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<br /> Section 9. That it shall be unlawful for Grantees, their agents or employees,
<br /> while operating any automobile for hire within the City of Paris, to cruise. Cruising shall
<br /> consist of seeking, searching, or soliciting employment while operating an automobile for
<br /> hire by repeatedly and persistently driving such automobile for hire to and fro on the
<br /> public streets of the city of Paris and offering accommodations thereof to prospective
<br /> passengers, whether by signal, word of mouth, or by carrying a sign with the word "Vacant"
<br /> thereon, or some other word of similar import, or otherwise, or in any manner whatsoever
<br /> operating said vehicle upon the public streets of the city of Paris for the purpose of
<br /> soliciting passengers, or driving an automobile for hire upon the public streets while
<br /> unoccupied by a passenger without having a fixed destination thereof.
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<br /> Section 10. That Grantees shall, at all times during the effective period of this
<br /> franchise, keep and maintain, in full force and effect, a policy or policies, of automobile
<br /> liability insurance coverage which fully meets or exceeds the State of Texas minimum
<br /> financial responsibility requirements for operators of motor vehicles in the state. The
<br /> insurance policy shall also provide coverage for bodily injury to passengers and/or
<br /> property damage and shall indemnify the City of Paris, its elected officials, officers and
<br /> employees from and against any and all damages, personal injuries, or property damages
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<br /> sustained as a result of the negligent operation of any motor vehicle by the Grantees, their
<br /> agents or employees, and shall pay all premiums due thereon when due. Said policy shall
<br /> also list the City of Paris, its elected officials, officers and employees as additional insured
<br /> under the required coverage. It is expressly provided that such insurance policy, or
<br /> policies, shall, and must, be written and issued by a reputable insurance underwriter, or
<br /> underwriters, authorized to do business in the State of Texas, subject to approval by the
<br /> City Attorney of the City of Paris; and the Grantees, or their insurance carrier or carriers,
<br /> shall deliver a copy of any such policies to the City Clerk of the City of Paris, 150 1st Street
<br /> S.E., Paris, Texas 75460, or furnish to said City Clerk a current letter or certificate from such
<br /> company, or companies, evidencing the fact that such insurance is in full force and effect at
<br /> all times during the effective period of this franchise. All such policies shall be written so
<br /> that the City of Paris will be notified of cancellation or of any material change to the policies
<br /> at least thirty (30) days prior to the effective date of such cancellation or amendment.
<br /> Notice shall be by certified mail, return receipt requested, addressed to the City of Paris at
<br /> the following address: City Clerk, City of Paris, P. 0. Box 9037, Paris, Texas 75461-9037.
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<br /> The Grantees shall promptly respond to all claims filed against them for injury or
<br /> damage to property arising from the operation of their taxi-cabs; and well and truly pay
<br /> directly to every judgment creditor who has been injured through the negligent operation
<br /> of any motor vehicle by the Grantees, their agents or employees, or whose property has
<br /> been damaged, any amount, or amounts, of money that shall have been awarded by final
<br /> judgment of any court of competent jurisdiction against such Grantees on account of any
<br /> such injury or damage.
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<br /> Section 11. That in the event Grantee fails to provide the City with a current
<br /> Certificate of Insurance with appropriate insurance coverage for all vehicles operated
<br /> under this Franchise Ordinance and/or Grantee fails to fully discharge any claim for
<br /> damages established by final judgment of a court of competent jurisdiction within sixty
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