Number
040768
Version
SUBSTITUTE 2
Reference
Sponsor
ALD. BOHL, HINES AND BAUMAN
Title
Substitute resolution creating a task force to study the issues of taxicab vehicle and driver standards.
Analysis
This resolution creates a 10-member Taxicab Improvement Task Force which is directed to study the issues of taxicab vehicle and driver standards and make recommendations related to specific actions and policies that can be taken or adopted to improve the provision of taxicab services in the city of Milwaukee. That Taxicab Improvement Task Force shall present a written report of its findings and recommendations to the Common Council by February 28, 2005, and, upon submission of the report, automatically be dissolved.
Body
Whereas, Excellent taxicab service is an integral part of serving visitors coming to Milwaukee, and enhances the image of Milwaukee in the eyes of visitors; and
Whereas, A taxicab ride is often a visitor's first or last impression of the city, and, for that reason, efforts should be taken to make Milwaukee's taxicab services the best they can be; and
Whereas, To help ensure this goal is achieved, the development of taxicab vehicle and driver standards is needed relating to the areas of vehicle cleanliness and condition, driver hygiene and training, improving drivers' geography skills and knowledge of area attractions, providing taxicab services regardless of the length of trip or destination, and enforcing violations of regulations relating to public passenger vehicles; now, therefore, be it
Resolved, By the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee, that a Taxicab Improvement Task Force is created and shall consist of the following 10 members:
1. One Common Council member and one representative of the hotel industry who shall both be appointed and designated as co-chairpersons of the Task Force by the Common Council President.
2. 2 representatives of the taxicab industry, or the representatives' designees, appointed by the Mayor.
3. One representative of the downtown restaurant industry appointed by the Common Council President.
4. One representative of the business community who is experienced in the facilitation of corporate meetings appointed by the Common Council President.
5. The Manager of Parking and Ground Transportation for General Mitchell International Airport.
6. The Executive Director of the Milwaukee Downtown Business Improvement District #21.
7. The Service Director of the Marcus Center for the Performing Arts.
8. The President and Chief Executive Officer of the Greater Milwaukee Convention & Visitors Bureau, or his designee.
; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Taxicab Improvement Task Force is directed to study the issues of taxicab vehicle and driver standards and make recommendations related to specific actions and policies that can be taken or adopted to improve the provision of taxicab services in the city of Milwaukee; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Taxicab Improvement Task Force shall be staffed by personnel from the Common Council-City Clerk's Office, the Legislative Reference Bureau and the License Division; and, be it
Further Resolved, That all City departments are authorized and directed to cooperate with and assist the Taxicab Improvement Task Force in carrying out its mission; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Taxicab Improvement Task Force is further directed to present a written report of its findings and recommendations to the Common Council by February 28, 2005, and, upon submission of the report, automatically be dissolved.
Drafter
LRB04364-3
RGP
09/27/04