File #: 10-635    Version: Name: Duck Tours Seafari Franchise Ordinance
Type: Ordinance Status: Passed
File created: 9/27/2010 In control: City Commission
On agenda: 2/1/2011 Final action: 2/1/2011
Title: An Ordinance granting a Franchise to Duck Tours Seafari Inc. to operate a non-exclusive city-wide amphibious sightseeing operation; Providing terms and conditions, including the following: providing that Ordinance does not prohibit City from operating a shuttle service; Defining the territory to be served; Authorizing City inspection of sightseeing vehicles; Providing for the observance of current and future rules and regulations, insurance requirements and indemnification; Limiting assignment of the Franchise; Providing consideration for grant of the Franchise and contingent relief; Directing the procedure for designation of stops and operational requirements of Franchisee; Providing for inspection of books and records; Authorizing the issuance of permits; Establishing the duration of the Franchise; Providing for the establishment of rates, fees and routes; Specifying default provisions and procedure for notice, suspension and/or termination upon default, including appeal provisions; ...
Sponsors: Mark Rossi
Attachments: 1. Ordinance, 2. Exhibits A-E
Title
An Ordinance granting a Franchise to Duck Tours Seafari Inc. to operate a non-exclusive city-wide amphibious sightseeing operation; Providing terms and conditions, including the following: providing that Ordinance does not prohibit City from operating a shuttle service; Defining the territory to be served; Authorizing City inspection of sightseeing vehicles; Providing for the observance of current and future rules and regulations, insurance requirements and indemnification; Limiting assignment of the Franchise; Providing consideration for grant of the Franchise and contingent relief; Directing the procedure for designation of stops and operational requirements of Franchisee; Providing for inspection of books and records; Authorizing the issuance of permits; Establishing the duration of the Franchise; Providing for the establishment of rates, fees and routes; Specifying default provisions and procedure for notice, suspension and/or termination upon default, including appeal provisions; Providing remedies upon bankruptcy of Franchisee; Indicating Franchise is not a waiver of other City requirements; Clarifying that no joint venture is created; Prohibiting discrimination; providing for construction and interpretation of provisions; Indicating time is of the essence; Providing for attorneys fees, waiver of jury trial and specifying venue in the event of litigation; Providing for notice, acknowledgement, acceptance and cumulative provisions; Specifying the Franchise constitutes the entire agreement between the parties and may only be amended by subsequent Ordinance of the City Commission; Providing for elimination of permanent injunction upon institution and compliance with the Franchise Agreement; Providing for severability; Providing for repeal of inconsistent provisions; Providing for an effective date.