§ 25-20. Annual permit investigation of application and approval.

(a)

Upon receipt of an application for an annual permit, the chief of police shall conduct an investigation concerning relevant factors, including, but not limited to:

(1)

The number of taxicabs designated as per section 25-24;

(2)

The public transportation needs of the city and the adequacy of existing transportation service;

(3)

The moral character, experience, and criminal history of the applicant;

(4)

Compliance of all requirements by applicant;

(5)

Complaints filed under previous permits.

(b)

Upon approval of an application for an annual permit, the chief of police shall promptly issue the permit and an identification number for each taxicab, subject to the applicant meeting the following conditions within fifteen (15) days from date of approval:

(1)

Evidence of insurance as required by sections 25-21 and 25-22 below.

(2)

Evidence of vehicle inspection by the city shop division.

(2)

Fingerprint card.

(3)

Payment of the following nonrefundable fees:

Permit ..... $30.00

Taxicab (each vehicle) ..... $30.00

Parking (if using city property) ..... $42.00

Vehicle inspection ..... $15.00

(c)

An applicant may appeal a decision by the chief of police denying an annual permit to the city manager by filing a written notice of appeal with the city secretary within ten (10) days of notification of the adverse action.

(Ord. No. 2014-02, § 1, 3-18-2014)