HomeMy WebLinkAboutORD 2004-50 - Horse Drawn CarriagesORDINANCE •+_.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GEORGETOWN, TEXAS, ADDING CHAPTER 6.25 OF THE
GEORGETOWN MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO NON -
MOTORIZED HORSE DRAWN CARRIAGES TO THAT CHAPTER;
REPEALING CONFLICTING ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS;
INCLUDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND ESTABLISHING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City of Georgetown, Texas (the "City") Police Department
issues permits for taxicabs and buses but not non -motorized horse drawn carriages;
and
WHEREAS, there has been a public request to the City Council that it
amend its Code of Ordinances to pen -nit non -motorized horse drawn carriages to be
permitted to operate within the City limits;
WHEREAS, Police Department has requested that the Code of Ordinances
be amended to permit non -motorized horse drawn carriages to operate within the
City limits; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Georgetown, Texas, finds that it
is in the public interest to make the amendments as requested by the public and
Police Department.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF GEORGETOWN, TEXAS THAT:
SECTION 1. The facts and recitations contained in the preamble of this ordinance
are hereby found and declared to be true and correct, and are incorporated by
reference herein and expressly made a part hereof, as if copied verbatim. The City
Council hereby finds that this ordinance implements the following Century Plan
Elements:
12.0 Georgetown's transportation system provides for the safe and
efficient movement of traffic, promotes the economic interests of the
community, and adequately services the needs of individuals.
12.4 The City supports private transportation services in the community.
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The Council further finds that the enactment of this ordinance is not inconsistent or
in conflict with any other Century Plan Policies, as required by Section 2.03 of the
Administrative Chapter of the Policy Plan;
SECTION 2. Chapter 6.25 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Georgetown
relating to Horse Drawn Carriages and Other Non -Motorized Service Vehicles for Hire is
added to permit the operation of non -motorized, horse drawn carriages providing
passenger transportation services within the City of Georgetown.
CHAPTER 6.25 HORSE DRAWN CARRIAGES AND OTHER NON -
MOTORIZED SERVICE VEHICLES FOR HIRE
Sec. 6.25.010. Definitions.
(a) Applicant means any individual, firm or corporation in the process
of attaining either a license or a permit to operate a horse drawn carriage
or other non -motorized service vehicle for hire.
(b) City means the City of Georgetown, Texas.
(c) Cruise or cruising means the movement of unoccupied carriages or
other non -motorized vehicles for hire over the public streets of the City in
search of or soliciting prospective passengers for hire; provided, however,
unoccupied carriages or non -motorized service vehicles proceeding to
answer a telephone call for service from an intending passenger, and
carriages and non -motorized service vehicles returning to the place where
such carriage or non -motorized service vehicle is housed or to the place of
discharge of the passenger(s), shall not be considered to be cruising.
(d) Horse drawer carriage means any horse drawn service vehicle
including horse or animal drawn carriages and non -motorized service
vehicles, used for the transportation of passengers for hire over the public
streets of the City.
(e) Horse drawn carriage licensee means any person who has the
control, direction, maintenance and the benefit of revenue derived from
the operation of horse drawn carriages on or over City streets, whether as
owner or otherwise.
(f) License means the authority granted by the City to operate a horse
drawn carriage or other non -motorized vehicle for hire and shall authorize
such operator of a horse drawn carriage or other non -motorized vehicle to
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engage in the business of transportation by carriage or non -motorized
vehicle.
(g) Manifest means a daily record prepared by the carriage or non -
motorized vehicle operator of all trips made by such operator showing
time and place of origin, destination, number of passengers and the
amount of fare for passengers.
(h) Nora -Motorized Service Vehicle Operator means any person who
has the control, direction, maintenance and the benefit of revenue derived
from the operation of non -motorized service vehicle on or over City
streets, whether as owner or otherwise.
(i) Operator or chauffeur means every person in actual charge of
operation of a carriage or non -motorized service vehicle whether as owner
or agent, servant or employee of the owner.
0) Overcrowding means that the operator is transporting a greater
number of people in the carriage or non -motorized vehicle than has been
recommended by the manufacturer in the operation of such carriages or
vehicles. At no time is a customer allowed to occupy the operator's box
of a carriage or non -motorized vehicle or ride or occupy the back of an.
animal while in service or hitched to the carriage or vehicle.
(k) Permit means the authority granted by the City to an individual to
operate a horse drawn carriage or other non -motorized service vehicle for
hire.
(1) Rest means the time an animal is allowed to stand at rest, including
the time an animal is harnessed to a carriage but not available for public
hire.
(m) Work/Service means the time an animal is harnessed to a carriage
and available for public hire.
Sec. 6.25.020. Carriage and non -motorized vehicle transportation described.
A. Carriage and non -motorized services provide ground transportation
services using carriages and non -motorized vehicles pulled by animals.
Passengers are transported on designated streets for a fixed rate determined by the
length of the route.
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B. Carriage and non -motorized vehicle may operate only on the streets and
designated traffic lanes and during the times allowed and approved by the City.
C. The carriage and non -motorized vehicle may load and unload passengers
and park a vehicle only at locations approved by the City.
Sec. 6.25.030. License; application; requirements.
A. It shall be unlawful for an individual or business entity to operate or cause
to be operated any horse drawn carriage or non -motorized service vehicle for the
transportation for hire of persons upon or over any street in the city unless there
has first been obtained for such service, a license duly issued by the City as
hereinafter provided.
Be License — Application. To obtain an application for a license for the
operation of a horse drawn carriage and/or a non -motorized service vehicle within
the City limits, the applicant shall file a written application with the Office of the
Chief of Police or his designee on a form prescribed by the department. Initial
applications for service may be made at any time during regular business hours.
Application for renewal of an existing license shall be completed annually prior to
expiration of the license.
C. License — Requirements. The applicant shall provide the following
information:
(1) Name of the person or entity.
(2) Address of the person or entity.
(3) Telephone number of the person or entity including an emergency
contact phone number with 24/7 availability.
(4) The name, address, telephone number, and Texas driver's license
number of the applicant and each officer, director, partner, and any
other person who will participate in business decisions of or who
has the authority to enter contracts on behalf of the service.
(5) Description of the horse drawn carriage or non -motorized service
vehicle such as color, make, model, type, manufacturer, model
number and/or serial numbers.
(6) Names, addresses, ages, Texas driver's licenses and other such
identifying numbers of the operator(s).
(7) Certified copies of any documents required by state law to be filed
for the business entity to legally exist, and a statement that the
business is in "Good Standing" if the state requires the entity to file
documents with the Texas Secretary of State.
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(8) Proof of insurance coverage and the proof of public liability
insurance. See Sec. 6.25.040. below.
(9) A schedule of rates to be charged to passengers;
(10) Identify the streets and designate traffic lanes over which the
carriage or non -motorized service will travel during specified time
periods;
(11) Specify the off-street locations for parking and passenger loading
and unloading; and
(12) A statement that the applicant has not been finally convicted of any
felony or other offense involving moral turpitude within the past
ten (10) years.
D. The application shall include a sworn statement by the applicant that all
information provided in the application is true and correct and shall further state
that the City is authorized to check the driving record and criminal history, if any,
of the applicant. The police department shall investigate the facts stated in the
application.
E. The Police Department will collect and keep the above information as it
pertains to the application process.
F. A certified copy of a criminal history from the Texas Department of
Public Safety for the applicant and each operator(s) must also be submitted with
the application. The copy must have been obtained within the 30 days preceding
the date the application is submitted.
G. Each application shall be accompanied by a nonrefundable license fee of
fifty dollars ($50.00) per carriage or non -motorized service vehicle.
H. An application for a license under this chapter shall be denied where:
(1) Required application information is incomplete or incorrect;
(2) Applicant is currently wanted on warrant for arrest;
(3) Applicant has been convicted of any offense reportable to the
Texas Department of Public Safety or the Federal Bureau of
Investigation under the National Incident Base Reporting System
or Crime Index programs or other law enforcement reporting
system.
I. The Chief of Police or his designee is hereby authorized and empowered
to revoke or suspend any license issued hereunder upon his finding that any
licensee has willfully violated any of the provisions of this Chapter. See
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Sec.6.25.090 below for procedural requirements to appeal revocation or
suspension of any license.
Sec. 6.25.040. Insurance.
A. Before the license can be issued, each applicant shall deliver to the police
department a certificate of insurance reflecting insurance coverage as herein
prescribed. The applicant shall keep in full force and effect during the tern of the
permit, a public liability insurance policy, issued by an insurance company fully
authorized to do business in this state and performable in this county, insuring the
public and the City of Georgetown, against any and all loss or damage that may
result to any person or property from the operation of such vehicle(s). The
certificates of insurance shall contain a provision that coverage under such
policies shall not be canceled or materially changed until at least 30 days prior
written notice has been given to the City. Passenger liability exclusions are
expressly prohibited. Insurance shall be in the following minimum amounts:
(1) $250,000.00 per person, per accident for injury or death;
(2) $500,000.00 total liability per accident due to bodily injury or
death;
(3) $40,000.00 for property damage per accident; and
(4) $2,500.00 personal injury protection for each passenger.
B. The City must be included as an additional insured on each policy. The
licensee is responsible for paying all applicable deductibles.
C. This insurance policy shall be issued for a minimum of one calendar year,
or for the year or time period for which the license is requested.
D. In the event that any insurance policy is canceled upon the request of the
surety or insured, and no insurance policy is filed by the license holder before the
cancellation date, the license shall be automatically revoked.
Sec. 6.25.050. Required procedures for the licensed operating authority.
A. The licensee shall maintain all barns, stables or other housing for the
service animal(s) in a safe and sanitary condition, and agrees to permit the
department to inspect the facilities at any time.
B. The licensee shall keep all streets, public and private right of ways, and
holding or staging areas clear and free of animal void and excrement. The
licensee shall equip each service vehicle with a diaper device, approved by the
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Police Department, to collect and prevent excrement from falling on the roadway
and associated areas.
co All portions of the interior upholstery of a carriage or non -motorized
service vehicle used to provide non -motorized transportation must match in color
or be of similar shades, without noticeable tears or other damage.
D. The licensee must repair or replace any missing, broken or significantly
damaged interior and exterior parts of a carriage or non -motorized service vehicle
used to provide non -motorized service in a neat and inconspicuous manner.
E. The licensee shall permanently affix and prominently display a Texas
Department of Transportation approved slow moving vehicle metal sign on the
rear of the carriage or non -motorized service vehicle and keep it in good
condition.
F. The licensee shall equip the carriage or non -motorized service vehicle
with reflectors and/or reflective material that are visible 360 degrees. The
reflectors must be red in color to the rear and rear sides and yellow to amber in
color to the sides at the front of the vehicle. White reflectors may be displayed on
the front of the service vehicle.
G. The licensee shall equip the carriage with lights visible 500 feet during
daylight hours on the carriage or non -motorized service vehicle and must be
visible 360 degrees. The lights must be red in color to the rear and rear sides and
yellow to amber in color to the front sides and front. White lights must be placed
on the front of the carriage or non -motorized service vehicle.
H. The licensee shall ensure an ABC Fire Extinguisher (5 lbs.) in good
working order be aboard the carriage or non -motorized service vehicle at all
times.
I. The licensee shall ensure the carriage or non -motorized service vehicle
displays a current City of Georgetown taxi permit decal in a prominent location
near the back rear of the vehicle, visible to the public.
I The licensee shall equip the carriage or non -motorized service vehicle
wheels with rubber inserts and/or a rubber surface that contacts the street
pavement upon which it operates.
K. The licensee shall equip the service vehicle with manually operated brakes
with sufficient braking power to hold the loaded service vehicle stationary on a 15
degree incline and to cause the wheel to lock while in motion.
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L. The licensee shall ensure the service vehicle displays a current rate card in
such a way that it is visible to the passenger compartment area.
M. The licensee shall ensure the business name and telephone number is
prominently displayed near the rate card so that it is visible from the passenger
compartment.
N. The licensee shall ensure the animal used to pull the carriage or other non -
motorized service vehicle be in an overall healthy, groomed appearance and form
suitable for the task of pulling a carriage or non -motorized service vehicle.
O. The licensee shall furnish health papers from a veterinarian issued within.
90 days immediately preceding the day the animal is used to provide service that
the animal is in good health, and is suited to and physically capable of pulling the
proposed service vehicle, passengers and payload.
P. The health papers shall list identifying marks, numbers, brands and or
descriptions to aid in identification of the animal.
Q. The animal shall be shod with "horseshoes" of a type approved by the
Police Department. They shall be of a type that has a rubber insert or rubber
covered that contact the road surface.
R. The licensee shall ensure the animal and carriage or other non -motorized
service vehicle conforms to other equipment requirements and/or standards as are
prescribed by the Police Department.
S. The licensee shall not provide service when the temperature at any
Georgetown site monitored by the National Weather Service is reported to be
below 32 degrees Fahrenheit or above 100 degrees Fahrenheit.
T. The licensee shall not provide service past the hour of 10:00 p.m. on any
night. Hours of allowable operation are from 7:00 a.m. to 10 p.m. Extended
hours of allowable operation may be authorized under Chapter 12.24 "Events and
Celebrations" if approved by the City Manager.
U. The licensee shall conduct business in a professional, legal and ethical
style that would be viewed as appropriate by members of this community.
Sec. 6.25.060. Permit — Required.
A. No individual shall operate or cause to be operated upon or over the
highways, streets or alleys within the City limits any service for hire that
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transports person(s) as passengers or goods and services for compensation or hire
within the confines of an animal drawn carriage or other such vehicle of any kind,
unless a valid permit has been issued for such individual. A licensee may not
cause or otherwise allow a person to operate a horse drawn carriage or non -
motorized service vehicle within the City limits without such a permit. It shall be
unlawful for any person to operate a carriage or non -motorized service vehicle
unless and until he or she has provided their name, address, date of birth, and state
operator's license number to the police department and been issued a City
operator's permit. Upon request, all operators shall display a city operator's
permit issued by the City as described herein.
B. Every individual proposing to operate a horse drawn carriage or non -
motorized service vehicle upon the City streets shall submit an application to the
police department on forms provided by the police department. Every applicant
shall furnish under oath the following information:
(1) Name, local residence address, date of birth, and telephone
number;
(2) Texas driver's license number, expiration date and three-year
driving record;
(3) A statement that the operator has not been finally convicted of%
(a) Prostitution or related offenses;
(b) Driving while intoxicated;
(c) Violations of the Controlled Substance Act;
(d) Theft over $500.00; or
(e) A felony or other offense involving moral turpitude.
(f) Three or more moving traffic violation in the preceding 12 -
month period.
(4) Two color photographs of the applicant taken within the three
months prior to the application;
(5) That the applicant is over the age of 19;
(6) That the applicant has read in full and understands the provisions
of this Chapter.
C. No operator convicted of any of the above offenses shall be allowed to
operate a carriage or non -motorized service vehicle. Failure to provide such
information for each operator of non -motorized transport within the City shall be
grounds for revocation of the permit.
D. Upon finding that the applicant meets the qualifications stated herein, the
police department shall cause to be issued to such applicant an operator permit.
Each permit shall be for a one-year term. The fee for each permit is $20.00.
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E. The Chief of Police or his designee is hereby authorized and empowered
to revoke or suspend any operator permit issued hereunder upon his finding that
any operator has willfully violated any of the provisions of this Chapter. See
Sec.6.25.090 below for procedural requirements to appeal revocation or
suspension of any operator permit.
F. The City operator permit shall be prominently displayed at all times in full
view of persons in the back seat of the carriage or non -motorized service vehicle
being operated by the operator.
Sec. 6.25.070 Permit — Application — Inspection — Fee - Renewal
A. A written statement provided in the permit application packet must be
signed by the applicant certifying that no horse drawn carriage or non -motorized
service vehicle shall be operated by any operator not identified in the application.
Be The City reserves the right to inspect the carriage and non -motorized
service vehicle(s) and animals used to provide the transportation service. The
intent is to ensure the public safety and the safety and serviceable operation of the
vehicle(s) and animal(s). Out of compliance status shall be assigned to vehicle(s)
and/or animal(s) deemed unfit for service or unsafe as determined by the Chief of
Police or his designee. The vehicle(s) and/or animal(s) shall discontinue service
until such time as they can satisfactorily pass said inspection. If operation
persists, then a violation exists and is enforceable by Police and/or Code
Enforcement officials.
C. Fees to be assessed are per carriage(s) or non -motorized vehicle(s) and
operator(s) of such vehicles. See Sec. 6.25.090 below.
D. Application for renewal of an existing permit shall be completed annually
prior to the expiration of the permit.
Sec. 6.25.080. Additional requirements to operate a carriage or non -
motorized transportation service.
The following requirements are necessary for the operation of a horse drawn
carriage or non -motorized transportation service in the City:
(1) The operator shall keep the carriage or non -motorized service
vehicle and any equipment used to provide non -motorized service
in a safe, sanitary and clean condition.
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(2) The operator shall keep the interior of the carriage or non -
motorized service vehicle reasonably flee of dirt and rubbish and
clean in appearance.
(3) The operator shall allow service animal(s) a rest period every one
hour of operation or service.
(4) The operator shall provide potable water for the animal on a
routine basis. Drinking water should be offered to the animal
hourly.
(5) The operator shall allow the inspection of the service vehicle and
or service animal(s) at any time by Police Officers and or Code
Enforcement Officers.
(6) The operator shall allow Police Officers and/or Code Enforcement
Officers to stop service for violations of this and other laws and/or
exigent circumstances.
(7) While on duty, the operator shall not operate the carriage or non -
motorized service vehicle at a speed faster than a walking gait,
unless necessary for the safety of the passengers, operator and or
animal(s).
(8) The operator shall report any accident involving an animal or
service vehicle to the Police Department and/or the City of
Georgetown Risk Manager.
(9) While on duty, the operator shall not leave the animal and or
service vehicle unattended unless the animal is confined in an
enclosure such as a livestock trailer or stable.
(10) The operator shall not allow the animal to be subjected to cruel or
harassing treatment.
(11) The operator shall not carry more passengers than the carriage's
design capacity.
(12) The operator shall not allow customers to occupy the driver's box
of a service vehicle.
(13) The operator shall set the service vehicle's brake at every stop
where entry and/or exit of passengers exist. The operator shall also
set the service vehicle brake when he/she exits the vehicle or is
absent from the operator's box.
(14) While on duty, the operator shall not allow anyone to ride or
occupy the back of an animal while in service and or hitched to the
carriage vehicle.
(15) The operator shall transport all animal excrement collected in the
diaper device to the stable for disposal.
(16) The operator shall conduct business in a professional, legal and
ethical style that would be viewed as appropriate by members of
this community.
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(17) The owner/operator shall not use, nor allow, the use of a whip, bat
or other such instrument, in such a way that would cause harm,
abuse or the appearance of harm or abuse to the draft animal. This
does not prohibit the reasonable use of such an instrument to gain
compliance from the working animal and as would not constitute a
violation of the State animal cruelty law.
Sec. 6.25.090. Offenses and penalties.
A. It shall be unlawful for any person to violate any provision of this chapter.
B. Each violation of this chapter shall constitute a separate offense and each
offense shall be punishable as a Class C misdemeanor and shall each be
punishable by a fine not to exceed $500.00 for each day the violation exists.
C. It shall be unlawful for any person engaged in the non -motorized
transportation business to overcrowd the carriage or non -motorized service
vehicle.
D. It shall be unlawful for any carriage or non -motorized service vehicle to
cruise at any time within the City.
E. It shall be unlawful for any operator of any carriage or non -motorized
service vehicle or for any other person acting for the operator to seek or solicit
patrons or passengers for any such carriage or non -motorized service vehicle by
word or sign, directly or indirectly, while driving any such carriage or non -
motorized service vehicle over, through, or on, any public street or public place of
the City, or while same is parked on any public street or alley of the City, or to
repeatedly or persistently drive any such vehicle through, over, or on, any public
street or places of the City, except in response to calls of prospective passengers
or while actually transporting passengers therein.
F. It shall be unlawful for an operator employed to carry passengers to a
definite point to fail to take the most direct route that will carry such passengers
safely and expeditiously to their destination.
Sec. 6.25.100. Revocation or suspension of license or permit; appeal.
A. The Chief of Police or his designee is hereby authorized and empowered
to revoke or suspend any license issued hereunder upon his finding that any
carriage or non -motorized service vehicle operator has willfully violated any of
the provisions of this chapter. Such revocation or suspension shall take effect
upon delivery of written notice thereof to the licensee, with such delivery being
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made in person or by certified mail through the United States Postal Service;
provided, however, that the licensee shall have the right to appeal to the City
Manager from any such action of the Chief of Police by delivering such appeal to
the City Manager, with a copy delivered to the Chief of Police, not more than five
days after the action appealed from. In the event the licensee shall fail to deliver
such notice to the City Manager within the time prescribed, the action of the Chief
of Police in revoking or suspending the license shall be final. If the licensee
timely delivers the notice to the City Manager, the City Manager or his designee,
shall hear the appeal not more than 20 days after the filing of the notice of appeal.
B. If timely appealed, a license shall be revoked or suspended by the City
Manager or his designee upon the verification of any of the following:
(1) The license was obtained by an application in which any material
fact was intentionally omitted or falsely stated;
(2) The licensee has been finally convicted of a felony or other offense
involving moral turpitude;
(3) The licensee has persisted in the operation of the carriage or non -
motorized service vehicle that is in violation of any law;
(4) The licensee has willfully and knowingly violated or failed to
comply with any of the provisions hereof or any policies or rules
set out pursuant to this chapter;
(5) The licensee has charged, or allowed to be charged, rates in excess
of the rate schedule filed with the police department as provided in
this chapter;
(6) The licensee thereof has been guilty of willfully operating said
service in a negligent maturer;
(7) The licensee has allowed its insurance to be canceled, withdrawn,
terminated, or to fall below the minimum prescribed in this
chapter;
(8) The licensee has allowed any of its carriages or non -motorized
service vehicles to become damaged, deteriorated or unclean to the
extent that it is unsatisfactory for public use;
(9) The licensee has failed to show financial ability to maintain
services in compliance with the terms hereof; or
(10) The licensee has allowed any operator or attendant to operate a
carriage or non -motorized service vehicle after final conviction of
any offense described in Section 6.25.060 B.
C. If timely appealed, a permit shall be revoked or suspended by the City
Manager or his designee upon the verification of any of the following:
(1) The operator has been finally convicted of a felony or other
offense involving moral turpitude;
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(2) The permit was obtained by an application in which any material
fact was intentionally omitted or falsely stated;
(3) The operator has persisted in the continued operation of carriages
or non -motorized vehicles that are in violation of any law;
(4) The operator has willfully and knowingly violated or failed to
comply with any of the provisions hereof or any policies or rules
set out pursuant to this Chapter;
(5) The operator has charged rates in excess of the rate schedule filed
with the police department as provided for in this Chapter;
(6) The operator has been found guilty of willfully operating said
carriage or non -motorized service vehicle in a negligent manner;
(7) The operator has allowed insurance on an operator to be canceled,
withdrawn, terminated, or to fall below the minimum prescribed in
this chapter;
(8) The operator has allowed any of its carriages or non -motorized
service vehicles to become damaged, deteriorated or unclean to the
extent that it is unsatisfactory for public use; or
(9) The operator has continued to operate a carriage or non -motorized
service vehicle after final conviction of any offense as described in
Section 6.25.060 B;
(10) The operator has altered, or caused to be altered, the City operator
permit photograph.
SECTION 3. All ordinances and resolutions, or parts of ordinances and resolutions, in
conflict with this Ordinance are hereby repealed, and are no longer of any force and
effect.
SECTION 4. If any provision of this ordinance or application thereof to any person or
circumstance shall be held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect the other provisions, or
application thereof, of this ordinance which can be given effect without the invalid
provision or application, and to this end the provisions of this ordinance are hereby
declared to be severable.
SECTION 5. The Mayor is hereby authorized to sign this ordinance and the City
Secretary to attest. This ordinance shall become effective and be in full force and effect
in ten (10) days on and after publication in accordance with the provisions of the Charter
of the City of Georgetown.
PASSED AND APPROVED on First Reading on the _ day of , 2004.
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PASSED AND APPROVED on Second Reading on the day of�, 2004.
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ATTEST:
Sandra Lee
City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Patricia E. Carls
City Attorney
THE CITY OF GEORGETOWN:
y: tGARY NELON
Mayor
Ordinance No.
Addition of Chapter 6.25 Horse Drawn Carriages and Other Non -Motorized Service Vehicles for
Hire.
Georgetown Municipal Code
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