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Consider a memorandum/resolution issuing Aero-Nautical Services, LLC an operating authority.
SUMMARY
DATE: February 19, 2019
TO: Ronald L. Olson, City Manager
FROM: Kathryn Davis, City Attorney
SUBJECT: Operating Authority Application from Aero-Nautical Services, LLC
BACKGROUND AND FINDINGS:
Chapter 29, City of Killeen Code of Ordinances, provides the manner by which an operating authority permit is granted. An operating authority is the written authority granted by city council to provide ground transportation which includes shuttle and charter services. An applicant must file an application, pay the required fee, and provide necessary supporting documentation.
Aero-Nautical Services, LLC (ANS) filed its first application for an operating authority permit in 2004 and has been operating without incident. Since 2004, ANS has renewed their permit as outlined in CCMR 04-121 by submitting a written request for renewal to be reviewed for comment by the Chief of Police. Once comments were received, the request was forwarded to the City Manager for approval or denial. With the latest adoption of Ordinance 17-056 amending Chapter 29, all transportation services shall obtain a five-year operating authority, as opposed to a five-year franchise. The amendment further states that ground transportation services operating under a valid franchise or operating authority granted before the effective date of the amended ordinance (November 14, 2017) may continue to operate under that franchise or operating authority. Upon expiration, the ground transportation service shall apply for an operating authority under Chapter 29 to continue operating in the city. ANS’ operating authority permit expired December 31, 2018.
The City Secretary’s office has received an application from ANS along with the required fee and supporting documents to be in compliance with Chapter 29 of the Code of Ordinances. The application is complete and provides for airport shuttle and...
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