Title
Consider a memorandum/resolution granting an Operating Authority to Ambiance Limousine and Transportation, LLC.
Summary
DATE: December 12, 2023
TO: Kent Cagle, City Manager
FROM: Laura Calcote, City Secretary
SUBJECT: Operating Authority Application from Ambiance Limousine and Transportation, LLC
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 November 20, 2023, Ambiance Limousine and Transportation, LLC submitted an application, paid the required fee and supplied the proper supporting documents to be in compliance with Chapter 29 of the Code of Ordinances. The application is complete and provides for a limousine service and airport shuttle from any established pick-up point in the City of Killeen. As indicated on the application, the company will operate a total of three (3) vehicles:
1. 2014 Chrysler Stretch Limousine with a seating capacity of 10
2. 2011 Ford E350 Van with a seating capacity of 15
3. 2008 Ford E450 Bus with a seating capacity of 20
Upon City Council approval of an operating authority, the City Secretary shall provide a vehicle permit to the holder for each vehicle approved in the operating authority. The window sticker permits expire annually on December 31st. A renewal application, along with the required fee, shall be submitted to the City Secretary to renew a vehicle permit each year.
THE ALTERNATIVES CONSIDERED:
1. Grant the operating authority to allow the applicant to provide transportation services to the citizens of Killeen; or
2. Do not grant the operating authority
Which alternative is recommended? Why?
Staff recommends the City Council grant the operating authority to Ambiance Limousine and Transportation, LLC, as the application requirements have been met.
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 expenditure in the current fiscal year? For future years?
There are no city expenditures associated with a ground transportation operating authority.
Is this a one-time or recurring expenditure?
N/A
Is this expenditure budgeted?
N/A
If not, where will the money come from?
N/A
Is there a sufficient amount in the budgeted line-item for this expenditure?
N/A
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the City Council approve an operating authority to Ambiance Limousine and Transportation, LLC
DEPARTMENTAL CLEARANCES:
Legal
ATTACHED SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS:
Application
Presentation