Okaloosa County BOCC — January 21, 2014 — reading text

main sign (temporarily) in the case of a replacement vehicle (due to accident or regular vehicle in shop for maintenance) and the replacement vehicle is registered with Airport Administration. Magnetic signs on temporary vehicles may not last more than thirty (30) days. Limousines are exempt from the above signage policy as written. Limousines must have the name of the company on the front license plate. 2.20 SUBCONTRACTING VEHICLES: Subcontracting Commercial Vehicles for short tenn events or special pick ups must obtain an Airport Permit. Types of vehicles include rental cars/trucks, U-hauls, trailers, etc. Insurance requirements shall be the same as regular vehicles. Rental agreements or vehicle registration must be presented at time of obtaining the pennit. Permits must be obtained prior to pick up. See Schedule A for subcontract vehicle and trailer fees. ARTICLE 3 OPERATIONAL PROCEDURES 3.1 PASSENGER PICKUP: Passenger pickup shall be on a first-come, first- out basis, however, passengers are permitted to select a Commercial Vehicle of their choice. No Commercial Vehicle shall carry a passenger while in the process of carrying 13 Packet Pg. 45 another paying passenger unless mutually agreed upon by both passengers. A scheduled pre-arranged passenger may request another passenger that is not currently pre-arranged to ride with them. No Commercial Vehicle shall take two voucher passengers at the same time, except if the same family has two vouchers. (Example: If the Mother and child have one voucher and the father is on a separate voucher.) No Operator shall permit more persons to be carried in a vehicle than the rated seating capacity of the vehicle. Children must be positioned in an approved child restraint device/seat. In accepting passengers, Operators shall not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, national origin, gender, religion, creed, politics, or affiliation with any group. Operators shall not refuse a passenger desiring service because of short or long haul destination. Operators are prohibited from loitering or standing inside the Airport terminal. Operators are not allowed to solicit prospective customers. Example: If a prospective passenger approaches a Operator while the Operator is in the terminal, the Operator is not allowed to take that passenger. The Operator must refer that passenger to the front curb, first vehicle in the ready line. 3.2 PASSENGER DROP OFF: Commercial Vehicles, which are dropping off passengers at the Airport, may proceed directly to the terminal entrance for drop off. If a Commercial Vehicle is dropping off a passenger at the Airport and is requested by the passenger to wait so the passenger can continue to their final destination in the same Commercial Vehicle are not required to enter the Queue Area. They may proceed to the pre-arranged parking area. Passengers may be charged for waiting time. Commercial Vehicles waiting for passengers to continue on their original journey may not pick up passengers and shall leave the Airport only with their original passenger. 3.3 READY LINE: A maximum of two (2) Commercial Vehicles at anyone time will be allowed in the Commercial Vehicle ready line. Operators must stay with their vehicles at all times. When necessary for use of restroom facilities or the terminals restaurants, Operators may be absent from their taxicab for not more than five (5) consecutive minutes. Commercial Vehicles are not committed unless they have baggage or an individual in their vehicle. Once the passenger(s) are loaded in the vehicle the Operator shall push the button for the next Commercial Vehicle in the queuing line to proceed to the front curb. The Airport Director may change the location of the Ready Line or the number of vehicles allowed to occupy the ready line. Notification to companies may be provided verbally or in writing. The Ready Line may be temporarily relocated by enforcing authorities, without written notice, during emergencies or when deemed appropriate. Vehicles that leave the ready line with a passenger, and the passenger informs the driver that he/she does not have money for the fare, while still on Airport property may return to the ready line. The driver must contact the Airport Operations Center (AOC) prior to approaching the ready line. 3.4 QUEUE: Commercial Vehicles with valid Airport Permits wishing to pick up passengers must enter the Queue Line then proceed to the Ready Line. 14 Packet Pg. 46 Commercial Vehicles may not pickup passengers without first entering the Queue line unless a pre-arranged pick up is made under 3.8 below. All passenger pickups shall be made at the front curb. Acceptance of any baggage, package, parcel, or any item for delivery or transport constitutes a fare and the taxicab wi1lleave immediately. Operators may be absent from their vehicles for not more than five (5) consecutive minutes. 3.5 REFUSAL OF FARE: Commercial Vehicles shall not refuse a passenger fare while at the front curb. Commercial Vehicles refusing a fare shall immediately leave the curb without picking up any other fare and either leave the airport or move to the rear of the Queuing Line (Holding Area). Commercial Vehicles shall not be required to accept a fare that desires to have the bill placed on a charge basis, whether it is an individual, company, or other charge basis if that company does not accept credit cards and/or vouchers. Companies must notify Airport Administration in writing if they do not accept credit cards or vouchers. If companies accept credit cards, there shall not be a self-imposed limit. In the event the Operator refuses such a fare, the passenger shall be referred by the Dispatcher to the next Commercial Vehicle in line. Operators may refuse a fare (prospective passenger) who is disorderly, belligerent, vulgar, violent or intoxicated or has children that require child restraint devices and their vehicle is not equipped with these devices. In such cases, the Airport Police will be notified immediately. Such refusal will not jeopardize a taxicab's place in the Ready Line. 3.6 PARKING: Limousines, buses, or trucks picking up parcels or passengers shall park in designated spaces only. 3.7 SILENT PAGING: Operators will be allowed to conduct Silent Paging as long as they are parked in the pre-arranged area outside the terminal baggage claim area. Operators may hold a sign, '""hich has been constmcted of materials and design that have been approved by the Airport Director with the pre-arranged customer's name imprinted upon it. The silent paging board must be professionally made and it must The sign can have the Operator's company's name listed for large parties along with the name of the event. The list of names for the event shall be provided to Airport Administration at least twenty four (24) hours in advance. Silent Paging may be conducted in the baggage claim area no closer than the first column or in the pre-arranged area outside the terminal baggage claim area. 3.8 PRE-ARRANGED PICK UPS: Commercial Vehicles with a valid permit issued under this Ordinance shall be allowed to pick-up passengers, baggage, or parcels with a pre-arranged agreement and shall be allowed to park at areas designated for pre- arranged pick-up parking areas. Pre-arranged, not from Terminal, pick-ups must be scheduled prior to arrival at the Airport for the pick-up with the name of the passenger(s). Pre-arranged pickups can come from the queuing line. 3.9 AIRPORT HOURS OF OPERTATION: The Airport terminal opens one hour prior to the first departure. Commercial Vehicles are not allowed on Airport 15 Packet Pg. 47  property when the Airport is closed. Commercial Vehicles may enter the Queue Line starting at 4:30 a.m. and shall leave the Airport no later than 30 minutes after the last arriving flight. 3.10 ENFORCEMENT: Airport Police is are responsible for enforcing these rules, regulations, and procedures and maintaining orderly operations as specified above. Violations of these operational procedures may result in a fine and/or suspension, or revocation of a permit as determined in accordance with Article 13 & 14 of this Ordinance. ARTICLE 4 COURTESY VEHICLES 4.1 GENERAL: Operation of any not for-hire Courtesy Vehicle shall be allowed only by a valid Airport Permit, which includes a color-coded decal as required by this Article. Holders of such permits shall observe all applicable laws, codes, and regulations of this Policy. The issuance of a permit to the Operator is not to be construed as permission to perform any other commercial act at the Airport. Operators are strictly prohibited from entering into contracts with airport tenants for delivery of baggage and passengers without express written consent of the County. Permit applicants must sign a statement (see Attachment "A") acknowledging they have read and agree to comply with this Policy. The signed acknowledgment will be kept on file in Airport Administration. Any person who refuses to sign such the acknowledgment will not be eligible for a permit. All other requirements necessary for the issuance of the annual airport permit shall be met. Permits are issued by Airport Administration under the direct supervision of the Airport Director. 4.2 PERMIT FEE: An annual fee is established by the County (see Schedule A) for each Courtesy Vehicle for the privilege of picking up passengers at the airport. Fees shall be paid in advance. All other requirements necessary for the issuance of the airport permit must be met. No courtesy vehicle will be allowed to pick-up passengers from the airport without a valid permit. Permits are issued by Airport Administration. * Please see Article 2 and 3 of this Ordinance for rules and operational procedures. ARTICLE 5 BUS PERMITS 5.1 GENERAL: Operator is permitted to conduct operations from date of formal execution of this permit by County. Operator shall load and unload passengers from their pre-arranged parking area. The Airport public paging system shall not be used in the conduct of this business. Operators shall have a valid commercial driver's license. All other requirements necessary for the issuance of the Airport Permit shall be met. 16 Packet Pg. 48  5.2 PERMIT FEE: An annual fee is established by the County (see Schedule A) for each bus for the privilege of picking up passengers at the airport. Fees shall be paid in advance. All other requirements necessary for the issuance of the airport permit must be met. No bus will be allowed to pick-up passengers from the airport without a valid permit. Permits are issued by Airport Administration. ** Please see Article 2 and 3 of this ordinance for rules and operational procedures. ARTICLE 6 COURIERIDELIVERY SERVICES A permit is required for courier/delivery services. 6.1 Commercial Vehicle Operators may perform courier/delivery services of small packages shipped by airlines to businesses, hospitals and individuals as emergency need with a valid permit. 6.2 Commercial Vehicle Operators are not permitted