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ORDINANCE NO. 2004-029 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PARIS, PARIS, TEXAS, GRANTING DENNIS NELMS, DBA CITY CAB COMPANY, A FRANCHISE TO USE THE PUBLIC STREETS, ALLEYS AND HIGHWAYS OF THE CITY OF PARIS FOR THE PURPOSE OF TRANSPORTING PASSENGERS FOR HIRE IN MOTOR VEHICLES FOR A PERIOD OF THREE (3) YEARS, BEGINNING AUGUST 10, 2004 AND ENDING AUGUST 9, 2007, UPON THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS HEREINAFTER PRESCRIBED; PROVIDING FOR THE REGULATION OF SAID BUSINESS; PROVIDING FOR THE PAYMENT OF A TAX FOR SUCH PRIVILEGE AND USE OF SUCH STREETS, ALLEYS AND HIGHWAYS; PROVIDING FOR THE TERMINATIONS OF SUCH GRANT UPON SPECIFIED CONDITIONS; PROVIDING FOR TAXICAB STANDS FOR USE OF SAID GRANTEE; PROVIDING FOR PUBLIC LIABILITY INSURANCE ON THE MOTOR VEHICLES AND EQUIPMENT OF SAID GRANTEE; PROVIDING FOR THE SUPERVISION OF SAID BUSINESS AND INSPECTION OF ITS VEHICULAR EQUIPMENT BY THE OFFICIALS OF SAID CITY OF PARIS, WAS PRESENTED. A motion was made by Councilman Bell and seconded by Councilman Guest for approval of the ordinance. Councilman Wilson asked who inspected the cabs. City Attorney Schenk said he did not know but the Council had the authority to inspect, if they so desired. He said they are required to file insurance certificates with the City Clerk. Councilwoman Wilkerson asked if this cab company hasn't sold. City Attorney Schenk said it has and there is an item on this agenda later on to transfer this Cab Company to the new owner. The motion carried 7 ayes, 0 nays. David Thompson of 954 E. Polk came forward and asked what was holding him back from doing business. He said he had been going through proper channels and patiently waiting. Councilman Guest said he probably didn't hear when his ordinance was being discussed. Councilman Guest questioned the need for three cab companies. Mr. Thompson replied that competition is good for business.