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RESOLUTION NO. 73-14032
WHEREAS, the franchise of Mall Transport, Inc . , for the
operation of the tram system on Lincoln Road. Mall expired on
May 28, 1973, and
WHEREAS, no bids have been solicited for a new franchise
for the operation of said transport facility for the reason that
the current expansion of the Miami Beach Convention Hall Complex
may require extensive changes in the specifications of such
franchise, and
WHEREAS, Mall Transport, Inc. , has heretofore requested
a 50% increase in the fare; i.e. , from 10 cents per ride to
15 cents per ride, and
WHEREAS, such increase in fare is not acceptable by the
general public, even though the owners and operators of said tram
system are entitled to some relief, since operating costs have
continued to spiral, while the fare has remained standardized at
10 cents for the past 13 years, and
WHEREAS, the City Manager and the City Attorney have,
at the direction of the City Council, conferred with the owners
and operators of Mall Transport, Inc. , and
WHEREAS, the City Manager has duly recommended to the
City Council as follows :
1. That the fare remain at 10 cents per ride.
2 . That the City waive the $625 per month franchise
fee.
3 . That the annual rental rate of parking meters
utilized by Mall Transport, Inc . , in the Lincoln
Lane Garage be reduced by $125, from the current
charge of $360 per month to $235 per month.
4. That Mall Transport, Inc . , should be authorized to
operate the said Lincoln Road trams under a tem-
porary permit of the City Council until December 6,
1973, with the operation of said trams to be
governed under the same provisions governing such
operation as set forth in the said expired franchise.
5. That bids for a new franchise will be solicited by
the City of Miami Beach and that the successful
bidder therefor shall have his proposal subjected
to the vote of the electorate at a Special Election
to be held on November 6, 1973, and
WHEREAS, City Council has considered the said recommendations
of the City Manager,
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RESOLUTION NO. 73-14032
WHEREAS, the franchise of Mall Transport, Inc . , for the
operation of the tram system on Lincoln Road Mall expired on
May 28, 1973, and
WHEREAS, no bids have been solicited for a new franchise
for the operation of said transport facility for the reason that
the current expansion of the Miami Beach Convention Hall Complex
may require extensive changes in the specifications of such
franchise, and
WHEREAS, Mall Transport, Inc. , has heretofore requested
a 50% increase in the fare; i.e. , from 10 cents per ride to
15 cents per ride, and
WHEREAS, such increase in fare is not acceptable by the
general public, even though the owners and operators of said tram
system are entitled to some relief, since operating costs have
continued to spiral, while the fare has remained standardized at
10 cents for the past 13 years, and
WHEREAS, the City Manager and the City Attorney have,
at the direction of the City Council, conferred with the owners
and operators of Mall Transport, Inc. , and
WHEREAS, the City Manager has duly recommended to the
City Council as follows :
1. That the fare remain at 10 cents per ride.
2 . That the City waive the $625 per month franchise
fee.
3 . That the annual rental rate of parking meters
utilized by Mall Transport, Inc . , in the Lincoln
Lane Garage be reduced by $125, from the current
charge of $360 per month to $235 per month.
4. That Mall Transport, Inc . , should be authorized to
operate the said Lincoln Road trams under a tem-
porary permit of the City Council until December 6,
1973, with the operation of said trams to be
governed under the same provisions governing such
operation as set forth in the said expired franchise.
5 . That bids for a new franchise will be solicited by
the City of Miami Beach and that the successful
bidder therefor shall have his proposal subjected
to the vote of the electorate at a Special Election
to be held on November 6, 1973, and
WHEREAS, City Council has considered the said recommendations
of the City Manager,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT DULY RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, that the said report and
recommendations of the City Manager as hereinabove set forth be
and the same are hereby approved, and the said Mall Transport,
Inc. , be and it is hereby authorized and empowered, by the permit
of this Council, to operate its trams, under the operation speci-
fications set forth in the said expired franchise, said permit to
expire on December 6, 1973, and that this Resolution shall be deemed
and considered to be the authority under which said Mall Transport,
Inc . , may operate its said trams as aforesaid.
PASSED and ADOPTED this 6th day of June 1973 .
Attest:
(DINN•JOL..- "IketS
Mayor
Acting City Clerk
OFFICE OF CITY ATTORNEY-1190 WASHINGTON AVENUE-MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA 33139