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Amended November 1, 2013

ORDINANCE Nº. 2001-01

GROUND TRANSPORTATION

ADOPTED JANUARY 18, 2001

Amended January 16, 2003


Amended June 17, 2004

Amended October 13, 2005

Amended August 14, 2008

Amended January 15, 2009


CHARLESTON COUNTY AVIATION AUTHORITY

CHARLESTON INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA


ORDINANCE NO. 2001-01

GROUND TRANSPORTATION

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Page

ARTICLE 1 PURPOSE ......................................................................................................................1

ARTICLE 2 DEFINITIONS ..............................................................................................................3

ARTICLE 3 GENERAL PROVISIONS ..........................................................................................7

ARTICLE 4 ADDITIONAL PROVISIONS FOR TAXI/SHUTTLE OPERATIONS ...............13

ARTICLE 5 PERMITS AND FEES .................................................................................................22

ARTICLE 6 FARES ............................................................................................................................31

ARTICLE 7 VIOLATIONS, PENALTIES AND APPEALS ........................................................32



ORDINANCE N. 2001-01 - GROUND TRANSPORTATION


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ARTICLE 1

PURPOSE

Section 1.01 - Purpose

This Ordinance establishes Rules and Regulations for the conduct of ground transportation services

at the Charleston International Airport Terminal Building and is applicable to all ground

transportation operators (Transporters) as defined in Article 2.

The specific purposes of this Ordinance are:

a) To provide for the public safety and welfare by setting a proper standard of safe

conduct and orderly management of the Ground Transportation System.

b) To provide convenient and adequate ground transportation service for the traveling

public at Charleston International Airport.

c) To generate fees for the maintenance and operations of airport facilities maintained

for use by the general public.

d) To maintain and enhance the public image of the greater Charleston area by

establishing a high standard of appearance and service for ground transportation

operators.

e) To foster fair and healthy competition among the organizations permitted to offer

ground transportation services at the Charleston International Airport.





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Section 1.02 - Severability

If one or more clauses, sections, or provisions of this Ordinance shall be held to be unlawful,

invalid, or unenforceable, the remainder of this Ordinance shall not be affected thereby.

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ARTICLE 2

DEFINITIONS

Section 2.01 - Definitions

The following words and terms when used in this Ordinance shall have the meanings respectively

ascribed to them by this Section,

A) "Airport" means the land areas contiguous to Charleston Air Force Base which are owned

and operated by the AUTHORITY and referred to collectively as Charleston International

Airport.

B) "Airport Starter" means the uniformed individual charged with:

1) Overseeing Ground Transportation Services at the Airport; and

2) Ensuring Transporter compliance with the provisions of this Ordinance; and

3) Promptly reporting acts of non-compliance to the Director.

C) "AUTHORITY" means the Charleston County Aviation Authority, the governing body of

the Airport District, which is granted the responsibilities of exercising and performing the

corporate powers and duties of the Airport District.

D) "Director" means the Director of Airports employed by the Charleston County Aviation

Authority, or his designated representative.





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E) "Driver" means any person in actual charge of the operation of a Transporter vehicle (as

herein defined) whether as owner, agent, servant, or employee of the Permit Holder.

F) "Free Market" means those deplaning airline passengers without courtesy, charter, or pre-

arranged transportation.

G) "Gross Airport Revenues" means all monies or other consideration paid or payable to Off-

Airport Car Rental Companies from the conduct of automobile renting or leasing to

deplaning airline passengers. This shall include all charges on all sales, whether for cash or

credit (without deduction for credit card discounts), whether the same shall be paid or

unpaid. Gross Revenues, however, does not include any sales tax or excise tax, sums

received as proceeds for damage repairs to motor vehicles, gasoline refueling charges,

collision damage waiver charges and one-way drop-off charges.

H) "Loading Stands" means those areas adjacent to the Charleston International Airport

Terminal where passengers and baggage may be loaded into Transporter vehicles. The

loading stands are to be designated by the Director and no other area on AUTHORITY

property may be used to load passengers and baggage.

I) "Permit" means an operating permit issued by the AUTHORITY enabling the Transporter to

solicit or transport passengers as provided in this Ordinance.





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J) "Rules, Regulations, and Ordinances" means those lawful and reasonable rules, regulations

and ordinance promulgated by the AUTHORITY for the orderly use of the Airport as same

may be amended, modified, or supplemented from time to time.

K) “Taximeter” means a device that automatically calculates the fare at a predetermined rate

and displays the charge for hire of a vehicle.

L) "Transporter" means an individual, group, company, or corporation operating a commercial

vehicle or vehicles for the purpose of soliciting or transporting persons and/or property from

the Airport. Transporters are more specifically defined by function as follows:

1) Baggage Delivery means the transportation of baggage only from the Airport in a

vehicle for hire.

2) Charter Transportation means the transportation of passengers and/or baggage on a

pre-arranged basis except as otherwise specified in definition (L) (3).

3) Courier Service means the transportation of any physical property, item, or material

to/from the Airport for hire, except when such commercial operation is regulated by

Federal Aviation Regulation Part 121 or 109 as direct or indirect air carriage of

property in interstate commerce.





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4) Courtesy Transportation means the transportation of customers and/or baggage

between the Airport and any motel, hotel, auto rental office, resort, or other business

enterprise which is not located on the Airport. Courtesy vehicles transport patrons

for a commercial business enterprise without direct charge to the patron.

5) Taxi-Shuttle means the transportation of passengers and/or baggage in one of the

following modes:

a) Taxi: Dispatched upon demand of the passenger or group to their specific

destination with no other destination in route.

b) Shuttle: Dispatched to a general location as defined in Article 6 with

specific destinations established by the passenger or group being carried.

6) Public Bus Service means the transportation of passengers and/or baggage from and

to the Airport provided by a fixed-route public transportation service.

M) Tri-County Area” means the area encompassed by Berkeley, Dorchester, and Charleston

counties.






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ARTICLE 3

GENERAL PROVISIONS

Section 3.01 - Permit Required

No transporter may use the facilities of the AUTHORITY for soliciting or transporting passengers

and/or property without first obtaining a permit issued by the Director as provided hereinafter.

Section 3.02 - Compliance with Law

No Transporter vehicle shall be operated in violation of traffic ordinances established by state laws

or the ordinances of the cities in which it operates nor in any event without proper regard for the

public safety and welfare.

Section 3.03 - Compliance with AUTHORITY Rules and Regulations

No Transporter vehicle shall be operated in violation of the Rules, Regulations, and Ordinances of

the AUTHORITY as same as may be amended, modified, or supplemented from time to time.

Section 3.04 - Compliance with Municipalities and State Licensing Regulations

No Transporter vehicle shall be operated on the property of the AUTHORITY until such vehicle has

been registered in accordance with all appropriate requirements of the State of South Carolina and

the municipalities in which it operates and all proper licenses have been obtained therefore.

Taxi/shuttle drivers must be capable of transporting to any area, including Military Bases.

Taxi/shuttle drivers that are restricted from certain areas will not have Airport privileges.





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Section 3.05 - Duty to Obey Airport Starter

Each driver of a Transporter vehicle must at all times obey the lawful commands and orders of the

Airport Starter.

Section 3.06 - Vehicles Subject to Inspection

The Director shall have the right at any time (upon display of proper identification) to enter into or

upon any permitted vehicle for the purpose of determining that all the provisions of this Ordinance

are being properly adhered to. After such inspection, any vehicle found to be unsuitable in any

manner may be immediately barred from the Airport by the Director and the vehicle operating

permit surrendered to the Director.

Section 3.07 - Parking Zone

Upon entry onto AUTHORITY property without passengers or after discharging passengers at the

airport terminal, each transportation vehicle shall proceed at once by the most direct route to the

proper loading area designated by the Director or immediately leave AUTHORITY property.

Section 3.08 - Loading and Unloading

Transporter vehicles authorized to operate on the property of the AUTHORITY shall use only the

loading stands designated by the Director for such purpose. Transporter vehicles may off-load

passengers and baggage in any lawful manner on AUTHORITY property.

Refer to Article 4, Section 4.02 for additional requirements applicable to taxi/shuttle operations.





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Section 3.09 - Soliciting

No person may solicit passengers or fares on the property of the AUTHORITY except as allowed

under this Ordinance and in accordance with its restrictions and regulations.

Section 3.10 - Vehicle Appearance and Condition

As stated in Section 1.01, Part d, one of the specific purposes of this Ordinance is to maintain and

enhance the public image of the greater Charleston area by establishing a high standard of

appearance and service for ground transportation operators. As such, all Transporter vehicles must

conform to a high standard of cleanliness and good repair and shall be continually maintained in a

safe operating condition. To wit, all Transporter vehicles must be free of dents or rust spots which

are visible to an observer. In addition, all vehicles for hire shall be kept clean, neat, and orderly in

accordance with South Carolina Code Ann. Section 58-23-1340. All Transporter vehicles shall

have a thorough and consistent paint scheme and have all hubcaps securely in place. Additionally,

indicia of ownership or business affiliation should be indicated by standardized letters not to exceed

three (3") inches in width and five (5") inches in height.


Section 3.11 - Safety Requirements

The AUTHORITY shall require all Transporter vehicles to be operated in a safe and properly

equipped manner, in accordance with SC Code 56-5-4410, et seq. Additionally, to the extent that

public transportation vehicles are not exempt from the following requirement, all Transporter





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vehicles, including taxis, shall be required to provide seat belts for passengers, in accordance

with S. C. Code Ann. Section 56-5-6510, et seq.

Section 3.12 - Driver to Remain Near Vehicle

Each driver of a Transporter vehicle shall remain in his/her vehicle or immediately adjacent to

his/her vehicle at all times while such vehicle is upon the property of the AUTHORITY. Nothing in

this section shall be held to prohibit any driver from alighting to a street or sidewalk for the purpose

of assisting passengers into or out of his/her vehicle. In addition, no driver of any vehicle shall

allow his vehicle to be used as a place for sleeping or lounging or for any unnecessary gathering of

persons other than passengers.

Section 3.13 - Dress

The AUTHORITY hereby finds that the proper appearance of drivers of all vehicles is necessary to

maintain and enhance the public image of the greater Charleston area. Therefore, each driver shall

dress appropriately. The clothing and overall appearance of all drivers must be in good taste.

Drivers should pay particular attention to cleanliness and personal grooming.






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Section 3.14 - Non-Annoyance

Each driver of a Transporter vehicle shall at all times treat members of the public with the utmost

courtesy. No driver shall solicit patronage in a loud or annoying tone of voice, nor shall any driver

annoy any person by any sign, nor shall any driver obstruct the movement of any person.

Section 3.15 - Insurance

Each Transporter will maintain liability insurance coverage with minimum limits as follows:

A) For Taxi/Shuttle and Courtesy Vehicle Operators:

Comprehensive Public

Liability Insurance .................$500,000 (Combined Single Limit)

Automobile Insurance ............$500,000 (Combined Single Limit)

Property Damage ...................$100,000 (Combined Single Limit)

B) For Charter Operators




C) All Other Operators:




Said policies of insurance shall be performable in Charleston County, South Carolina and shall

cover business operations, employees and customers.





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Each Transporter must fully indemnify and hold the AUTHORITY harmless from any and all

claims whatsoever arising out of business operations in accordance with this Ordinance.

Each Transporter will be required to maintain a current Certificate of Insurance evidencing such

coverage with the AUTHORITY. The following statement is required on the face of the insurance

certificate:

"Charleston County Aviation Authority, its officials, servants, agents,

and employees are named as additional insured."






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ARTICLE 4

ADDITONAL PROVISIONS FOR TAXI/SHUTTLE OPERATIONS

Section 4.01 – Additional Provisions for Taxi/Shuttle Operations

The following Sections apply specifically to operators of taxi/shuttle Transporters.

Section 4.02 - Loading and Unloading of Taxi/Shuttle Vehicles

Taxi/shuttle Transporters must remain in queue while in the taxi/shuttle area and load passengers

and baggage on a "first-in/first-out" basis. As fares are picked up, vehicles must advance forward.

Drivers in the first, second, and third positions must remain near their vehicle at all times for public

transportation service.

The taxi/shuttle in position to be loaded may not refuse a properly presented fare except a driver

may refuse a fare that is out of the Tri-County Area without returning to the end of the queue.

Drivers that miss a fare due to being away from their vehicle or leave their vehicle when in the first,

second, or third position for any reason must move to the end of the queuing area. Drivers that

refuse a properly presented fare for any reason will be suspended from operations for the remainder

of the day.

When flights arrive, all taxi/shuttle drivers must be at their vehicles.





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Section 4.03 - Designation of Shuttle Vehicles

The determination of whether a vehicle shall be operated as a taxi or shuttle shall occur as

follows:

A free market passenger shall present himself to the Airport Starter and request

transportation. His/her needs shall establish the classification of the first taxi-shuttle

vehicle in the loading stand.

If said passenger desires transportation in a taxi, the first vehicle in the loading stand shall

be declared a taxi and shall carry the passenger to his destination; otherwise,

If said passenger desires transportation in a shuttle, his/her needs shall establish the

general location to which that shuttle shall travel and the vehicle shall then be removed

from the queue to wait fifteen (15) minutes for any additional shuttle passengers

proceeding to this same general location. At the end of the fifteen (15) minute period, the

shuttle shall proceed with its fare.

Section 4.04 - Taxi/Shuttle Vehicle Appearance and Condition

The exterior appearance of the vehicle shall be maintained in a damage-free and clean condition.

The interior of the vehicle shall be maintained in a clean condition, free from foreign matter and

offensive odors. There shall be no litter in the vehicle or trunk and the upholstery shall be kept

clean, intact and free of noticeable rips and tears.





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Vehicles shall also comply with the following standards:

1) Heating and air conditioning systems must be properly installed and maintained to

provide sufficient passenger comfort.

2) The model year of the vehicle shall be less than seven (7) years old. Vehicles currently

on the line are grandfathered until replaced.

3) Exterior paint of vehicle shall be maintained free of oxidation or rust.

4) Vehicle body shall be free of any visible dents.

5) Operator shall inspect the cleanliness of each vehicle at the beginning of each day of

service and assure such vehicle is free from dirt, trash, and debris.

6) The exterior of each vehicle in service shall be kept clean from road dust, mud and grime.

7) The interior of each vehicle in service shall be swept or vacuumed prior to beginning

daily service.

8) Every vehicle shall be structurally sound and maintained as to provide for the safety of

the public in accordance with S. C. Code Ann. Section 56-5-4410, et seq.





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9) Wheel covers (hubcaps) shall be mounted on all four wheels at all times while vehicle is

in service.

Section 4.05 - Dress for Taxi/Shuttle Drivers

Drivers of taxi/shuttle vehicles should wear solid color or striped shirts with collars accompanied by

slacks or skirts. Taxi/shuttle drivers shall not be allowed to wear jeans, shorts, sandals, tee shirts, or

shirts with graffiti. A driver's appearance could reflect upon the reputation of the AUTHORITY,

and as such, a driver whose dress and grooming reflects adversely on the AUTHORITY will be

immediately barred from airport property by the Director or his designee.

Section 4.06 - Smoking, Eating and Drinking in Taxi/Shuttle Vehicles

All taxi/shuttle vehicles designated as non-smoking vehicles shall have signs so stating

conspicuously posted on the interior of the vehicle. Likewise, all drivers who do not allow food or

drink in their Transporter vehicles shall post signs so stating on the interior of the vehicle. To the

extent that any driver does not allow food or drink in his or her Transporter vehicle, the Starter may

reassign the passenger to the next available vehicle in the queue that allows smoking, food, or drink.

Section 4.07 - Radio Communication

Each taxi/shuttle Transporter vehicle shall be equipped with a two way radio system. The radio

shall be equipped to provide communication to the transportation starter's booth and receive

communication from the transportation starter's booth. Radios shall be the sole responsibility of

each Transporter and the AUTHORITY shall be held harmless from any liabilities resulting from





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any act of negligence by Transporter. All licensing requirements, fees, radio cost and any other

charges shall be the sole responsibility of the Transporter.

Section 4.08 – Credit Cards

All taxi/shuttle operators are required to accept major credit cards in payment of the passenger

fare. Operators shall not charge a handling fee or minimum fare to the passenger. Major credit

cards include, but are not limited to, MasterCard, Visa, American Express, and the Discover

Card.

Section 4.09 - Taximeter Criteria

Vehicles shall be equipped with a taximeter approved by the Director. Meters must be inspected

and scaled by an authorized representative of the manufacturer, and mounted in a permanent

manner in a position that is visible to all passengers. The following criteria apply to the

taximeter:

a) A taximeter shall be equipped with a primary indicating element. Except when a

taximeter is being cleared, the primary indicating elements shall be susceptible to advancement

only by the rotation of the vehicle wheels. Indications of fares and extras shall be clearly visible

at all times.

b) Whenever the indicating elements of a taximeter are set to indicate a charge for

the hire of the vehicle, the fare shall be clearly shown on the taximeter face. When the taximeter

is cleared, the indication “Not Registering,” “Vacant,” or an equivalent expression shall be





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shown. Whenever a taximeter is set so as to register charges, the indication “Registering,”

Hired,” or an equivalent expression shall be shown.

c) Extras are specifically prohibited under the term of this contract.

d) Indications of fare shall be entirely protected by glass or other suitable transparent

material securely attached to the housing of the taximeter.

e) Adequate provision shall be made for affixing lead-and-wire seals to a taximeter

and to other parts required for service operation of a complete installation on a vehicle so that no

adjustments, alterations, or replacements affecting in any way the accuracy of indications of the

device or the assembly can be made without mutilating the seal or seals. The sealing means shall

be such that it is not necessary to disassemble or remove any part of the device or of the vehicle

to apply or inspect the seals.

Section 4.10 - Taximeter User Requirements

a) The operational tire pressure shall be posted on the vehicle and shall be

maintained at the posted pressure.

b) The taximeter shall be permanently mounted and located so that its face can be

seen by a passenger from the rear compartment of the vehicle. Specifically, the taximeter shall

be mounted on the vehicle dashboard or on the brackets in front of the dashboard. The face of





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the taximeter shall be illuminated whenever the taximeter is in operation and artificial

illumination is necessary for the convenient reading of its indications.

c) The distance for which a taximeter is adjusted (the rate per mile) shall be

conspicuously displayed inside the vehicle so that a passenger can see it from the rear

compartment of the vehicle.

d) Whenever a taximeter has been damaged, or repairs that might in any way affect

the accuracy of its indications have been made, or any of the official security seals have been

mutilated, such device shall not be used until it has been officially examined, reapproved and

resealed. The Transporter shall not tamper with the taximeter or any seal cable connection or

part thereof or make any change in the vehicle’s mechanism or its tires, which would affect the

operation of the taximeter. Additionally, the operator shall not drive a taxi under this Ordinance

unless all taximeter seals and cable housing seals are in good condition.

Section 4.11 - Basis of Metered Fares

The taximeter shall calculate the fare upon the basis of distance traveled. The only exception

shall be when the vehicle has been designated as a Shuttle as defined in Section 4.03.

Section 4.12 - Security Deposit

Transporter shall provide AUTHORITY with a security deposit in the amount of $500.00 at the

time the taxi/shuttle permit application is submitted.





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The security deposit shall be held in an escrow account with the AUTHORITY and shall be

refunded to the Transporter at the time of termination of services, provided: The Transporter has no

unpaid debt with the AUTHORITY, and the Transporter has satisfactorily performed his obligations

under this Ordinance.

In the event of an unpaid debt or unsatisfactory performance, Transporter's security deposit shall be

forfeited to AUTHORITY. Any amount owed in excess of the security deposit shall also become

due by Transporter to the AUTHORITY.

Section 4.13 - Limitation on Number of Taxi/Shuttle Permits

In order to encourage the benefits of fair and honest competition, a single taxi/shuttle operator shall

hold no more than three (3) taxi/shuttle vehicle operating permits at any given time. Additionally,

only 50 taxi/shuttle Permits may be issued by the Director. The Authority reserves the right to

adjust the number of available Permits as necessary.

Section 4.14 – Use of Taxi/Shuttle Permits

Taxi/Shuttle vehicles are to be used as necessary to serve the needs of the traveling public.

Performance standards will be developed and administered at the discretion of the Director. Failure

to meet these standards may result in suspension or revocation of the permit.

Taxi/shuttle operators are expected to operate their vehicles at the Airport on a regular, weekly

basis. If, for any reason, a taxi/shuttle vehicle and/or driver is not available for operation for more

than seven (7) consecutive days, the Permit Holder must notify the Director in advance. If a vehicle





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will not be available for more than seven (7) days due to extensive maintenance or repairs,

Operators are expected to provide a substitute vehicle that meets the standards of the Ordinance.

Failure to operate at the Airport for more than thirty (30) consecutive days shall be considered

abandonment of the permit and will result in revocation.






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ARTICLE 5

PERMIT AND FEES

Section 5.01 - Permit Required

No Transporter may use the facilities of the AUTHORITY for soliciting or transporting passengers

and/or property without first obtaining a permit issued by the Director as provided herein below.

Section 5.02 - Application

All persons applying for an operating permit shall file with the AUTHORITY a sworn application

on forms provided by the AUTHORITY. The information and certifications required on this form

shall include at a minimum:

a) A certification that the Transporter meets all state and local requirements.

b) A certification that the Transporter vehicles are maintained in a safe operating condition.

c) A certificate of insurance meeting the requirements of this Ordinance.

d) A certification that each driver of a Transporter vehicle must be the holder of a valid

automobile drivers license.

Each driver shall be at least eighteen years of age, shall have no physical defects which would

hinder safe operation of the vehicle under any driving condition or hinder him/her from providing

required ground transportation services to passengers (i.e. loading and unloading baggage) and shall





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be of good moral character. The Authority may refuse to grant or renew an operating permit in the

case of any application from any person who has been convicted, or not found guilty by reason of

insanity, of any of the following crimes in any jurisdiction during the ten (10) years before the date

of application:

1) State automobile operator’s license suspended or revoked.

2) A felony.

3) Driving an automobile resulting in death to any person.

4) Driving a motor vehicle while intoxicated.

5) A violation of any law, state or federal, relating to the use, possession, or sale of

intoxicating liquors.

6) A violation of any law, municipal, state or federal, relating to prostitution.

7) A violation of any law, state or federal, relating to the use, possession, or sale of

intoxicating drugs.

8) Habitual violator of traffic laws or an habitual user of intoxicating liquors or narcotic

drugs.





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Section 5.03 - Permit Fees

Upon issuance of an Operating Permit, each Transporter must pay fees according to the following

schedule:

Type Transporter Annual Permit Fee

A) Taxi - Shuttle $120/Transporter Vehicle Plus Monthly Fee of $200.00 per

vehicle.

B) Charter Vehicle $120/Transporter Vehicle Plus

(i) $1.00 Per Pick-up (Vehicle with 15 Seats or Less)

(ii) $5.00 Per Pick-up (Vehicle with more than 15 seats)

C) Courtesy Vehicle

i) Hotel/Motel $120/Transporter Vehicle Plus $2.00 Per Room

ii) Off-Airport

Car Rental $120/Transporter Vehicle Plus 8% of Gross Airport Revenue

iii) Other $120/Transporter Vehicle Plus

(i) $2.00 Per Pick-up (Vehicle with 15 Seats or Less)

(ii) $5.00 Per Pick-up (Vehicle with More than 15 Seats)

D) Baggage Delivery $120/Transporter Vehicle Plus $1.00 Per Pick-up

E) Special Contract

Military Transportation

Permit $500 Per Year

F) Public Bus Service $1.00 Per Year





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(G) Courier Service $120/Transporter Vehicle plus $1.00 per pick-up.

All annual fees are due and payable January 1. For permits requested and received at other times

during the calendar year, the fee will be pro-rated based on the number of full and partial months

remaining in the year. All fees shall be forfeited once paid except in the event the AUTHORITY

should revise or terminate this system. In such event, refunds will be pro-rated.

Monthly fees are due and payable without notice on the first (1st) day of each month in advance.

Failure to pay monthly taxi/shuttle fees on the first (1st) day of the month will result in suspension of

operating privileges. Failure to pay monthly taxi/shuttle fees by the tenth (10th

) of the month will

result in revocation of the permit.

All activity-based fees are payable monthly in accordance with procedures established by the

Director.

Applications, fee payments, and permit issuance will be conducted at normal business hours at a

location specified by the Director.





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Section 5.04 - Permit Issuance

Should the Director find that the applicant for a permit has satisfactorily complied with all the

conditions of filing an application, he may issue a permit. The term of the permit shall be annual

beginning January 1 and ending December 31.

Section 5.05 - Temporary Charter Permit

Any other provisions of this Article notwithstanding, the Director may issue a temporary permit for

a single charter operation. The fee for this temporary permit shall be $10.00 plus the appropriate

pick-up fee stated in Section 5.03 (B).

Section 5.06 - Identification Card

Every person operating a Transporter vehicle shall display an identification card which includes at a

minimum:

A) The Driver's Photograph

B) The Driver's Name

C) The Driver's Company of Employment

D) The Company's Address

Such Card shall be displayed in a manner visible to all customers in the vehicle.

Section 5.07 - Assignment or Transfer of Permit

No permit may be assigned or transferred for any purpose or reason.





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Section 5.08 - Effective Change of Ownership on Permit

Any change of ownership of, or title to, any Transporter vehicle shall automatically revoke any

permit previously granted for the operation of such vehicle on the property of the AUTHORITY.

A change of ownership is deemed to have taken place (in addition to other methods usually

employed) if the owner of any vehicle leases under an arrangement whereby the lessee shall have

the right to acquire title to the vehicle at any further date.

Section 5.09 - Interest on Overdue Accounts

Any payments not received within ten (10) days after the due date shall accrue interest at the rate of

1.5% per month from the due date until paid in full.

Section 5.10 - Inspection of Books and Records

A. Transporter shall during the term of this Agreement and for three (3) years thereafter,

permit, upon reasonable notice to Transporter, inspections and audits by the AUTHORITY through

its employees, and/or representatives, of all records and books of account, including such records as

may be required by the Director to be maintained by Transporter and information required to be

maintained pursuant to any provision of this Agreement. It is further understood and agreed that

any such inspection and audit shall be conducted during the business hours of Transporter and that

Transporter shall make all of the aforesaid records, books of account, and other documentation

available at a location designated in writing by the Director.





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B. Off-airport car rental companies shall maintain at least, but not limited to, the following

records:

1) Copies of all rental contracts whether for deplaning passengers arriving through the

Charleston International Airport Terminal or originating elsewhere. Starting at the

beginning of the Transporter's fiscal year, every year these rental contracts shall be

numbered consecutively commencing with a six-digit number ending in 001. Each

rental contract shall have a statement which the customer signs stating whether or

not he/she deplaned at Charleston International Airport.

2) Daily Sales Summary Sheets which reflect contracts of passengers who arrived

through the Charleston International Airport Terminal as well as other contracts.

3) A written reconciliation of the Daily Summary Sheets to the monthly reports made

to the Charleston County Aviation Authority.

4) A General Ledger.

5) Copy of the latest Financial Statement.

6) Copy of the Sales Tax Returns filed with the South Carolina Tax Commission.

7) Copy of the latest Income Tax Return, State and Federal.





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8) All reports furnished the franchiser except those reports dealing exclusively with the

number of cars parked.

9) In the event the foregoing records are not maintained and are not available for audit,

the transporter shall pay eight (8%) percent of its gross revenues to Charleston

County Aviation Authority until it presents proof to the Authority that its gross

airport revenue from deplaning passengers is less than its gross revenues.

C. In the event an inspection or audit by or on behalf of the AUTHORITY discloses any

discrepancy in any statement or statements of gross airport revenue of the Transporter

and/or in the amount of any sums of money owed to the AUTHORITY, the Transporter

shall forthwith pay the sum of money owed to the AUTHORITY plus a service charge of

2% per month of said sum for each month from the date said sum should have been paid to

the AUTHORITY to the date payment is made to the AUTHORITY. Further, in the event

an aforesaid audit or inspection discloses a single cumulative discrepancy in excess of 2% of

the amount previously paid by Transporter to AUTHORITY on account of the month period

in questions, Transporter shall forthwith pay to AUTHORITY the cost of the audit and/or

inspection. Said cost of the audit and/or inspection shall include all direct and indirect salary

cost of AUTHORITY, any charges made by any consultant of the AUTHORITY, materials,

supplies and administrative overhead (as shall be determined by the Director from time to

time during the term of this Agreement).





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D. Nothing contained in this paragraph shall preclude the AUTHORITY from revoking

Transporter's permit in the event any inspection or audit discloses a discrepancy or

discrepancies as indicated in this paragraph. In the event that AUTHORITY retains counsel

to collect any sums owing to it from Transporter, Transporter agrees to pay to

AUTHORITY the sums expended by AUTHORITY on account of the retention of such

counsel as well as expenses incurred by AUTHORITY, including all direct or indirect salary

costs, materials, supplies, and administrative overhead.






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ARTICLE 6

FARES

Section 6.01 - Metered Rates and Non-Metered Zone Rates

No metered or non-metered taxi/shuttle operator or taxi using taximeters shall charge any passenger

more than the fixed fare or rate for transportation as determined and prescribed by the

AUTHORITY which is hereby declared to be as follows:

A. The meter fare for a taxi departure from the Airport is $2.52 per loaded mile with no

additional charge for the first two passengers. For each passenger in excess of two, a fee of

$14.00 per passenger per trip will be charged.

B. The shuttle rate for Peninsular Charleston is $14.00 per passenger.

C. The fixed fare for the Airport vicinity is $10.50 per passenger, not to exceed $31.50 per trip.

D. No charge for babe-in-arms.

E. Average fuel costs will be monitored at the beginning of each calendar quarter. Average fuel

prices will be determined using the American Automobile Association (AAA) website for

the State of South Carolina for regular unleaded gasoline. Rates will be adjusted

accordingly with any 30% fluctuation in the cost of fuel at the beginning of the

calendar quarter. The baseline price will be $3.90 per gallon. All rates changes will require

the approval of the Charleston County Aviation Authority.






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ARTICLE 7

VIOLATIONS, PENALTIES AND APPEALS

Section 7.01 - Violations and Penalties

The Charleston County Aviation Authority Police have jurisdiction over the property of the Airport

District and the authority to enforce the Ordinances of the Charleston County Airport District and

laws of the State of South Carolina as provided in its enabling legislation.

Charleston County Aviation Authority Ordinance N. 2001-01 Operating Permit Holders are

responsible for ensuring that their business and employees fully comply with all provisions of

Ordinance N. 2001-01. An Operating Permit Holder, whose equipment, business practices or

employees are found in violation of the Ordinance may be fined. The fine for each offense will be

determined by the Airport Director and is not to exceed $200.00 per offense. Any Transporter

vehicle involved in such offense may be impounded until said fine or fines are paid, and the cost of

the impoundment will be borne by the Operating Permit Holder.

Section 7.02 - Suspension or Revocation of Permit

The Director shall have the authority to suspend or revoke any permit for a violation of this

Ordinance.





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Notice of suspension or revocation shall be given by registered mail to permit holder’s address

listed on the application. This notice shall contain the reason for the suspension or revocation and

shall constitute sufficient form of notice.

The Transporter shall be entitled to appeal to the AUTHORITY if they file with the AUTHORITY

a written Notice of Appeal within thirty (30) days of notification of any violation(s). The decision

of the AUTHORITY shall be final and any appeal therefrom shall be to the courts of the State of

South Carolina.

In the case of suspension only, the vehicle permit shall be restored to the Transporter at the

expiration of the period of suspension.

In the case of revocation, the Permit Holder must wait a minimum of ninety (90) days before

submitting an application for a new permit.






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ARTICLE 8

AIRLINE VOUCHERS

Section 8.01 – Airline Voucher Payment

The AUTHORITY has established a program to accept airline vouchers from permitted Taxi

Operators to allow reimbursement to the Taxi Operators, in a timely manner, for transporting the

airlines’ passenger(s) during irregular operations.

To receive payment, the airline voucher and a completed invoice (Exhibit A) must be submitted to

the Charleston County Aviation Authority taxi booth. Airline vouchers and properly completed

invoices submitted to the Charleston County Aviation Authority taxi starter booth by Tuesday at

5:00 PM will be reimbursed on Friday of the same week. Vouchers that are turned in after Tuesday

at 5:00 PM will not be reimbursed until Friday of the following week. Reimbursement checks may

be picked up at the receptionist desk of the Charleston County Aviation Authority located on the

second floor of the main terminal building between 3:30 PM and 4:30 PM each Friday. During

holidays observed on Fridays, checks may be picked up on the following Monday. Thereafter, the

checks will be available during normal business hours. Airline vouchers will not be accepted by the

Charleston County Aviation Authority unless they have been executed by the appropriate airline

officials.





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Section 8.02 – Airline Voucher

Any airline that contracts for ground transportation services with a Taxi Operator will provide the

Taxi Operator an airline voucher (Exhibit B) in lieu of payment at the time services are rendered.

This voucher guarantees the Taxi Operator reimbursement for the transportation services provided

to the airlines’ passengers(s).

Section 8.03 – Airline Responsibility

The airline is the entity responsible for finding suitable transportation for their passenger(s) and for

reimbursing the Taxi Operator. The airline retains the right to choose the ground transportation

service providers they deem appropriate. This may include, but not limited to, charter operators,

busing companies and limousine services.

Section 8.04 - Transporter Responsibility

Under no circumstances shall a Taxi Operator awaiting fares in the taxi staging or taxi stand areas

accept a voucher from an Airline representative unless the Taxi Operator is at the head of the taxi

queue line. Furthermore, under no circumstances shall a driver, upon receiving an airline voucher,

pass the voucher to another Taxi Operator.

Section 8.05 – Acceptable Vouchers

All vouchers shall be completed in accordance with the policies of the issuing airline(s). Vouchers

not properly completed will not be accepted for reimbursement.





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Section 8.06 – Voucher Acceptance

All Charleston County Aviation Authority permitted Taxi Operators are required to accept vouchers

from any airline doing business at the Charleston International Airport as a form of payment for

passenger transportation. No additional fees are to be added to the voucher.


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