Sightseeing - Trams_June 1976 to December 1977SIGHTSEEING - TRAMS 1
Request of Mr. Allen Porter for license to 6/116/76
operate a tram sightseeing tour in M.B. Public
Hearing called for July 7, 1976 at 3:15 p.m. to
consider the grant of a permit for this type of
operation.
Hearing held and concluded on consideration of 7/7/76
issuance of revocable permit to operate a sight-
seeing Tram with passenger -carrying trailers.
Concept approved and referred to Administration
for development of specifications and for sub-
mission to competitive bidding. Atty. for ap-
plicant questioned whether this service would be
extension of Lincoln Road Mall tram franchise,
and matter was referred to City Atty. for deter-
mination.
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Memo #5846, franchise for the operation of
sightseeing tram service in city of M.B. for
1 yr. with renewal options not to exceed 5 yrs.
Awarded to Mall Transport, Inc., for 1 yr.
with renewal options not to exceed 5 yrs., at
discretion of Council, City to receive 10% of
gross income excluding sales taxes. Res. # 76-
15122 adopted.
Sightseeing Tram service liability insurance, 9/15/76
Recommendation of Administration, concurred in
by City Atty, that insurance carrier rated
A+VIII be accepted, instead of AAA as called
for in specifications, approved.
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Date
9/1/76
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Date
Memo #6636, Mall Transport, Inc. request to 12/21/77
extend bid #101-76 (Sightseeing Tram Service)
to include charter service. Public hearing.
called for 2/1/78, at 3:15 p.m.
Memo #7881, request of Mr. Perez for a sight- 12/5/79
seeing franchise to operate a trolley -type
vehicle on M.B., was referred to Administration
and City Atty. for report and recommendation.
(See Gratuitous Transportation, Art Deco)