§ 25-41. Forms; fee; information to be given on city chauffeur's license application.

(a)

Every individual proposing to drive a taxicab under the provisions of this article shall apply for a city chauffeur's license as a taxicab driver to the chief of police, in writing, on forms provided by the chief of police. Every applicant shall furnish oath the following information:

(1)

Name, age, and sex.

(2)

Height, weight, color of eyes, complexion, and color of hair.

(3)

Local residence address and telephone number.

(4)

Name and business address of taxicab annual permit holder to whom the applicant intends to apply for employment as a taxicab driver.

(5)

Documentary evidence of legal qualification to work in the United States.

(6)

Experience the applicant has had in driving a taxicab, public transportation for passengers or property.

(7)

Copy of current Texas Class C driver's license.

(8)

Letter of clearance from the Eagle Pass Police Department.

(9)

A certified abstract of driving record ("AOR") from the Texas Department of Public Safety.

(10)

A certified copy of criminal history record from the Texas Department of Public Safety.

(11)

Fingerprint card.

(12)

Certificate executed by a practicing physician in the city showing that the applicant is not afflicted with any disease or disability which would impair his ability to drive and operate a taxicab in a safe manner upon the streets of the city and such certificate shall state specifically the condition of the applicant's hearing and eye sight including, without limitation, color perception.

(13)

Written waiver authorizing the chief of police or his designated representatives to obtain such information as he may deem necessary in order to verify all information contained in the application, including, but not limited to, the applicant's medical, traffic, criminal and/or employment records.

(14)

A nonrefundable administrative fee of ten dollars ($10.00), except that if permit holder and chauffeur are same person, this administrative fee shall be waived.

(15)

Such other information as the city deems necessary to a fair determination of fitness as a driver.

(16)

Such application must be signed and sworn to before a Notary Public. The submission of any false information on the application may result in denial or revocation of the license.

(Ord. No. 2014-02, § 1, 3-18-2014)