1 / 76

November 3, 2009

Vehicles For Hire In the Convention Center District. November 3, 2009. Presentation Outline. Introduction Overview Options to Consider Recommendations Comments. 2. Presentation Outline. Introduction Overview Options to Consider Recommendations Comments. 3. What is the

selene
Download Presentation

November 3, 2009

An Image/Link below is provided (as is) to download presentation Download Policy: Content on the Website is provided to you AS IS for your information and personal use and may not be sold / licensed / shared on other websites without getting consent from its author. Content is provided to you AS IS for your information and personal use only. Download presentation by click this link. While downloading, if for some reason you are not able to download a presentation, the publisher may have deleted the file from their server. During download, if you can't get a presentation, the file might be deleted by the publisher.

E N D

Presentation Transcript

  1. Vehicles For HireIn the Convention Center District November 3, 2009

  2. Presentation Outline • Introduction • Overview • Options to Consider • Recommendations • Comments 2

  3. Presentation Outline • Introduction • Overview • Options to Consider • Recommendations • Comments 3

  4. What is the “Client Advisory Board”? The CAB is a group of internationally recognized meeting planners and tradeshow owners/organizers who have volunteered to provide advice to the Convention Center regarding marketing, facilities, services and operations. 4

  5. Client Advisory Board Goals For the OCCC: • - To obtain direct, unfiltered client input • To collaborate on “best practices” • To support our clients, and the clients of our clients… • THE EXHIBITING COMPANIES AND ATTENDEES OF MAJOR MEETINGS AND TRADESHOWS. 5

  6. Client Advisory Board Goals For the clients: • - To ensure the future viability of a major asset in adesirable destination • To collaborate with the destination’s suppliers on best practices • To collaborate with other event organizers on best practices 6

  7. Attractions Coordinator Entertainment Golf Courses Lodging Food Functions Transportation to Site Event Management Audio Visual Community Transportation Tee Shirts A Building Decorator Printing Flowers 7

  8. Attractions Coordinator Entertainment Golf Courses Lodging Food Functions Transportation to Site Event Management Audio Visual Community Transportation Tee Shirts A Building Decorator Printing Flowers 8

  9. Meeting Planners Select Sites Based on a Variety of Factors Availability of Hotels & Facilities Destination Affordability Transporting Attendees Transportation Costs Distance Traveled by Attendees Climate Entertainment Percentage Considered “Very Important” Source: M&C Magazine’s Meetings Market Survey 9

  10. American HeartAssociation American SportsfishingAssociation Christian Booksellers Association Client Advisory Board Member Organizations

  11. American Academy of Family Physicians AetherQuest Solutions American Academyof Pediatrics Client Advisory Board Member Organizations 11

  12. American Foundry Society American Occupational Therapy Association American Wind Energy Association Client Advisory Board Member Organizations

  13. COLLABORATE Craft & Hobby Association Florida Nursery, Growers & Landscape Association Client Advisory Board Member Organizations 13

  14. Healthcare Information & Management Systems Society InfoComm International International Association of Amusement Parks & Attractions Client Advisory Board Member Organizations

  15. National Training and Simulation Association Premiere Shows, Inc. Risk & Insurance Management Society Client Advisory Board Member Organizations 15

  16. AARP International Association of Chiefs of Police International Sign Association Client Advisory Board Member Organizations 16

  17. National Automobile DealersAssociation The Florida Restaurant Show Golf Course Superintendants Association of America Client Advisory Board Member Organizations 17

  18. Reed Exhibitions / PGA Worldwide Golf Exhibitions McDonald’s Corporation American Osteopathic Association Client Advisory Board Member Organizations 18

  19. SAPPHIRE Florida Roofing, Sheet Metal & AC Contractors Association National Society of Black Engineers Client Advisory Board Member Organizations 19

  20. National Trade Productions/Coverings Association of Peri-OperativeRegistered Nurses Nielsen Business Media/VNU Expositions/Imprinted Sportswear Client Advisory Board Member Organizations 20

  21. Client Advisory Board Member Organizations • Orgill Dealers Market • Photo Marketing Association • Performance Racing Industry • American Association for Cancer Research 21

  22. National BusinessAviation Association Pet Industry DistributorsAssociation North American Association ofFood Equipment Manufacturers Client Advisory Board Member Organizations 22

  23. American Rental Association ASI Show, Inc. Cygnus Business Media/Aviation Industry Week Client Advisory Board Member Organizations 23

  24. Surf Expo/DMG World Media National School Supply & Equipment Association National School Boards Association Client Advisory Board Member Organizations

  25. Pittsburgh Conference on Analytical Chemistry and Applied Spectroscopy (PITTCON) International Baking IndustryExposition The True Value Company Client Advisory Board Member Organizations 25

  26. Combined attendance for events produced by CAB Members: 690,000 Client Advisory BoardEvents Attendance 26

  27. Client Advisory Board Economic Impact • Combined economic impact for events produced by CAB Members: $1.3 BILLION 27

  28. Client Advisory Board Today’s Issues… - Short-haul Transportation Service - Unregulated Taxi Environment 28

  29. Presentation Outline • Introduction • Overview • Options to Consider • Recommendations • Comments 29

  30. Taxi Overview • Inconsistent rates/rate gouging • Uninsured, unregistered and unregulated cabs operating in the unincorporated Convention Center area • Public safety • Negative impact to Central Florida tourist/convention business 30

  31. Taxi Complaints Received • Convention Center clients and OCCVB • Cab fares to and from the Convention Center • Cab fares to and from hotels/restaurants • Taxicab owners • Alleging there is too much regulation in the City, the Airport, theme parks, and hotels • Alleging improprieties of other drivers • Lack of statistical and anecdotal data in unincorporated Orange County 31

  32. Historical Perspective Task Force Established in 1995 • Chaired by Commissioner Mary I. Johnson • Taxi industry representatives • Florida Limousine (Livery) Association • I-Drive hoteliers • City of Orlando • Orlando-Orange County Convention and Visitors Bureau • Central Florida Hotel/Motel Association • County staff: Code Enforcement, Administration, Convention Center • GOAA • LYNX • Orange County Sheriff 32

  33. Presentation Outline • Introduction • Overview • Options to Consider • Recommendations • Comments 33

  34. Taxi Options 1. Countywide Ordinance 2. Convention Area Ordinance 3. Privatization at Convention Center via RFP 4. Status Quo 34

  35. Taxi Options 1. Countywide Ordinance 2. Convention Area Ordinance 3. Privatization at Convention Centervia RFP 4. Status Quo 35

  36. Option 1 – Countywide Ordinance • County ordinance would apply to unincorporated Orange County • Ordinance would exclude municipalities who already have an ordinance such as City of Orlando • Issues to address: • Market entry - limitation to the total number of cabs • Open stands - affecting private property • Rate setting - per mile • Fees – registration, ongoing renewal, and inspection • Safety inspections • Types of vehicles regulated in addition to taxis • Types of regulation • Enforcement agency • Cost and funding source(s) 36

  37. Option 1 – Countywide Ordinance Current City of Orlando Ordinance Model • Taxis regulated by in-house staff • Limits the number of taxis (market entry): 1 cab per 1,000 residents • 548 taxis regulated (pick-up only) • Application Fee: $300/vehicle • Permit Fee: $200 with $200 renewal annually • Inspection Fee: $50 (contracted out) • A $220 fine is assessed to non-permitted taxis, additional fines are $420 each incident 37

  38. Advantages Provides for a regulated, controlled operation Countywide Improved quality of drivers and vehicles Regulated rates for service Disadvantages Lengthy process, difficult to implement Costly to regulate: General Fund Increased liability issues May increase cost to cabs wishing to operate in both the City of Orlando and Orange County No direct, focused oversight and regulation for the Convention Center Option 1 – Countywide Ordinance 38

  39. Option 1 – Countywide Ordinance Concerns of Industry Representatives 39

  40. Taxi Options 1. Countywide Ordinance 2. Convention Area Ordinance 3. Privatization at the Convention Center via RFP 4. Status Quo 40

  41. 41

  42. Advantages Provides for a regulated, controlled operation in the geographical area of major concern Improved quality of drivers and vehicles Regulated rates for service Disadvantages Cost to regulate Increased liability issues Cost to taxi owners Conflict w/existing contracts at hotels No focused oversight and regulation for the Convention Center Lengthy process and difficult to implement Option 2 - Convention Area Ordinance 42

  43. Option 2 – Convention Area Ordinance Concerns of Industry Representatives 43

  44. Taxi Options 1. Countywide Ordinance 2. Convention Area Ordinance 3. Privatization at the Convention Center via RFP 4. Status Quo – Take No Action 44

  45. Option 3 – Privatization at the Convention Center via RFP • Privatize taxi service on Convention Center property via RFP • Consortium of three (3) or more companies • Taxicab consortium with services agreement • Lead firm handles dispatch, queues, access • Goal: minimum 24% M/WBE participation • 5 year contract, plus renewals • Greater Orlando Aviation Authority (GOAA) model 45

  46. Option 3 – Privatization at the Convention Center via RFP Current GOAA Model • GOAA has a consortium of six (6) taxi providers • One firm provides the dispatch personnel • 1 cab per 60 deplanements • Only consortium members have pick-up privileges • Must have City of Orlando permit 46

  47. Option 3 – Privatization at the Convention Center via RFP • Designate locations for services to be provided • Marshaling location(s) for all vehicles to stage • Starter booths (provided by contractor) • Dispatchers (provided by contractor) • Controlled access to property (managed by contractor) Current GOAA Model 47

  48. Option 3 – Privatization at the Convention Center via RFP Current GOAA Model • Initial application fee • $50 per company • $10 per vehicle • Assessment fees • Privilege Fee: ~$3/vehicle per trip for GOAA • Starter/Dispatch Fee: ~$1/member per trip to cover costs of the dispatch operation 48

  49. Advantages Provides a regulated, controlled operation to meet immediate needs of OCCC Improved quality of drivers and vehicles Services privatized Potential revenue source Limited liability issues Tracking of drivers and vehicles RE complaints and lost & found More control over the needs for vehicles for after hours and special events Faster implementation than ordinance Disadvantages The total number of Independent taxis and small companies becomes reduced Does not provide for a regulated, controlled operation outside of the Convention Center property Need to address additional number of cabs needed for large shows Option 3 – Privatization at the Convention Center via RFP 49

  50. Option 3 – Privatization at the Convention Center via RFP Concerns of Industry Representatives 50

More Related