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Consider a memorandum/resolution denying an Operating Authority to Limo Company.
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DATE: August 19, 2025
TO: Kent Cagle, City Manager
FROM: Laura Calcote, City Secretary
SUBJECT: Operating Authority Application from Limo Company
BACKGROUND AND FINDINGS:
The City of Killeen Code of Ordinances, Chapter 29 - Transportation, provides the manner by which an operating authority is granted in order to promote adequate and efficient ground transportation within the city. Ground transportation service means providing chauffeured vehicle for hire for the transportation of passengers within the city, including but not limited to taxicabs, limousines and shuttles. An operating authority means the written authority granted by the City Council to provide a ground transportation service. A person may not operate a ground transportation service within the city limits without first having obtained an operating authority from the city, which once issued, is valid for five (5) years. An applicant must file an application, fee and supporting documentation.
On Tuesday, March 18, 2025, Limo Company submitted an application, paid the required fee and supplied supporting documents to be in compliance with Chapter 29 of the Code of Ordinances. Upon review of the supporting documents, we identified that the following requirements were not met:
1. Proof of insurance coverage per Sec. 29-16
The applicant, Clint English, was notified by the City Secretary’s Office (CSO) of the unmet requirement on Tuesday, March 18, 2025, via phone call and email. The CSO has attempted to contact the applicant several times by phone and email since March 2025 regarding the missing proof of insurance to no avail. The applicant came by Killeen City Hall in person on Thursday, July 24, 2025, to discuss the matter, and stated he still had not been able to acquire insurance for his operating authority. A deadline of Tuesday, August 5, 2025, was communicated by the CSO for Mr. English to provide proof of insurance, or the division would have to recommend denial of the operating authority, per the Code of Ordinances.
THE ALTERNATIVES CONSIDERED:
N/A
Which alternative is recommended? Why?
N/A
CONFORMITY TO CITY POLICY:
This request conforms with the City of Killeen’s Code of Ordinances, Chapter 29 - Transportation.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
What is the amount of the revenue/expenditure in the current fiscal year? For future years?
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Current Fiscal Year 2025: |
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Operating Authority |
1 |
$300 |
once, every five (5) years |
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Total: |
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$300 |
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Is this a one-time or recurring revenue/expenditure?
N/A
Is this revenue/expenditure budgeted?
Yes, revenue is budgeted in the General Fund Taxi Franchise account 100-41140-150-152-000000.
If not, where will the money come from?
N/A
Is there a sufficient amount in the budgeted line-item for this revenue/expenditure?
Yes
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends the City Council deny the operating authority to Limo Company, as the application requirements have not been met.
DEPARTMENTAL CLEARANCES:
Finance
Legal
ATTACHED SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS:
Application
Presentation