(a) Prior to issuance of a taxicab license, an applicant shall submit to the Controller the following information:
(1) The number of taxicabs or limousines to be licensed and operated;
(2) A full transcript of the information appearing on the certificate of title of each vehicle to be operated by applicant, and the state license plate number of each such vehicle;
(3) The insignia, identifying name, and color scheme to be used on the applicant's vehicles;
(4) Proof that the applicant has been registered with the Indiana Secretary of State as a business authorized to operate in the State of Indiana;
(5) A current financial statement of the applicant;
(6) The name, address and a copy of the driver's license of every driver operating a taxicab or limousine under the requested license and a certification that the applicant, if an individual, or the partners, if applicant is a partnership, or the principals of the corporation, if applicant is a corporation including all drivers, have never been convicted of a felony, operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated, reckless driving or domestic abuse;
(7) A copy of the applicant's limited criminal history, which shall be obtained by the applicant from the Indiana State Police Department. All applications shall be transmitted by the Controller to the Carmel Police Department for review;
(8) A certificate from a reputable mechanic's shop that the vehicle used as a taxicab or limousine is roadworthy and safe for operation as a taxicab or limousine. Taxicabs and limousines must be re-inspected every three years and the inspection records filed in the Controller’s Office;
(9) A certificate affirming that the applicant will release, hold harmless and indemnify the City for losses associated with or arising out of the use of the taxi or limousine, including claims that may be made by third parties against the City; and
(10) Any other information required by the Controller or Board of Public Works and Safety.
(b) If at any time the information provided in accordance with subsection (a) changes, the holder of the taxicab license shall submit the revised information to the Controller’s Office in writing within 30 days.
(`91 Code, § 4-46) (Ord. D-512, § III, A, B, 5-4-87; Ord. D-2317-16, § 8, 9-19-16; Ord. D-2505-19, 12-16-19)