) The decision rendered through the appeal hearing procedure is final.
SEC.4-W50. CRIMINAL OFFENSES.
(a)A person commits an offense if the person violates or attempts to violate a
provision of this chapter applicable to the person.A culpable mental state is
not required for the commission of an offense under this chapter unless the
provision defining the conduct expressly requires a culpable mental state.A
separate offense is committed each time an offense occurs.An offense
committed under this chapter is punishable by imposition of a fine not to
exceed the maximum allowable by law.
(b) Prosecution for an offense under SEC.4-6450„(a)does not prevent the use of
other enforcement remedies or procedures applicable to the person charged
with or the conduct involved in the offense.
SEC.46451. ADMINISTRATIVE FINES.
(a)The Administrator or CEO shall have the authority to levy an administrative
fine against a holder,or owner er-df+ver-who violates any provision of the
Rules and Regulations.
(b)The fines shall be established in accordance with the Schedule of Charges,
as amended.
(c) Delinquent or past due fines shall be cause for the Administrator or CEO to
immediately suspend any permit,operating authority, or written authorization
of any holder, owner,or driver until such fines are paid in full, or take any
other legal action deemed necessary to recover delinquent or past due fines.
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City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
ION: Approved can 619/2015 - Ordinance No. 21775-06-2
DATE: Tuesday„ June 09, 2015 REFERENCE NO.: G-16496
LOG NAME: 12DFWW RULES AND REDS CH.
SUBJECT:
Adopt Ordinance Approving Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport Board Resolution No. 2015-05-074,
Amending Chapter 4 of the Code of l s and Regulations oft the Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
Board Concerning Taxicabs and Prearranged Service Vehicles (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council adopt the attached ordinance approving Dallas/Fort Worth
International Airport Board Resolution No. 2015 05-074, which amends Chapter 4 of uI s
and Regulations of the Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport Board by requiring that transportation for
hire operators„ drivers and vehicles comply with the standards of either the City of Fort Worth or the City of
Dallas and by revising sections regulating limousines to include additional prearranged service vehicles.
DISCUSSION:
Both tt law and the 1968 Contract and Agreement between the Cities of o Worth and Dallas require
that any amendments tot the Code of ules and Regulations of the Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
Board (DFWV Rules and Regulations) must be approved by the City Councils of both Fort Worth and
Dallas.
The Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport Board (DFWW Board) is requesting that the Fort Worth City
Council and the Dallas City Council approve proposed changes to Chapter 4 of the DFW Rules and
Regulations. Chapter 4 relates to ground transportation, including regulations pertaining to taxicabs„
limousines and other prearranged service providers.
Since Fort Worth and Dallas have different regulations and standards governing transportation for hire
operators, drivers and vehicles, the DFW Board proposes amending the DFW Rules and Regulations to
require all transportation for hire operators and drivers at Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DF to
obtain a permit from either the City of Fort Worth or the City of Dallas. Furthermore„ the proposed change
will require any transportation for hire vehicle serving DFW to comply with either the City of Dallas or the
City of o Worth's standards concerning condition, age, equipment„ signs and markings. DFW will cease
to issue its own independent permits.
Additionally„ the proposed changes will amend sections of Chapter 4 of the DFW Rules and Regulations
regulating limousines to include a broader range of vehicles to create a new category of transportation for
hire, which will be reclassified as prearranged service. This new classification will include traditional
limousines as well as transportation network companies.
DFW BOARD AND DALLAS CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL: At its meeting on May 7, 2015,
Board unanimously adopted DFW Board Resolution No. 2015 05-074 and recommended that the
Resolution be submitted to the Cities of Fort Worth and Dallas for their approval. The Dallas City Council
voted to approve the amendments contained in DFW Board Resolution No. 015-05-074 at its May 27,
Lognarne: 12DFW RLIL,ES AND t2.lti,f S CH. 4 Page 1 of
2015 meeting.
FISCAL INFORMATION CERTIFICATION:
The Financial Management Services Director certifies that this action will have no material effect on City
funds.
FUND CENTERS:
TO F u n d/A cc.ou n1uICO enters FROM Fund/Account/Centers
CERTIFICATIONS:
Submitted for City Manager's Office by: Fernando Costa (6122)
Originating Department Head: Sarah Fullenwider (8006)
Additional Information Contact: Paige Mebane (7618)
Logname: 12DI'W RULES ANf) REGS C . 4 Page 2 of 2