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Normal;}}\paperw12240\paperh15840\margl1872\margr1980\margt1440\margb720 \sectd \sbknone\pgwsxn12240\pghsxn15840\marglsxn1872\margrsxn1980\margtsxn1440\margbsxn720\cols1\colsx60 \pard \plain \cbpat8\ql\li922\fi0\ri0\sb0\sa0 \f1\fs20{\b0\i0\cf1\charscalex100\expndtw-5\f1\cchs0\lang1033\fs22 RESUBMISSION FOR TEMPORARY EXEMPTION- AIRPORT DIRECT}\par \pard \plain \cbpat8\ql\li0\fi0\ri0\sb727\sa0\sl-245\slmult0 \f1\fs20{\b0\i0\cf1\charscalex100\expndtw-3\f1\cchs0\lang1033\fs22 I wish to submit a further application for temporary exemption under section 55 of the DDA to the Accessible Public Transport Jurisdictional Committee in order to address the issues identified \expndtw-4 in the handing down of the decision on the 15\super th\nosupersub  February, 2006.}\par \pard \plain \cbpat8\ql\li7\fi0\ri0\sb245\sa0\sl-245\slmult0 \f1\fs20{\b0\i0\cf1\charscalex100\expndtw-4\f1\cchs0\lang1033\fs22 I ask that an exemption be granted for the following reasons for at least four months so that the \expndtw-3 service can finish raising the moneys needed to become accessible:}\par {\pntext\pard \plain \cbpat8\ql\li353\fi-346\ri0\sb245\sa0\sl-252\slmult0\tx353 \b0\i0\cf1\charscalex100\expndtw0\loch\af0\hich\af0\dbch\f1\cchs0\lang1033\fs22  \'95\tab}\pard \plain \cbpat8\ql\li353\fi-346\ri0\sb245\sa0\sl-252\slmult0\tx353 \f1\fs20{\*\pn\pnlvlblt\pnstart-1\pnindent346\pnf1{\pntxtb \'95}}\b0\i0\cf1\charscalex100\expndtw0\loch\af0\hich\af0\dbch\f1\cchs0\lang1033\fs22 {\b0\i0\cf1\charscalex100\expndtw-4\f1\cchs0\lang1033\fs22 Modification of the vehicle to include disabled access would render it no longer a bus service\line \expndtw-3 for which it has accreditation along with rendering the business unviable.}\par {\pntext\pard \plain \cbpat8\ql\li353\fi-346\ri0\sb0\sa0\sl-252\slmult0\tx353 \b0\i0\cf1\charscalex100\expndtw0\loch\af0\hich\af0\dbch\f1\cchs0\lang1033\fs22  \'95\tab}\pard \plain \cbpat8\ql\li353\fi-346\ri0\sb0\sa0\sl-252\slmult0\tx353 \f1\fs20{\*\pn\pnlvlblt\pnstart-1\pnindent346\pnf1{\pntxtb \'95}}\b0\i0\cf1\charscalex100\expndtw0\loch\af0\hich\af0\dbch\f1\cchs0\lang1033\fs22 {\b0\i0\cf1\charscalex100\expndtw-3\f1\cchs0\lang1033\fs22 Quotes received for conversion of vehicle range from a minimum of $13,725 to an excess of\line \expndtw-7 $16,960.}\par {\pntext\pard \plain \cbpat8\ql\li353\fi-346\ri0\sb0\sa0\sl-252\slmult0\tx353 \b0\i0\cf1\charscalex100\expndtw0\loch\af0\hich\af0\dbch\f1\cchs0\lang1033\fs22  \'95\tab}\pard \plain \cbpat8\ql\li353\fi-346\ri0\sb0\sa0\sl-252\slmult0\tx353 \f1\fs20{\*\pn\pnlvlblt\pnstart-1\pnindent346\pnf1{\pntxtb \'95}}\b0\i0\cf1\charscalex100\expndtw0\loch\af0\hich\af0\dbch\f1\cchs0\lang1033\fs22 {\b0\i0\cf1\charscalex100\expndtw-4\f1\cchs0\lang1033\fs22 Application from long time bank, GMCU was declined, and the money will not be able to be\line \expndtw-5 obtained.}\par {\pntext\pard \plain \cbpat8\ql\li7\fi0\ri0\sb7\sa0\sl-252\slmult0\tx353 \b0\i0\cf1\charscalex100\expndtw0\loch\af0\hich\af0\dbch\f1\cchs0\lang1033\fs22  \'95\tab}\pard \plain \cbpat8\ql\li7\fi0\ri0\sb7\sa0\sl-252\slmult0\tx353 \f1\fs20{\*\pn\pnlvlblt\pnstart-1\pnindent346\pnf1{\pntxtb \'95}}\b0\i0\cf1\charscalex100\expndtw0\loch\af0\hich\af0\dbch\f1\cchs0\lang1033\fs22 {\b0\i0\cf1\charscalex100\expndtw-3\f1\cchs0\lang1033\fs22 The service is only running at its break even point.}\par {\pntext\pard \plain \cbpat8\ql\li353\fi-346\ri0\sb22\sa0\sl-238\slmult0\tx353 \b0\i0\cf1\charscalex100\expndtw0\loch\af0\hich\af0\dbch\f1\cchs0\lang1033\fs22  \'95\tab}\pard \plain \cbpat8\ql\li353\fi-346\ri0\sb22\sa0\sl-238\slmult0\tx353 \f1\fs20{\*\pn\pnlvlblt\pnstart-1\pnindent346\pnf1{\pntxtb \'95}}\b0\i0\cf1\charscalex100\expndtw0\loch\af0\hich\af0\dbch\f1\cchs0\lang1033\fs22 {\b0\i0\cf1\charscalex100\expndtw-4\f1\cchs0\lang1033\fs22 Loss of accreditation or immediate enforcement of DDA compliance will force Airport Direct\line out of service or to apply for a licence under the Taxi Directorate where the law will benefit a\line \expndtw-3 non-compliance of the DDA.}\par \pard \plain \cbpat8\ql\li14\fi0\ri0\sb238\sa0 \f1\fs20{\b0\i0\cf1\charscalex100\expndtw-3\f1\cchs0\lang1033\fs22 In addition to this I would ask that you consider the following undertakings:}\par {\pntext\pard \plain \cbpat8\ql\li353\fi-346\ri0\sb252\sa0\sl-245\slmult0\tx353 \b0\i0\cf1\charscalex100\expndtw0\loch\af0\hich\af0\dbch\f1\cchs0\lang1033\fs22  \'95\tab}\pard \plain \cbpat8\ql\li353\fi-346\ri0\sb252\sa0\sl-245\slmult0\tx353 \f1\fs20{\*\pn\pnlvlblt\pnstart-1\pnindent346\pnf1{\pntxtb \'95}}\b0\i0\cf1\charscalex100\expndtw0\loch\af0\hich\af0\dbch\f1\cchs0\lang1033\fs22 {\b0\i0\cf1\charscalex100\expndtw-3\f1\cchs0\lang1033\fs22 That Airport Direct undertakes to arrange alternative means of transportation and pay all\line costs, well over and above the normal passenger fee charged by Airport Direct, to any\line \expndtw-4 disabled person it is unable to accommodate on its current services until such time as Airport\line \expndtw-3 Direct can purchase a vehicle with the compliant disabled access or the given exemption\line period has been completed. To this end, Airport Direct has an agreement with Mike Coll,\line \expndtw-4 Goulburn Valley Community Transport, who has agreed to provide transport should the need\line \expndtw-3 arise. Mike Coll can be contacted on (03) 58 318515.}\par {\pntext\pard \plain \cbpat8\ql\li353\fi-346\ri0\sb7\sa0\sl-245\slmult0\tx353 \b0\i0\cf1\charscalex100\expndtw0\loch\af0\hich\af0\dbch\f1\cchs0\lang1033\fs22  \'95\tab}\pard \plain \cbpat8\ql\li353\fi-346\ri0\sb7\sa0\sl-245\slmult0\tx353 \f1\fs20{\*\pn\pnlvlblt\pnstart-1\pnindent346\pnf1{\pntxtb \'95}}\b0\i0\cf1\charscalex100\expndtw0\loch\af0\hich\af0\dbch\f1\cchs0\lang1033\fs22 {\b0\i0\cf1\charscalex100\expndtw-4\f1\cchs0\lang1033\fs22 That Airport Direct undertakes to accept disabled passengers and assist them on and off the\line \expndtw-3 vehicle, as required, provided that doing so would not breach any OH & S regulations}\par {\pntext\pard \plain \cbpat8\ql\li353\fi-346\ri0\sb14\sa0\sl-245\slmult0\tx353 \b0\i0\cf1\charscalex100\expndtw0\loch\af0\hich\af0\dbch\f1\cchs0\lang1033\fs22  \'95\tab}\pard \plain \cbpat8\ql\li353\fi-346\ri0\sb14\sa0\sl-245\slmult0\tx353 \f1\fs20{\*\pn\pnlvlblt\pnstart-1\pnindent346\pnf1{\pntxtb \'95}}\b0\i0\cf1\charscalex100\expndtw0\loch\af0\hich\af0\dbch\f1\cchs0\lang1033\fs22 {\b0\i0\cf1\charscalex100\expndtw-3\f1\cchs0\lang1033\fs22 That Airport Direct undertakes to provide, free of charge, transport for the carer of a disabled\line passenger who would not otherwise be travelling with said disabled passenger.}\par \pard \plain \cbpat8\ql\li360\fi0\ri0\sb238\sa0\sl-245\slmult0 \f1\fs20{\b0\i0\cf1\charscalex100\expndtw-3\f1\cchs0\lang1033\fs22 I therefore request that a temporary exemption be granted to Airport Direct allowing it until no later than 30 March, 2007 to remove the current vehicle from service and replace it with a practical and compliant vehicle.}\par \pard \plain \cbpat8\ql\li367\fi0\ri0\sb238\sa0 \f1\fs20{\b0\i0\cf1\charscalex100\expndtw-3\f1\cchs0\lang1033\fs22 In support of this request I attach the following}\par {\pntext\pard \plain \cbpat8\ql\li540\fi0\ri0\sb245\sa0\sl-245\slmult0\tx886 \b0\i0\cf1\charscalex100\expndtw-21\f1\cchs0\lang1033\fs22  1.\tab}\pard \plain \cbpat8\ql\li540\fi0\ri0\sb245\sa0\sl-245\slmult0\tx886 \f1\fs20{\*\pn\pnlvlbody\pndec\pnstart1\pnindent346\pnf1{\pntxta .}}\b0\i0\cf1\charscalex100\expndtw-21\f1\cchs0\lang1033\fs22 {\b0\i0\cf1\charscalex100\expndtw-3\f1\cchs0\lang1033\fs22 Letter of support from Jeanette Powell, MP, Member for Shepparton District.}\par {\pntext\pard \plain \cbpat8\ql\li540\fi0\ri0\sb0\sa0\sl-245\slmult0\tx886 \b0\i0\cf1\charscalex100\expndtw-15\f1\cchs0\lang1033\fs22  2.\tab}\pard \plain \cbpat8\ql\li540\fi0\ri0\sb0\sa0\sl-245\slmult0\tx886 \f1\fs20{\*\pn\pnlvlbody\pndec\pnstart1\pnindent346\pnf1{\pntxta .}}\b0\i0\cf1\charscalex100\expndtw-15\f1\cchs0\lang1033\fs22 {\b0\i0\cf1\charscalex100\expndtw-3\f1\cchs0\lang1033\fs22 Letter of rejection from GMCU}\par {\pntext\pard \plain \cbpat8\ql\li540\fi0\ri0\sb0\sa0\sl-245\slmult0\tx886 \b0\i0\cf1\charscalex100\expndtw-15\f1\cchs0\lang1033\fs22  3.\tab}\pard \plain \cbpat8\ql\li540\fi0\ri0\sb0\sa0\sl-245\slmult0\tx886 \f1\fs20{\*\pn\pnlvlbody\pndec\pnstart1\pnindent346\pnf1{\pntxta .}}\b0\i0\cf1\charscalex100\expndtw-15\f1\cchs0\lang1033\fs22 {\b0\i0\cf1\charscalex100\expndtw-2\f1\cchs0\lang1033\fs22 Quotes for retrofit vehicle}\par {\pntext\pard \plain \cbpat8\ql\li540\fi0\ri0\sb0\sa0\sl-245\slmult0\tx886 \b0\i0\cf1\charscalex100\expndtw-15\f1\cchs0\lang1033\fs22  4.\tab}\pard \plain \cbpat8\ql\li540\fi0\ri0\sb0\sa0\sl-245\slmult0\tx886 \f1\fs20{\*\pn\pnlvlbody\pndec\pnstart1\pnindent346\pnf1{\pntxta .}}\b0\i0\cf1\charscalex100\expndtw-15\f1\cchs0\lang1033\fs22 {\b0\i0\cf1\charscalex100\expndtw-3\f1\cchs0\lang1033\fs22 Newspaper Article- Nominee for Business Service Excellence Award.}\par {\pntext\pard \plain \cbpat8\ql\li540\fi0\ri0\sb0\sa0\sl-245\slmult0\tx886 \b0\i0\cf1\charscalex100\expndtw-18\f1\cchs0\lang1033\fs22  5.\tab}\pard \plain \cbpat8\ql\li540\fi0\ri0\sb0\sa0\sl-245\slmult0\tx886 \f1\fs20{\*\pn\pnlvlbody\pndec\pnstart1\pnindent346\pnf1{\pntxta .}}\b0\i0\cf1\charscalex100\expndtw-18\f1\cchs0\lang1033\fs22 {\b0\i0\cf1\charscalex100\expndtw-3\f1\cchs0\lang1033\fs22 Contingency plan}\par {\pntext\pard \plain \cbpat8\ql\li540\fi0\ri0\sb0\sa0\sl-245\slmult0\tx886 \b0\i0\cf1\charscalex100\expndtw-15\f1\cchs0\lang1033\fs22  6.\tab}\pard \plain \cbpat8\ql\li540\fi0\ri0\sb0\sa0\sl-245\slmult0\tx886 \f1\fs20{\*\pn\pnlvlbody\pndec\pnstart1\pnindent346\pnf1{\pntxta .}}\b0\i0\cf1\charscalex100\expndtw-15\f1\cchs0\lang1033\fs22 {\b0\i0\cf1\charscalex100\expndtw-3\f1\cchs0\lang1033\fs22 Financial Reports and letters}\par \sect\sectd \sbkpage\pgwsxn12240\pghsxn15840\marglsxn1865\margrsxn2045\margtsxn1440\margbsxn720\cols1\colsx60 \pard \plain \cbpat8\ql\li0\fi0\ri0\sb0\sa0\sl-238\slmult0 \f1\fs20{\b0\i0\cf1\charscalex100\expndtw-3\f1\cchs0\lang1033\fs22 1 stress that this claim is every bit real and over the past months Airport Direct has come much further financially, however this is far less than my original business plan initially outlined. Airport Direct is viable business, however rarely fills all seats other than Holidays, using the \expndtw-4 spare seats for resting travellers, the business is running at a break even margin while building up \expndtw-3 custom and providing exceptional service even winning the local good service award. Patronage \expndtw-4 is growing at 10% per month and it is inevitable that Airport Direct will need to run a 21 seat bus \expndtw-3 with-in 12 months. However in the mean time the business will only be able to run a 13 seat bus \expndtw-4 due to the lack of demand for a 21 seat bus and also there not being enough capital to purchase or \expndtw-3 run a 21 seat bus and retrofit it.}\par \pard \plain \cbpat8\ql\li7\fi0\ri0\sb245\sa0\sl-245\slmult0 \f1\fs20{\b0\i0\cf1\charscalex100\expndtw-3\f1\cchs0\lang1033\fs22 This leaves Airport Direct in a very unique position, where the service will be unviable if it is made to install the necessary equipment needed to accommodate for disabled access leaving Shepparton people without or concentrating more on timetabled and chartered limousines. It will \expndtw-2 be the end of cheap, convenient airport transfers for the region, with a year of market building \expndtw-3 waisted. Airport Direct only needs \ul four\ul0  months or more exemption due to unjustifiable hardship to satisfy the financial obligations associated with becoming accessible, the main reasons being that any HiAce model can not be retrofitted with these devices without losing 5 seats, hence not meeting the requirements for a bus (under 13 seats) and creating financial hardship by loosing 5 seats, loosing comfort and having to apply for a taxi licence. $80 000 will be raised to buy a coaster and fit it out, and patronage must be raised to cover the raised fixed costs.}\par \pard \plain \cbpat8\ql\li14\fi0\ri0\sb238\sa0\sl-238\slmult0 \f1\fs20{\b0\i0\cf1\charscalex100\expndtw-4\f1\cchs0\lang1033\fs22 To date no patron has required the proposed disability access mainly due to the great community \expndtw-3 transport offered and used in the Goulburn Valley. I encourage these laws even if they are only for new bus services and hope to have the service accessible as soon as possible. I am willing to \expndtw-4 present \ul any\ul0  input relating to this application and encourage any advice or suggestions from your \expndtw-3 department relating to the service.}\par \pard \plain \cbpat8\ql\li14\fi0\ri0\sb482\sa0 \f1\fs20{\b0\i0\cf1\charscalex100\expndtw-4\f1\cchs0\lang1033\fs22 Thankyou for your time and I look forward to hearing your revised decision that will best benefit}\par \pard \plain \cbpat8\ql\li14\fi0\ri0\sb0\sa0 \f1\fs20{\b0\i0\cf1\charscalex100\expndtw-3\f1\cchs0\lang1033\fs22 the entire Shepparton community, yours;}\par \pard \plain \cbpat8\ql\li799\fi0\ri0\sb382\sa0 \f1\fs20{\b0\i0\cf1\charscalex138\expndtw-2\f9\cchs0\lang1033\fs18 *7T-^}\par \pard \plain \cbpat8\ql\li14\fi0\ri6854\sb130\sa0\sl-245\slmult0 \f1\fs20{\b0\i0\cf1\charscalex100\expndtw-5\f1\cchs0\lang1033\fs22 Daniel Williams \expndtw-4 Proprietor \expndtw-5 Airport Direct.}\par \sect\sectd \sbkpage\pgwsxn12240\pghsxn15840\marglsxn1879\margrsxn1988\margtsxn1440\margbsxn720\cols1\colsx60 \pard \plain \cbpat8\qc\li0\fi0\ri7\sb0\sa0 \f1\fs20{\b0\i0\ul\cf1\charscalex100\expndtw-2\f1\cchs0\lang1033\fs27 Airport Direct Disabled Access Contingency Plan}\par \pard \plain \cbpat8\ql\li0\fi0\ri0\sb1066\sa0\sl-266\slmult0 \f1\fs20{\b0\i0\cf1\charscalex100\expndtw0\f1\cchs0\lang1033\fs23 Airport Direct will always strive to give everyone the best airport transfers available, in \expndtw1 terms of service and equality. Therefore within the period before the proper disabled access is in place, the following procedures will be followed in order to keep disabled \expndtw2 patrons happy with the service...}\par \pard \plain \cbpat8\qj\li706\fi-338\ri252\sb281\sa0\sl-266\slmult0 \f1\fs20{\b0\i0\cf1\charscalex100\expndtw0\loch\af0\hich\af0\dbch\f1\cchs0\lang1033\fs23 \'95\hich\af0\dbch\af1\loch\f0\cchs0  Airport Direct employees will always be more than happy to assist any disabled patrons onto the service in a careful and safe manner. There is sufficient trailer \expndtw1 space for any personal equipment that needs to be transported.}\par \pard \plain \cbpat8\qj\li698\fi-338\ri763\sb281\sa0\sl-266\slmult0 \f1\fs20{\b0\i0\cf1\charscalex100\expndtw0\loch\af0\hich\af0\dbch\f1\cchs0\lang1033\fs23 \'bb\hich\af0\dbch\af1\loch\f0\cchs0  Airport Direct will use reliable, local Shepparton resources to transfer any disabled patrons to the airport if they do not wish to take the above option, \expndtw2 whether it be by...}\par \pard \plain \cbpat8\ql\li1044\fi-338\ri0\sb274\sa0\sl-259\slmult0\tx1044 \f1\fs20{\b0\i0\cf1\charscalex100\expndtw-6\f1\cchs0\lang1033\fs23 (a){\charscalex100\expndtw0\tab }\expndtw1 Hiring a disabled Taxi or another local bus company's vehicle which has a\line \expndtw0 lifter and a proper disabled set up.}\par \pard \plain \cbpat8\ql\li706\fi0\ri0\sb266\sa0 \f1\fs20{\b0\i0\cf1\charscalex100\expndtw-3\f1\cchs0\lang1033\fs23 Or by,}\par \pard \plain \cbpat8\ql\li1044\fi-338\ri0\sb266\sa0\sl-266\slmult0\tx1044 \f1\fs20{\b0\i0\cf1\charscalex100\expndtw-6\f1\cchs0\lang1033\fs23 (b){\charscalex100\expndtw0\tab }\expndtw1 Sub-contracting the local Goulburn Valley Community Transport shuttle to\line \expndtw2 take the disabled patron to the Tullamarine Airport. GVCT is a local not for\line \expndtw1 profit organization that takes local disabled patrons to Melbourne when\line \expndtw2 needed for a small charge. I understand that this service is used for more\line \expndtw1 important matters such as reaching specialist appointments, however mike\line \expndtw0 Coll the manager of the service is more than willing to help Airport Direct and\line \expndtw2 the Goulburn Valley community by taking on the once off work. Airport\line \expndtw0 direct will make a voluntary contribution to the service on top of the fee that is\line \expndtw2 charged for taking the patrons. Mike Coll and CVGT encourages anybody\line \expndtw1 with queries about the service and our agreement to contact him on\line \expndtw9 (03)58318515.}\par }