HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinances Book 13, Page 230, No Resolution Number23V
A RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR TRANSPORTATION
OF THE COMMONWEALTH OF KENTUCKY TO HOLD A HEARING UPON THE NECESSITY
AND DEMAND FOR BUS SERVICE IN THE CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY.
WHEREAS, the Paducah Bus Company, the present operator of
city buses in Paducah, Kentucky, has notified the City that it will
cease its operations on December 31, 1954; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners of the City of Paducah
desires the city to have bus service after said date, and is of the
opinion there is a demand and necessity for such service; and
WHEREAS, KRS 281.635 provides that no person shall apply for or
obtain any franchise or,authorization for city bus operation without
a prior finding by the Department of Motor Transportation of the Common-
wealth of Kentucky, after a hearing, that there is a demand and necessity
for such service.
NOVI THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF
THE CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY:
SECTION 1. That the Department of Motor Transportation of the
Commonwealth of Kentucky be, and the same is hereby, requested by
this ordinance to hold a hearing in the City of Paducah, Kentucky
to ascertain whether or not there is a demand and necessity for city
bus service in said city.
SECTION 2. That the Mayor of the City of Paducah, Kentucky be,
and he is hereby, authorized to sign any formal application or other
document that might be required by said Department of Motor Transpor-
tation.
SECTION 3. That two certified copies of this Resolution be
forwarded immediately by the City Clerk to the Department of Motor
Transportation at Frankfort, Kentucky.
SECTION 4_ This Resolution shall be in full force and effect
from and after its adoption.
Mayor
Passed by the Board of Commissioners November 9, 1954
Recorded by Sarah Thurman, City Clerk, November 9, 1954•