HomeMy WebLinkAboutPO 6630: AMENDING SECTION 114-133(C) OF ARTICLE IV (WRECKERS) OF CHAPTER 114 ROTATION SYSTEM (REQUESTED BY CM LEWIS) P. O. NO. 6630
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ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 114-133(C) OF ARTICLE
IV (WRECKERS) OF CHAPTER 114 (VEHICLES FOR HIRE) WITH
REGARD TO THE NONPREFERENCE ROTATION SYSTEM OF THE
CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR
(REQUESTED BY COUNCILMEMBER LEWIS)
WHEREAS, Councilmember Lewis has requested that the City Council amend
Chapter 114 of the Code of Ordinances, particularly Section 114-133(c) pertaining to the
number of wrecker business permit holders on the nonconsent/nonpreference rotation list
within the jurisdictional limits of the City of Port Arthur; and
WHEREAS, the current number of wrecker business permit holders on the
nonconsent/nonpreference rotation list is fifteen (15) and the list is currently full.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF PORT ARTHUR:
Section 1. That the facts and opinions in the preamble are true and correct.
Section 2. That Section 114-133(c) of the Code of Ordinances be amended as
follows:
"(c) The administrator shall establish the following lists of participating
business permit holders for nonconsent/nonpreference pickups or tows. The
first list shall contain the business name, address, and telephone number of
Wrecker Business Permit holders on nonconsent/nonpreference
rotation. The designation of a company on the nonconsent/nonpreference
rotation list shall not be sold nor assigned to another company either directly
or indirectly without the consent of the city council, and as noted under
section 114-123 of the Code of Ordinances. If the new company has
substantially the same number of drivers and trucks, and the storage yard is
the same, then a public hearing is not necessary for the council to approve
the assignment. There shall also be a list that shall contain only the business
name, address, and telephone number for participating business permit
holders on nonpreference rotating heavy-duty wreckers. If it does not
appear that the wreckers on the lists delineated above will arrive at a scene
in a reasonable time as to remove traffic hazards, the chief of police or his
designee has the authorization to immediately call other wrecker
companies."
Section 3. That this being an Ordinance requiring publication shall become
effective ten (10) days after publication.
Section 4. That a copy of the caption of this Ordinance be spread upon the
minutes of the City Council.
READ, ADOPTED, AND APPROVED, this day of , 2017,
A.D., at a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Port Arthur, Texas by the
following vote: AYES:
Mayor: ,
Councilmembers:
NOES: .
Derrick Ford Freeman, Mayor
ATTEST:
Sherri Bellard, City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Valecia R. Tizeno, City orney
APPROVED FOR ADMINISTRATION:
Brian McDougal, City Manager