For the purpose of this subchapter, and the interpretation and application thereof, the following terms, phrases, words, and their derivations shall have the meanings given herein, unless the context in which they are used shall indicate otherwise. When not inconsistent with the context, words used in the present tense include the future, words in the singular number include the plural number and words in the plural number include the singular number. Words or phrases not defined shall be given their common and ordinary meaning unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
APPLICATION. A form that the Police Chief makes available for receiving and reviewing proposed intercity bus operations.
APPROVAL. Written notice that the Police Chief has received, reviewed, and determined that an application satisfies the requirements of the city and this subchapter.
CITY. The City of Blue Island, Cook County, Illinois.
POLICE CHIEF. The City of Blue Island Police Chief, or Chief of Police, or designee(s).
REGULARLY SCHEDULED INTERCITY BUS. Any intercity bus that operates trips on a predictable and recurring basis between two or more designated and authorized locations or established routes, following a fixed schedule that is published in advance and available to the general public, and provides transportation service in exchange for payment of a fare.
UNSCHEDULED INTERCITY BUS. Any intercity bus used for the transportation of passengers originating from a location outside of the Chicago-Naperville-Joliet area that is not a regularly scheduled intercity bus and operating pursuant to written authorization of the Police Chief approving a specific schedule to pick-up or drop-off passengers at an approved location in the city.
(Ord. 2024-005, passed 1-23-2024)