The Chief of Police or his designated representative shall examine and inspect all vehicles proposed to be used in a taxicab business and, if a franchise is granted, such vehicles shall be inspected by the Chief of Police or his designated representative at least semi-annually at a mutually agreed location during the term of such franchise. The Chief of Police or his designated representative shall have the right to make periodic inspection of the maintenance records of the company with respect to its equipment. The persons operating such business and the drivers of taxicabs shall be fingerprinted and photographed by the Chief of Police or his designated representative and shall submit such evidence of insurance coverage as shall be required by Council. Such applicant shall exhibit to the satisfaction of the Mayor evidence that the applicant and operators of vehicles have complied with the statutes of the State governing licenses, fees and other charges and evidence that there has been unconditionally issued to the applicant policies of insurance with an insurance company acceptable to the Mayor, which policies shall be in amounts set by Council for liability and property damage for every vehicle to be operated under such franchise.
(Ord. 1993-61. Passed 8-23-93.)