HomeMy WebLinkAboutbocc.res.026.2001 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF PITKIN COUNTY, COLORADO,
APPROVING SALE OF
HY-MOUNTAIN TRANSPORTATION, INC., DBA HIGH MOUNTAIN TAXI.
Resolution# 026, Series of 2001
RECITALS
1. Pitkin County, a Colorado home-rule county, is the owner, sponsor and operator of the
Aspen/Pitkin County Airport, located in the vicinity of Aspen, Colorado.
2. Pitkin County Ordinance 456, Series 1999, (expiring October 31, 2001) licenses Hy-
Mountain Transportation, Inc., dba High Mountain Taxi, to operate in Pitkin County and
at the Pitkin County Airport. Ordinance #56 , paragraph 25 indicates that the owner of
the company shall not assign more than 30% of issued and outstanding stock "without
first obtaining the written consent of the County."
3. David Hyman, the owner of Hy-Mountain Transportation, Inc, has entered into a contract
to sell the company, via a stock transfer, to Todd Gardner. The Colorado Public Utilities
Commission has investigated the transaction and subsequently issued a temporary
approval to Gardner to assume operations of Hy-Mountain Transportation, dba High
Mountain Taxi. The PUC anticipates issuing a permanent approval by 02/23/01.
4. Hyman and Gardner have submitted letters of explanation and a copy of the Stock
Purchase Agreement to the Airport. The Public Utilities Commission has provided a
copy of the approval of Temporary Operations to the Airport. Both Airport staff and the
County Attorney's office have reviewed the documents and have no objections to the
transfer.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of Pitkin
County, Colorado,
Section 1
Approval of the proposed sale of Hy-Mountain taxi, by David Hyman,to Todd Gardner.
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ROVED AND ADOPTED AT THE REGULAR MEETING ON THE DAY
OF 2001.
PUBL ED TER ADOPTION IN THE ASPEN TIMES ON THE 104 '
DAY OF '2001.
AT,T T: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
OF PITKIN COUNTY, C/OLORADO
By; l �C
Je tte Jones Michael Ireland, Iffhairperson
D uty Clerk&Re rder
Date:[0 3—Clrt 'i+'7
APPROVED AS TO FORM: MANAGER APPROVAL:
IJ1ai e4w1 LS Hilary 1 tcher Smith
p<,Ls*n c—County Attorney Coun anager
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
Carrin o Brown
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Todd Gardner
Box 3251
Vail,CO 81658
Phone:970-390-8969
February 15, 2001
Mr. Carrington Brown
Aspen/Pitkin County Airport
0233 East Airport Road
Aspen, Colorado 81611
Dear Carrington:
As you are aware, I am in the process of purchasing High Mountain Taxi from David
Hyman. I am seeking approval by the board of county commissioners for the transfer of
the lease granted to High Mountain Taxi by the Aspen/Pitkin County Airport.
I have extensive knowledge of the transportation business. In 1995 I started Eagle
Transportation, serving the Eagle County Airport and Vail/Beaver Creek Resorts. In our
third year of operations, Eagle Transportation had grown to a fleet size of 26 vans, 2
mini-buses, and employed four full time and sixty seasonal drivers. In September 1999,
Eagle Transportation was sold to Colorado Mountain Express. I feel that my
qualifications are more than adequate to operate High Mountain Taxi in a manner that
will serve the best interests of both consumers and Pitkin County.
Thank you for your consideration and I look forward to working with you and your staff.
Please feel free to call me with any questions at (970) 390-8969.
Sincerely,
Todd Gardner
HIGH MOUNTAIN
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February 15, 2001
Mr. Carrington Brown
Aspen/Pitkin County Airport
0233 East Airport Road
Aspen, Colorado 81611
Re: Transfer of ownership of Hy-Mountain Transportation, Inc. dba High Mountain Taxi
Dear Carrington:
It was very generous of you and Peter to meet with Todd and me yesterday, especially on such an impromptu
basis. Thank you. I enjoyed the visit and was pleased for the three of you to meet. Todd Gardner and I
signed a stock Purchase Agreement on February 7, 2001. Todd and I are both very enthusiastic about his
anticipated purchase of High Mountain Taxi and are hoping for a smooth transition to be completed in the
very near future. The Colorado Public Utilities Commission has already granted Approval for Temporary
Authority for the transfer(see attachment# 1), and we anticipate the granting of Permanent Authority for the
transfer in accordance with the PUC's procedural protocol. All this should be completed by the 1 s`part of
March and we are hoping to Close by the middle of March.
As discussed, we are seeking the written consent of the County for transfer of control as is required by our
Use and License Agreement(p. 33, Section 25). As I understand the requirement, this request may be
handled as a"Consent Agenda Item" and it would be beneficial for all involved if this item could be decided
by the Board of County Commissioners at their next meeting (which I believe is February 28).
The new dynamic and enthusiastic leadership that Todd Gardner will provide is exactly what High Mountain
needs, and exactly what the community deserves from its taxicab company. Todd proved himself to be a
successful and innovative operator in his role as founder and general manager of Eagle Transportation, a
PUC licensed Shuttle Company which operated out of the Eagle airport. (He sold Eagle Trans. in 1999). He
has the skills, commitment and energy to improve the company and enhance the services it provides to the
City and County, the citizenry and our visitors. I trust that you agree and that you can recommend to the
Commissioners that written consent of the transfer be given. Both Todd and I will be available and would be
happy to attend the Commissioners' meeting to answer any questions that they may have, or simply to
introduce Todd. And of course, please do not hesitate to call if you have any questions.
SiSr
David Hyman
(970) 925-TAXI 111 C Aspen Airport Business Center Aspen, CO 81611 FAX(970) 925-9409 www.highmountaintaxi.com