(A) There is hereby created the Office of Inspector of Taxicabs, who shall be appointed by and directly responsible to the Chief of Police.
(B) The Inspector shall be responsible for the taking of applications from persons applying for ownership and/or to drive a taxicab, be responsible for the inspecting or causing to be inspected taxicabs and shall make all investigations relative to the licensing of drivers thereof.
(C) The Inspector shall maintain necessary records related to the issuance of a business license to include: copies of articles of incorporation, partnership agreements, assumed name certificates or other documents indicating the legal status of the applicant.
(D) The Police Department shall at all times maintain a complete record of every taxicab owned and every permit to drive in the city pursuant to a license or permit duly issued. Such record shall consist of the application for a business license, a list of drivers permitted to drive each taxicab and complete information as to public liability insurance coverage associated with each taxicab.
(2005 Code, § 86-21) (Motion passed 2-1-1993; Ord. 05085, passed 8-8-2005; Ord. 1011, passed 1-25-2010)