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AGENDA

MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 2012 10:30 A.M.

Closed Session Tuesday, November 27, 2012 10:30 a.m.- 1:00 p.m. Legal, Contractual,Personnel and Collective Bargaining Matters

1. Report on Closed Session Tuesday, November 27, 2012 10:30 a.m. Legal, Contractual,Personnel and Collective Bargaining Matters

2. Update from Recreation and ParksPresented by: Tom Shuster, Director of Recreation and Parks and Kate Gaddis, Recreation

Superintendent

3. Update on Founders Entertainment Music FestivalPresented by: Tom Russell, Founders Entertainment4. Request Approval of Taxi Medallion Transfers

Presented by: Kelly Allmond, City Clerk

5. Discussion of FY 2014 Tax DifferentialPresented by: David Recor, City Manager


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WORK SESSION -MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 2012

1 Report on Closed Session - Tuesday, November 27, 2012

10:30 a.m. 1:00 p.m. Legal, Contractual, Personnel and

Collective Bargaining Matters


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NOTICE OF CLOSED SESSION OF MAYOR & CITY COUNCIL OF OCEAN CITY

AUTHORITY: State Government Article: Section 10-508(a) Annotated Code of Maryland

PURPOSES:

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1. To discuss:

(i)

the appointment, employment, assignment, promotion, discipline, demotion,compensation, removal, resignation or performance evaluation ofappointees, employees or officials over whom it has jurisdiction; or

(ii) any other personnel matter that affects one or more specific individuals;2. To protect the privacy or reputation of individuals with respect to a matter that is

not related to public business

3. To consider the acquisition of real property for the public purpose and mattersdirectly related thereto;

4. Consider a matter that concerns the proposal for a business or industrial

organization to locate, expand or locate in the state;

5. Consider the investment of public funds;

6. Consider the marketing of public securities;X 7. Consult with counsel to obtain legal advice;

8. Consult with staff, consultants or other individuals about pending or potentiallitigations;

X9. Conduct collective bargaining negotiations or consider matters that relate to the

negotiations;

10. Discuss public security if the public body determines that public discussion

would constitute a risk to the public or public security, including;

a) the deployment of fire and police services and staff; and

b) the development and implementation of emergency plans

11. Prepare, administer or grade a scholastic, licensing or qualifying examination;

12. Conduct or discuss an investigative proceeding on actual or possible criminalconduct;

13. Comply with a specific constitutional, statutory or judicially imposed

requirement that prevents public disclosures about a particular proceeding ormatter; or

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14. Before a contract is awarded or bids are opened, discuss a matter directly related

to a negotiation strategy or the contents of a bid or proposal, if public discussion

or disclosure would adversely impact the ability of the public body to participate

in the competitive bidding or proposal process

DATE AND TIME: Tuesday November 27, 2012 10:30 a.m.

PLACE: City Hall

SUBJECT: Legal, Contractual, Personnel and Collective

Bargaining Matters

VOTE: UNANIMOUS

OTHER: FOR:

AGAINST:

ABSTAIN:

ABSENT:

from vote

only:


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REPORT OF CLOSED SESSION

OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF OCEAN CITY

Prior to this open session of the Mayor and City Council being held on Tuesday,

November 27, 2012, a closed session was held on Tuesday, November 27, 2012 at

10:30 a.m. The following is a report of the closed session.

1. A statement of the time, place, and purpose of the closed session is attached.

2. A record of the vote of each member as to closing the session is attached.

3. A citation of the authority under the law for closing the session is attached.

4. (a) Topics of Discussion: Legal, Contractual, Personnel and Collective

Bargaining Matters

(b) Persons present:

Mayor Richard Meehan

City Manager David Recor

Council President Lloyd Martin

Council Secretary Mary Knight

Council Members Doug Cymek; Margaret Pillas; Brent Ashley; Dennis Dare

and Joe Mitrecic

City Solicitor Guy Ayres

Tourism Director Donna Abbott

Human Resource Director Wayne Evans

Fire Chief Chris Larmore

John Gilman, Associate, Miles and Stockbridge

Executive Office Associate Diana Chavis

Action(s) taken:

Motion to close meeting:

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2 Update from Recreation and Parks

Presented by: Tom Shuster, Director of Recreation and

Parks and Kate Gaddis, Recreation Superintendent


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The W h i t e Mar l i n Cap i t a l o f t he Wor ld

TO: The Honorable Mayor, Council President and Members of Council

THRU: David L. Recor, ICMA-CM, City ManagerFROM: Thomas J. Shuster, Director of Recreation & Parks

RE: Recreation & Parks UpdateDATE: November 16, 2012

I SSUE( S) : Quarterly update and request to approve the 2013 rotating

surfing beach schedule

SUMMARY: Present Recreation & Parks update as follows:

1)Ocean City Tennis Center Report2)Winterfest Update3)Request approval of the 2013 rotating surfing beach schedule

FI SCAL I MPACT: None

RECOMMENDATI ON: Approve the 2013 rotating surfing beach schedule as presented.

ALTERNATI VES: Revise or do not approve the 2013 surfing beach schedule.

RESPONSI BLE STAFF: Tom Shuster, Recreation and Parks Director

COORDI NATED W I TH: Kate Gaddis, Recreation Superintendent

Butch Arbin, Beach Patrol Captain

ATTACHMENT(S) : 1)Ocean City Tennis Center Report2)2013 Rotating Surfing Beach Schedule

Agenda Item # 2

Council Meeting 11/27/12


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OCEAN CITY TENNIS CENTER

2012 SEASON END REPORTSUBMITTED BY: KATE GADDIS

The Ocean City Tennis Center, located on 61st Street and the Bay, operated from May

15th

, 2012 through September 30, 2012. The tennis facility consists of one office/tennisshop, a deck with tables and chairs for spectating and socializing, an inside area for

meeting, socializing and sit down instruction, storage facilities, 3 clay courts, court lights

and 6 Premier surface courts and a hitting wall. The Tennis Center ia an official USTAWelcome Center.

During the months of May through mid June and after Labor Day the facility was openwith modified hours. From mid June to Labor Day it was open 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

daily. During poor weather conditions the facility was closed.

The tennis center was overseen by Keith Coleman as the Director of Tennis. Keith wasin his third season as the Director of Tennis also assuming the responsibility of Head Pro.

Keith worked early in the season to get the OCTC set up both from a maintenance facility

standpoint and a program standpoint. Keith worked to hire the seasonal staff, includingthe tennis manager, Matt Mansfield, womens & mens activities coordinators, five tennis

attendants and three college interns from Ferris State majoring in Tennis Management.

Keith oversaw instruction and intern supervision as part of his duties.

This year we saw a considerable increase in our overall operations. Specifically up thisyear were court reservation fees, private lessons and adult program participation. We

saw a decrease in youth program participation. Programs offered at the tennis center

included: OC Tennis Academies, Pee Wee Tennis Camps, Quickstart Tennis, WomensMorning Flights, Womens Summer Flings, Mens Morning Flights, Cardio Tennis,

Holiday Mixers, Adult Camps, Junior Clinics, Mens and Womens Singles Open, theDelmarva Junior Open L4 Tournament and the Ocean City Junior Open L5.

Overall, the number of programs, revenue and participation has increased over the past

ten years.

Listed below is a 10 year financial comparison.

Financial Comparisons:

Actual 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012Expense: 47,777 43,901 50,267 43,766 50,209 50,256 64,802 60,557 52,097 63,533

Revenue: 34,679 42,053 51,706 50,384 57,029 53,490 57,029 59,734 55,558 64,064

Net: (13,098) (1,848) 1,439 6,618 6,820 3,234 (7,773) (823) 3,461 531


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OCEAN CITY BEACH PATROLSurfing Beach Schedule 2013

South North Inlet

Day Date Surfing Beach Surfing Beach Surfing Beach

Saturday May 25, 2013 15th Street 84th Street CLOSED

Sunday May 26, 2013 13th Street 82nd Street CLOSED

Monday May 27, 2013 11th Street 80th Street CLOSED

Tuesday May 28, 2013 9th Street 78th Street OPEN

Wednesday May 29, 2013 7th Street 76th Street OPEN

Thursday May 30, 2013 5th Street 74th Street OPEN

Friday May 31, 2013 3rd Street 72nd Street OPEN

Saturday June 1, 2013 1st Street 70th Street CLOSED

Sunday June 2, 2013 Caroline Street 68th Street CLOSED

Monday June 3, 2013 66th Street 146th Street OPEN

Tuesday June 4, 2013 64th Street 144th Street OPEN

Wednesday June 5, 2013 62nd Street 142nd Street OPEN

Thursday June 6, 2013 60th Street 140th Street OPEN

Friday June 7, 2013 58th Street 138th Street OPENSaturday June 8, 2013 56th Street 136th Street CLOSED

Sunday June 9, 2013 54th Street 134th Street CLOSED

Monday June 10, 2013 52nd Street 132nd Street OPEN

Tuesday June 11, 2013 50th Street 130th Street OPEN

Wednesday June 12, 2013 48th Street 128th Street OPEN


Friday June 14, 2013 44th Street 124th Street OPEN

Saturday June 15, 2013 42nd Street 122nd Street CLOSED

Sunday June 16, 2013 40th Street 120th Street CLOSED

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South North Inlet


Monday June 17, 2013 38th Street Carousel OPEN

Tuesday June 18, 2013 36th Street Sea Watch OPEN

Wednesday June 19, 2013 34th Street Rainbow OPEN

Thursday June 20, 2013 32nd Street Golden Sands OPEN

Friday June 21, 2013 30th Street Clarion OPEN

Saturday June 22, 2013 28th Street Plaza CLOSED

Sunday June 23, 2013 26th Street Flying Cloud CLOSED

Monday June 24, 2013 24th Street 93rd Street OPEN

Tuesday June 25, 2013 22nd Street 91st Street OPEN

Wednesday June 26, 2013 20th Street 89th Street OPEN


Friday June 28, 2013 16th Street 85th Street OPEN

Saturday June 29, 2013 14th Street 83rd Street CLOSED

Sunday June 30, 2013 12th Street 81st Street CLOSEDMonday July 1, 2013 10th Street 79th Street OPEN

Tuesday July 2, 2013 8th Street 77th Street OPEN

Wednesday July 3, 2013 6th Street 75th Street OPEN

Thursday July 4, 2013 4th Street 73rd Street CLOSED

Friday July 5, 2013 2nd Street 71st Street OPEN

Saturday July 6, 2013 North Division St. 69th Street CLOSED

Sunday July 7, 2013 65th Street 145th Street CLOSED



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South North Inlet


Monday July 8, 2013 63rd Street 143rd Street OPEN

Tuesday July 9, 2013 61st Street 141st Street OPEN


Thursday July 11, 2013 57th Street 137th Street OPEN

Friday July 12, 2013 55th Street 135th Street OPEN

Saturday July 13, 2013 53rd Street 133rd Street CLOSED

Sunday July 14, 2013 51st Street 131st Street CLOSED

Monday July 15, 2013 49th Street 129th Street OPEN



Thursday July 18, 2013 43rd Street 123rd Street OPEN

Friday July 19, 2013 41st Street 121st Street OPEN

Saturday July 20, 2013 39th Street 119th Street CLOSED

Sunday July 21, 2013 37th Street Fountain Head CLOSEDMonday July 22, 2013 35th Street High Point - North OPEN

Tuesday July 23, 2013 33rd Street Capri OPEN

Wednesday July 24, 2013 31st Street Quay OPEN

Thursday July 25, 2013 29th Street English Towers OPEN

Friday July 26, 2013 27th Street Pyramid OPEN

Saturday July 27, 2013 25th Street 94th Street CLOSED

Sunday July 28, 2013 23rd Street 92nd Street CLOSED



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South North Inlet


Monday July 29, 2013 21st Street 90th Street OPEN



Thursday August 1, 2013 15th Street 84th Street OPEN

Friday August 2, 2013 13th Street 82nd Street OPEN

Saturday August 3, 2013 11th Street 80th Street CLOSED

Sunday August 4, 2013 9th Street 78th Street CLOSED

Monday August 5, 2013 7th Street 76th Street OPEN

Tuesday August 6, 2013 5th Street 74th Street OPEN

Wednesday August 7, 2013 3rd Street 72nd Street OPEN

Thursday August 8, 2013 1st Street 70th Street OPEN

Friday August 9, 2013 Caroline Street 68th Street OPEN

Saturday August 10, 2013 66th Street 146th Street CLOSED

Sunday August 11, 2013 64th Street 144th Street CLOSEDMonday August 12, 2013 62nd Street 142nd Street OPEN


Wednesday August 14, 2013 58th Street 138th Street OPEN

Thursday August 15, 2013 56th Street 136th Street OPEN

Friday August 16, 2013 54th Street 134th Street OPEN

Saturday August 17, 2013 52nd Street 132nd Street CLOSED

Sunday August 18, 2013 50th Street 130th Street CLOSED



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South North Inlet


Monday August 19, 2013 48th Street 128th Street OPEN


Wednesday August 21, 2013 44th Street 124th Street OPEN

Thursday August 22, 2013 42nd Street 122nd Street OPEN

Friday August 23, 2013 40th Street 120th Street OPEN

Saturday August 24, 2013 38th Street Carousel CLOSED

Sunday August 25, 2013 36th Street Sea Watch CLOSED

Monday August 26, 2013 34th Street Rainbow OPEN

Tuesday August 27, 2013 32nd Street Golden Sands OPEN

Wednesday August 28, 2013 30th Street Clarion OPEN

Thursday August 29, 2013 28th Street Plaza OPEN

Friday August 30, 2013 26th Street Flying Cloud OPEN

Saturday August 31, 2013 24th Street 93rd Street CLOSED

Sunday September 1, 2013 22nd Street 91st Street CLOSEDMonday September 2, 2013 20th Street 89th Street CLOSED

Tuesday September 3, 2013 18th Street 87th Street OPEN

Wednesday September 4, 2013 16th Street 85th Street OPEN

Thursday September 5, 2013 14th Street 83rd Street OPEN

Friday September 6, 2013 12th Street 81st Street OPEN

Saturday September 7, 2013 10th Street 79th Street CLOSED

Sunday September 8, 2013 8th Street 77th Street CLOSED



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South North Inlet


Monday September 9, 2013 6th Street 75th Street OPEN

Tuesday September 10, 2013 4th Street 73rd Street OPEN

Wednesday September 11, 2013 2nd Street 71st Street OPEN

Thursday September 12, 2013 North Division St. 69th Street OPEN

Friday September 13, 2013 65th Street 145th Street OPEN

Saturday September 14, 2013 63rd Street 143rd Street CLOSED

Sunday September 15, 2013 61st Street 141st Street CLOSED

Monday September 16, 2013 Surfing ordinance goes out of effect unti 2014

Tuesday September 17, 2013

Wednesday September 18, 2013

Thursday September 19, 2013

Friday September 20, 2013

Saturday September 21, 2013

Sunday September 22, 2013 Final day of Beach Patrol Season for 2013Monday September 23, 2013 First day of extended patrol



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3 Update on Founders Entertainment Music Festival

Presented by: Tom Russell, Founders Entertainment


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THRU: David L. Recor, ICMA-CM, City ManagerFROM: Lisa Mitchell, Private Events Coordinator

RE: Founders Entertainment Concert UpdateDATE: October 25, 2012

I SSUE( S) : An update on Founders Entertainment High Tide Music Festival

scheduled to take place on the beach the weekend of June 1-2,

2013.

SUMMARY: Founders Entertainment is providing a production update for theconcert event that was approved by the Mayor and Council on

October 17, 2011.

Included in the update are two additional requests:

1) to start the weekend event on Friday, May 31, 2013 and

2) to extend concert hours to 11 p.m. on Friday and Saturdayand to extend Sunday hours to 10:30 p.m.

FI SCAL I MPACT: Founders Entertainment is estimating a 20 million dollareconomic impact to Ocean City.

RECOMMENDATI ON: Staff has no concerns with adding Friday to the events timeframe, as long as no additional set-up time is needed.

Staff refers to the Mayor and Council for the consideration ofextending the hours of operation.

ALTERNATI VES: Keep original event dates of Saturday and Sunday only andretain originally proposed hours of operation.

RESPONSI BLE STAFF: John Sullivan, Special Events Director

Lisa Mitchell, Private Events Coordinator

COORDI NATED W I TH: Appropriate staff, including Special Events, Public Works, BeachPatrol, and Police

ATTACHMENT(S) : Founders EntertainmentPowerPoint Presentation

Agenda Item # 3

Council Meeting November27, 2012


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Event Overview & Updates

Event Layout & Location

Benefits for the Town of Ocean City

Economic Impact

Marketing & PR

Town Involvement & Impact

Our Team (Founders & Starr Hill)

Table of Contents


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A 2-Stage music festival set on Ocean Citys beautiful beach

Event Dates: May 31st June 2nd 2013 *

Site Capacity: 35,000 per day

Est. Attendance: 20,000-25,000 per day

Event Hours: 5/31: 3pm11pm, 6/1: 1pm10:30pm

Art, Craft Vendors, Sponsor Activations, and food & beverag

compliment the music The programming format of the festival has changed from a roca country music event

Target talent for the festival include nationally recognized Ctypically play arenas and other large scale venues

Event Overview & Updates


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Layout & Location

The current proposed layout of the festival spans from DorchesStreet (this is 32% smaller than the previously proposed event lay

The events perimeter fence will be approximately 70 feet offper the city ordinance

The events main entrance and exit is currently placed on theevent site, allowing ample room for cueing lines

There will be easy access to the beach via Dorchester Streeand other safety personnel

See detailed site map on next page for additional info on layou


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Town Involvement & Impact Load-in for the event will begin on Monday May 27th at approwe are seeking permission to drop some matting down on Sunday

All event elements and equipment will be brought in via Dorcwe would like to discuss if Division Street is possible as well

Due to the tight timeline, we are looking at building manyovernight. A draft of our build schedule can be seen at the end of t

We are working closely with city personnel to ensure that overnlittle impact as possible (e.g. Turning off reverse beepers)

We are talking with the Worcester Alcohol Department and will fonecessary in order to sell beer and wine at the event

We have had detailed meetings with the Special Events dWorks, Police and other authorities to discuss/review the above


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Benefits to Ocean CityShort Term Economic Impact

$20MM* estimated economic impact on Ocean City

*This estimate is based upon economic impact studies on similar festivals around the co

The weekend after Memorial Day has been historically light, anddrive hotel, motel, and condo rentals, as well as local commerce

Festival promoter to reimburse Ocean City for mutually agreed uused

Long Term Economic Impact

Goal is to create an annual event that has a significant economiOcean City and its businesses

Festival will attract new visitors and introduce them to Ocean Cit

Event will showcase Ocean City as a premier event and musica


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Benefits to Ocean CityMarketing & PR

Ocean City to be heavily featured on event website & all market

Strategic marketing plan to have regional focus but national reac

Marketing Plan to include online, radio, billboards, and print, andclosely with Tourism to coordinate efforts and maximize exposure

Event PR team will work with local media outlets (e.g. Print, TV, event coverage and features

Event marketing & PR will result in millions of impressions and eCity to a national audience


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Our TeamFounders Entertainment

Founders Entertainment is a partnership run by experienced musiwho have managed and booked some of the biggest live music ev

States. With a massive network of event coordinators and manageunderstanding of large scale event operations and safety, the Foufirst class events that are catered toward its attendees. Events thehas worked include The Governors Ball Music Festival, BonnarooFestival, Life is Good. Festival, & more.

Starr Hill PresentsStarr Hill Presents: Starr Hill Presents is a division of Red Light Ma

countries largest privately owned artist management company. RPresents owns, operates and invests in this countrys largest and music festivals, including Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival, OutsiFood Wine Beer Art Festival, Dave Matthews Band Caravan, PhisFree Press of Houston Festival.


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4 Request Approval of Taxi Medallion Transfers

Presented by: Kelly Allmond, City Clerk


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TO: The Honorable Mayor, Council President and Members of CouncilTHRU: David L. Recor, ICMA-CM, City ManagerFROM: Kelly L. Allmond, CMCRE: Taxi Medallion TransferDATE: 11.15.2012

I SSUE( S) : Transfer of Taxi Medallion #135

SUMMARY: On 10/24/2012, Wayne White of City Cab sold Medallion #135 toAhmad S. Khan for the amount of $5000.00. $1,250 Deposit

was paid. This is a Fleet to Independent transfer. The fleet toindependent ratio holds at 20% (the fleet to independent ratiocan be no lower than 15%). City Clerk retained medallionpending Council approval.

FI SCAL I MPACT: $1,250.00

RECOMMENDATI ON: Approve the Transfer of Medallion #135

ALTERNATI VES: Exercise your right of first refusal as provisioned in Chapter 102-32(b)(7)d (see attached) of the Town Code.

RESPONSI BLE STAFF: Kelly L. Allmond, City Clerk

COORDI NATED W I TH: Michael Sherman, License Inspector

ATTACHMENT(S) : 1) Chapter 102-32(b)(7)d2) Bill of Sale for Medallion #135 with receipt.

Agenda Item # 4

Council Meeting 11.27.2012


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Sec. 102-32. - Requirements.

Operation of taxicabs.

No taxicab shall be operated within the limits of Ocean City, Maryland unless it is

licensed pursuant to this article or is licensed by some other governmental agencythat is merely delivering people from the jurisdiction of such other governmental

agency to Ocean City.

No taxicab shall be operated without a medallion, in accordance with the provisions of

this ordinance, when transporting passengers between points in Ocean City, a point in

Ocean City to a point outside Ocean City, a point outside Ocean City to a point in

Ocean City, or a point at an Ocean City owned facility to a point in or outside Ocean

City.

Licensing procedure.

The Police Commission is authorized to issue up to 175 taxicab medallions up to

85 percent to be issued to fleet holders and up to 15 percent to be issued to

independent holders.Taxicab medallions shall be awarded by a process the manner of which is to be

determined by the mayor and city council. Payment of the medallion price under the

initial process shall be ten percent at time of award, ten percent on April 15, 20

percent on May 15, June 15, July 15 and August 15. If a payment is not made on a

due date, the medallion is automatically revoked. Taxicab medallions awarded after

the initial process shall be payable on or at time of award.

Successful bidders shall provide the names and addresses used for the past five

years of each member or stockholder of a corporate holder and the same information

for the individual holders. Each member or individual must sign an authorization for

the Police Department to perform a criminal background search and pay to the Police

Department the requisite fee for such service.

A holder of a taxicab medallion must have the taxicab fully operational under this

article within 30 days of the successful bid or the medallion must be returned to the

Police Commission without a refund. The Police Commission may extend the fine for

up to ten additional days, per good cause shown by the holder

If an operational taxicab license becomes inoperable and is not repaired and

reinspected, replaced or transferred, as herein provided, within one year, the

medallion must be returned to the Police Commission without a refund.

A holder of a taxicab medallion may transfer the medallion to another vehicle owned

by the holder, upon notification to the Police Department, provided that such vehicle

meets all requirements of this article.

If a taxicab medallion is paid in full, the holder of a taxicab medallion may transfer the

taxicab medallion to another holder; provided however, that a fleet holder may transfer

to either a fleet holder or independent holder and an independent holder may only

transfer to another independent holder to maintain at least a 15 percent holder ratio to

independent holders. Any transfer of a taxicab medallion is subject to the approval of

the Mayor and City Council and is subject to the following provisions:

The proposed transferee must comply with subsection (3) of this section.

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Both the transferor and the transferee shall provide the Mayor and City Council

with a sworn affidavit and bill of sale attesting to the transfer price or

consideration.

Pay onto the Mayor and City Council a transfer fee equal to the greater of

$500.00 or 25 percent of the transfer price or consideration.

A right of first refusal by the Mayor and City Council of Ocean City to reacquire

the usage rights of the medallion from the transferor for the proposed purchaseprice less the transfer fee.

The annual renewal medallion fee shall be $500.00.

No taxicab, licensed under this article, shall be operated without a taximeter operated in

accordance with the provisions of this ordinance when transporting passengers between

points in Ocean City, a point in Ocean City to a point outside Ocean City, a point outside

Ocean City to a point in Ocean City, or a point at an Ocean City owned facility to a point in or

outside Ocean City.

The Police Department will inspect, test, approve, and then seal the taximeter.

The taximeter must be accurate, within an error in calibration of not greater than five

percent, and in operating condition. The type of meter must be approved by the Police

Department.The taximeter shall be mounted on the dashboard and connected to the transmission,

speedometer cable or speed sensor in a manner approved by the Police Department

and must not obscure the vision of the operator or present a hazard to the

passengers.

The lights in the taximeter must be on to indicate the meter is operating.

The taximeter reading (fare) must be visible to the passengers at all times.

A taxicab driver may not charge a fare in excess of the taximeter reading.

A taxicab driver may not charge a fare if the taximeter is not operating during a ride.

If the taximeter breaks down, is stolen, or becomes inoperable for any reason, the

Police Department will do an inspection on the new or repaired taximeter within 48hours of the request for inspection.

It is unlawful for any person to tamper with or break the taximeter seal.

It shall be unlawful for any person to operate any taxicab with a broken taximeter seal.

The Police Department shall inspect the taxicab taximeter annually and may conduct

random inspections as needed.

It shall be unlawful for any taxicab to display, internally or externally, any advertising

materials, except:

The name of the taxicab owner.

Advertisement on exterior roof light, which does not exceed 39"L, 14"W and

15"H in size, and which is not:

False, misleading or deceptive;

Sexually explicit or obscene;

Violent in nature or illegal;

Promoting tobacco products;

Promoting gambling, except for Ocean Downs or the State lottery and

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Promoting alcohol products.

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As of March 1, 2007 all taxicabs shall be equipped with a "driver needs help" or

"panic" light pursuant to standards established by the Police Department.

A taxicab must have a minimum of four doors or be a minivan.

A taxicab must have an operational heating system, and, if equipped with air conditioning the

air conditioner must be operational. After March 31, 2010, no taxicab medallion will be issued

for a taxicab which does not have an air conditioning system.

All holders shall accept credit cards for payment of fares, provided that holders have untilMarch 31, 2013 to be compliant.

All taxicabs, licensed under this article, must be registered with the Motor Vehicle

Administration of the State of Maryland. Vehicles must be registered in either the company

name or the name of the business license holder.

All taxicabs, licensed under this article, must file with the Town of Ocean City a certificate

proving insurance coverage currently exists for the vehicle to be used as a taxicab at the

time of the initial annual inspection. The coverage shall be for injury to or death of persons in

accidents resulting from any cause of which the owner of the vehicle would be liable by law,

regardless of whether the taxicab was being driven by the owner, employee, agent or lessee,

and against damage to the property of another, including personal property, in the minimum

amounts as required by the State of Maryland. The taxicab medallion holder shall have theirinsurance carrier name the Town of Ocean City as a "Certificate Holder" further requiring that

the Town of Ocean City be notified of any cancellation or termination of insurance coverage.

The cancellation or termination of any coverage or policy shall automatically terminate and

revoke the taxicab medallion issued to the taxicab covered by such policy, unless another

policy complying with the provisions of this section is provided and is in effect at the time of

the cancellation or termination.

All taxicab medallion holders, licensed under this article, shall establish policies and take

action to discourage, prevent or correct violations of this chapter by taxicab drivers employed

or contracting with the taxicab medallion holder. No taxicab medallion holder will allow a

taxicab driver who is employed by them or whom is contracting with them to drive a taxicab,

if the medallion holder knows or has reasonable cause to know that the driver has failed tocomply with this chapter, any applicable local, state or federal law including any rules or

regulations established by either the Mayor and City Council or the Police Commission.

Every taxicab operating under this chapter shall be kept clean and sanitary according to

rules and regulations which may from time to time be determined and adopted by the Police

Commission. The Police Department shall ensure all taxicabs are inspected at least twice

annually for compliance with this section.

A taxicab medallion may be deactivated by its holder and stored at city hall for a maximum

period of six months in a one year cycle. A taxicab medallion may be deactivated and

reactivated one time with no fee charged, however any additional deactivation and

reactivation will be subject to an administrative fee of $100.00 per vehicle per additional

reactivation.(Ord. No. 2000-11, 5-1-2000; Ord. No. 2004-4, 4-5-2004; Ord. No. 2006-6, 4-3-2006; Ord. No. 2006-25, 9-26-2006;

Ord. No. 2010-1, 2-16-2010; Ord. No. 2010-5, 4-5-2010; Ord. No. 2010-21, 7-6-2010; Ord. No. 2010-31, 10-18-

2010; Ord. No. 2011-20, 6-20-2011; Ord. No. 2012-12, 3-19-2012)

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TO: The Honorable Mayor, Council President and Members of CouncilTHRU: David L. Recor, ICMA-CM, City ManagerFROM: Kelly L. Allmond, CMCRE: Taxi Medallion TransferDATE: 11.15.2012

I SSUE( S) : Transfer of Taxi Medallion #156

SUMMARY: On 11/13/2012, Ruben Ortega, Sr. sold Medallion #157 toGrazyna Soboczynska (AA BEACH/NITE CLUB TAXI) for the

amount of $3000.00. $750.00 Deposit was paid. This is anindependent to fleet transfer. The ratio remains well above 15%(fleet to independent ratio can be no lower than 15%). CityClerk retained medallion pending Council approval.

FI SCAL I MPACT: $750.00

RECOMMENDATI ON: Approve the Transfer of Medallion #156

ALTERNATI VES: Exercise your right of first refusal as provisioned in Chapter 102-32(b)(7)d (see attached) of the Town Code.

RESPONSI BLE STAFF: Kelly L. Allmond, City Clerk

COORDI NATED W I TH: Michael Sherman, License Inspector

ATTACHMENT(S) : 1) Chapter 102-32(b)(7)d2) Bill of Sale for Medallion #156 with receipt.

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5 Discussion of FY 2014 Tax Differential

Presented by: David Recor, City Manager


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FROM: David L. Recor, ICMA-CM, City ManagerRE: FY 2014 Tax Differential

DATE: November 20, 2012

I SSUE( S) : FY 2014 tax differential request to the Worcester County

Commissioners

SUMMARY: Per Section 6-306 of the Tax-Property Article of the AnnotatedCode of Maryland, the Town is required to submit a tax setoff

request to the Worcester County Commissioners prior toDecember 31, 2012.

This discussion is in preparation of the Towns intent to request a

tax setoff.

FI SCAL I MPACT: Reduction of tax rate for Ocean City property owners in lieu of

Town receiving County grants in the amount of 3.6 million for

FY2013.

RECOMMENDATI ON: To be determined

ALTERNATI VES: Seek to maintain or increase current county grants

RESPONSI BLE STAFF: David L. Recor, ICMA-CM, City Manager

COORDI NATED W I TH: Martha Bennett, Finance Administrator

Jennie Knapp, Budget Manager

ATTACHMENT(S) : 1) Executive Summary of 2007 Tax Differential Study2) Letter to Worcester County Commissioners of 12/4/073) Letter to Commissioner Purnell of 12/19/074) Letter to Delegate Mathias of 1/29/085) Letter to Worcester County Commissioners of 4/1/086) Grant history: 2007-2013

Agenda Item # 5

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Actual Actual Actual Actual Actual Actual Budget

Grant 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013Ambulance 994,901 1,016,221 1,055,032 1,073,431 1,075,999 1,219,908 1,147,833

Police Aid 32,680 18,506 35,283 21,278 21,308 21,309 25,000

Volunteer Fire Company 209,000 211,000 124,000 125,000 99,000 134,000 99,000

Street Aid 120,680 116,909 116,100 0 0 0 0

Undesignated 300,000 350,000 2,400,000 2,160,000 2,160,000 2,160,000 2,160,000Recreation 100,000 100,000 100,000 90,000 90,000 90,000 90,000

Tourism 300,000 300,000 300,000 270,000 270,000 270,000 270,000 *

Convention Bureau 50,000 50,000 50,000 45,000 45,000 45,000 45,000

OC Development 100,000 100,000 100,000 90,000 90,000 90,000 90,000

Totals 2,207,261 2,262,636 4,280,415 3,874,709 3,851,307 4,030,217 3,926,833

* After the Town's FY 13 budget was passed, the County reallocated the $270,000 Tourism grant to Worcester

County Tourism.

Documents

November 27 2012 Complete Agenda