STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Mobility Solutions, Infrastructure, and Sustainability
AGENDA DATE: November 11, 2020
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): All
DEPARTMENT: Department of Aviation
EXECUTIVE: Majed Al-Ghafry
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SUBJECT
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An ordinance amending (1) Chapter 47A, "Transportation for Hire," of the Dallas City Code by amending Sections 47A-1.5, 47A-1.6, 47A2.1.2, 47A-21.8, 47A-2.2.4, 47A-2.2.7, 47A-2.2.8, 47A2.2.9, 47A-2.3.1, 47A-2.3.3, 47A-2.4.7, 47A2-.5.2, and 47A-3.2 to (a) modify definitions; (b) modify and delete certain fees; (c) modify operating authority application requirements; (d) clarify driver permit requirements; (e) clarify driver permit investigations; (f) modify the driver permit expiration; (g) provide additional requirements for displaying a driver permit; (h) provide additional requirements to obtain vehicle permits; (i) modify vehicle quality standards; (j) delete signage requirements; (k) modify minimum insurance limits; (l) make certain grammatical corrections as needed; (m) provide a penalty fee not to exceed $500.00; (n) provide a saving clause; (o) provide a severability clause; and (p) provide an effective date; and (2) Chapter 5, "Aircraft and Airports", of the Dallas City Code to (a) provide regulations for airports generally, transportation services at airports, customer facility charges, terminal and facility, and operations and security; (b) provide a penalty not to exceed $500.00; (c) provide a saving clause; and (d) provide an effective date - Financing: No cost consideration to the City
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BACKGROUND
This proposed action proposed is in response to transportation for Hhire stakeholder's meetings on March 19th and 21st of 2019; the Department of Aviation's two-year review of its ordinance; and the City Auditor recommendation to evaluate the City's processes to regulate and enforce taxicab and transportation network drivers and companies to ensure compliance with City Code,...
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