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who refuses to sign such the acknowledgment will not be eligible for a permit. The
issuance of a permit to the Operator is not to be construed as permission to perform any
other commercial activity at the Airport. Operators are strictly prohibited from entering
into contracts with Airport tenants for delivery of baggage and/or passengers without
acquiring a permit from the County. Permits shall be issued by Airport Administration
upon all permitting requirements being met. Permitting fees are set forth in Schedule A,
attached hereto. Permits shall expire one (1) year from the date of issuance. No
Commercial Vehicle shall be allowed to pick up passengers and/or baggage, packages, or
any item from the Airport without a valid permit. Out-of-town companies shall be
charged a one-time fee for any pick up. Such authorization shall be limited to one pick
up per quarter. Registration and inspection of the vehicle will be required. However,
background checks and motor vehicle records will not be required. To qualify as an out-
of-town company, the company must be located at least seventy-five (75) miles from the
Airport. There are annual, quarterly and one-time permits.
2.4 DECALS: Upon full payment of all permit fees and compliance with all
permitting requirements, a permit decal shall be issued for each Commercial Vehicle
listed on the Airport Permit. Only those Commercial Vehicles displaying valid permit
decals shall be allowed to pick up passengers, baggage, parcels or conduct business at the
Airport. Decals shall be permanently affixed on the left side of the rear bumper or in an
upright position to the left side of the rear window and shall be clearly visible at all times.
Temporary permits shall be hung on the rear view mirror and shall be clearly visible and
legible at all times. No decal shall be purposely defaced, changed, altered or obstructed.
No decal shall be required to enter the Airport to discharge passengers. All letters and
numerals on decals must be legible at all times. In the event a decal is lost or damaged
beyond recognition, a replacement decal may be obtained upon payment of the fee set
forth in Schedule A attached hereto. In applying for a replacement decal, the Operator
shall submit a statement in writing setting forth the circumstances resulting in the loss or
damage of the original decal.
2.5 WEHICLES: All companies shall have a vehicle fleet at the Airport no
older than ten (10) years in age. Existing companies with fully-permitted vehicles shall
have three (3) years from the date of this Ordinance to comply with this requirement. All
companies shall be in full-compliance no later than three (3) years from the date of this
Ordinance. Existing companies shall not be allowed to register a non-compliant vehicle
after October 1, 2015.
2.6 VEHICLE EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR APPEARANCE: Vehicles shall
be maintained appropriately. The exterior and interior shall be fully operational, safe,
neat, clean and presentable at all times. Airport Administration shall have the right to
require the Permittee to clean and repair any vehicle found in violation of this section.
Further, Airport Administration shall require that any equipment that is not fully
operational or that has sustained exterior or interior damage, which adversely affects the
safety, appearance, comfort or performance, be removed from service immediately and
repaired. Prior to such vehicle resuming its operations at the Airport, the vehicle shall be
re-inspected.
2.7 VEHICLES UNDER REPAIR: If the company uses a replacement vehicle,
the company must transfer the permit from the disabled vehicle, or obtain a temporary
permit for the new or temporary vehicle. All requirements necessary for the issuance of
permits or transfer of permits will apply.
2.8 TRANSFER OF PERMITS: Permits may be transferred to another vehicle
upon successful completion of the safety inspection and payment of the transfer fee
established in Schedule A. All other rules and regulations of this Policy must be strictly
adhered to.
2.9 EQUIPMENT: All Commercial Vehicles shall be air-conditioned and
heated and shall have three (3) or more doors. Commercial Vehicles must be vehicles
with sufficient seats for each passenger and capable of carrying passengers and baggage
with comfort and safety. Child restraint devices are required to transport children. Child
restraints must be in accordance with Florida Statutes. Commercial Vehicles shall be
equipped with communications capability to contact someone in an emergency situation.
Commercial Vehicles shall display the name of the company with signage, which ‘clearly
defines the permitted vehicle as a Commercial Vehicle.
(1) Each Commercial Vehicle shall carry, within the passenger
compartment of the vehicle, an up to date and fully charged, United Laboratories tested
or National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) approved ABC fire extinguisher and
each Operator shall be proficient in its operation and use.
(2) Each Commercial Vehicle shall be equipped with a trash or refuse
receptacle to be utilized by Operator and passengers for refuse, trash, etc. It is expressly
prohibited for anyone to throw or dump trash, as defined in FL Statute 403, from a motor
vehicle onto roads, rights of way, or any County property. FL Statute 403.413, also
known as the Florida Litter Law shall be strictly enforced. Okaloosa County Ordinance
No. 87-33 Section 11-132.
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(3) Commercial Vehicles shall contain two (2) road side flares or reflector
type warning devices, all equipment necessary to change a tire, and an adequately
inflated operational spare tire designed for the vehicle in which it is carried.
2.10 INSURANCE: Permittee shall obtain and maintain continuously in effect at
all times during the term of the permit, automobile liability insurance covering ground
transportation operations at the Airport. All automobile liability insurance shall provide
not less than FIVE HUNDRED THOUSAND ($500,000) dollars Combined Single Limit
(CSL) bodily injury and property damage liability. Workers Compensation insurance
shall be included, unless expressly exempted by law. All insurance shall name Okaloosa
County as an additional insured. Permittee shall give the County thirty (30) days prior
written notice of any cancellations of insurance, or any reduction in coverage or any other
major changes in insurance. Permittees shall provide to County proof of insurance in the
term of an original certificate of insurance including a schedule of covered vehicles
evidencing all insurance and a current list of authorized drivers under their policy. The
County reserves the right to increase the minimum liability and public liability insurance
requirements as circumstances may warrant.
2.11 HOLD HARMLESS: Each Operator must sign a Hold Harmless Agreement
prior to permitting which shall be kept on file in Airport Administration. Please see
Attachment B.
Hold Harmless Agreement. To the fullest extent permitted by law, Permittee shall
indemnify and hold harmless OKALOOSA COUNTY, its officers and employees from
liabilities, damages, losses, and costs including but not limited to reasonable attorney
fees, to the extent caused by the negligence, recklessness, or intentionally wrongful
conduct of the Permittee and other persons employed or utilized by the Permittee in the
performance of this Agreement.
2.12 VEHICLE INSPECTIONS: The Airport Director, designee, or any Airport
Police Officer may inspect a Commercial Vehicle at any time while on Airport. property
All permit applicants must have their vehicles inspected. Inspections are conducted by
the Airport Police Officer or a designated representative of the Airport Director.
Vehicles shall be inspected for air conditioning and heating, cellular phone, ABC fire
extinguisher, first aid kit, flares or triangles, proper signage on the vehicle, proper proof
of insurance, proof of vehicle registration, cleanliness, appearance, and vehicle safety
equipment, i.e., head lights, turn signals, horn, brakes, brake lights, seat belts, windshield
wipers, tires, windshield, muffler(s), mirrors and proper attire. Windshields shall be free
of cracks in excess of one (1) inch in length. All vehicles shall be free of damage, both
interior and exterior, which may pose a threat to the public. All door locks shall be in
working order. All equipment shall be operated in accordance with Florida State Law.
Any Commercial Vehicle in violation of this Policy or Florida Law while at the Airport
shall be required to immediately leave the Airport until the noted defects are corrected.
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Upon re-entering the Airport and before conducting any business, the Operator shall
contact Airport Administration or the Airport Police for re-inspection of the defective
Commercial Vehicle. A vehicle lacking the proper equipment must leave the Airport until
such discrepancy is corrected. Vehicles will only be inspected in the pre-arranged
parking area. No-notice random inspections may be conducted anywhere on the Airport.
Okaloosa County, Northwest Florida Regional Airport, and Airport Police shall not be
held liable for any vehicle’s mechanical failures. The vehicle inspection is a safety
inspection and not a mechanical inspection. Okaloosa County, Northwest Florida
Regional Airport, and Airport Police do not warrant, guarantee, or make any
representations regarding the mechanical condition of the vehicle.
2.13 PASSENGER RATES: Fees are established by individual companies as set
forth in its rate sheet. The rate sheet shall include a complete schedule of all rates and
charges for transportation, additional personnel, and/or baggage. The rate sheet shall
include all charges. There shall be no hidden costs. The rate sheet shall be displayed
inside the vehicle in plain sight for the passenger(s) to review. Rate sheets shall measure
a minimum of seven (7) inches by nine (9) inches in dimension with minimum size
lettering of 12 font on a computer. The rate sheets will be kept on file in Airport
Administration. The rates shall not be changed until a new copy of the rate sheet is filed
with Airport Administration (please see Example 1). If the vehicle is equipped with a
meter the rates shall be posted inside the vehicle in plain sight and a copy of the rates will
be kept on file in Airport Administration. The rates shall not be changed until a copy of
the new rates is filed with Airport Administration. In addition to the rate sheet, each
vehicle shall post on the -back passenger window, in plain view within sight of the
customer, the top ten destinations (as determined by Airport Administration). Please see
Example 2 to include pricing. Vehicles must display in plain view if the company only
accepts cash or checks (i.e., no credit cards, vouchers, etc.) and the company shall also
advise Airport Administration of same.
2.14 CARE OF PREMISES: Operators shall keep the Queuing Area and the
Ready Line of the Airport neat, clean and orderly at all times. Drivers/companies shall
not leave anything on Airport property (trash bags, vehicle parts, tires, etc.). Smoking
shall be allowed only in designated areas. Cigarette butts shall be placed in the
appropriate containers. No smoking will be permitted on the Ready Line.
2.15 DRESS: While on duty, each Operator shall practice good hygiene. Hair,
including facial hair, shall be neat, trimmed and present a groomed appearance.
Operators shall be clean and neatly dressed at all times while conducting business at the
Airport. Operators shall wear business clothing, a button down, polo, or collared shirt
with sleeves with the company name and/or logo listed (pin on name tag or embroidery).
Slacks or jeans shall be clean and in good condition. Pants cannot have holes in them
(knees or pockets). Shorts may be worn. Shorts must be no more than three (3) inches
above the knee. Operators must wear shoes. Flip flops (thong type) shoes are not
authorized. Any attire which may
