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OFFICE OF THE MAYOR
CITY OF CHICAGO
RAHM EMANUEL
MAYOR
June 5, 2013
TO THE HONORABLE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHICAGO
Ladies and Gentlemen:
At the request of the Commissioner of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection, I transmit herewith an ordinance authorizing the execution of a contract for centralized Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle Dispatch Services.
Your favorable consideration of this ordinance will be appreciated.
Mayor
Very truly yours,
ORDINANCE
WHEREAS, under Section 9-112-570 ofthe Municipal Code ofthe City ofChicago, the Commissioner of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection ("BACP''') is authorized to implement, operate, and maintain a centralized dispatch system for taxicabs that are wheelchair accessible.
WHEREAS, the City issued an RFP to solicit proposals for such service, and Open Doors Organization ("Open Doors") was selected as the most highly qualified respondent.
WHEREAS, BACP wishes to enter into a contract with Open Doors for the operation of the centralized dispatch system in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Agreement attached as Exhibit A; and
WHEREAS, under the Agreement, compensation for Open Door's services are derived solely from the holders of taxicab medallion holders whose taxicabs are wheelchair accessible, and Open Doors is obligated to pay the City a percentage of its revenue from such compensation paid by the taxicab medallion holders;
NOW THEREFORE, It is Ordained by the City Council ofthe City ofChicago:
The Recitals to this Ordinance are incorporated herein.
The Commissioner of BACP is authorized to enter into a contract with Open Doors, in substantially in the form attached hereto as Exhibit A, with such changes that are reasonably acceptable to the Commissioner.
This ordinance is effective upon its passage and publication.
EXHIBIT A
AGREEMENT
BETWEEN
THE CITY OF CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AFFAIRS AND CONSUMER PROTECTION
AND
OPEN DOORS ORGANIZATION
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