Prior to issuance of a taxicab license, an applicant shall submit to the Controller the following information:
(A) The number of taxicabs to be licensed and operated;
(B) The insignia, identifying name, and color scheme to be used on the applicant's taxicabs;
(C) A financial statement concerning the applicant;
(D) The name, address, copy of the driver's license of every driver operating a taxicab 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, has never been convicted of a felony, operated a motor vehicle while intoxicated, or been convicted of reckless driving;
(E) A full transcript of the information appearing on the certificate of title of each vehicle used as a taxicab, and the state license plate number of each such vehicle;
(F) Proof that the taxicab company has been registered with the Indiana Secretary of State as a legal business authorized to operate in the State of Indiana;
(G) A certificate from a reputable mechanic's shop that the vehicle used as a taxicab is roadworthy and safe for operation as a taxicab. Taxicabs must be re-inspected every three years and the inspection records filed in the Controller's Office; and
(H) 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, including claims that may be made by third parties against the city.
(Ord. 08-20-84, passed 10-1-84; Am. Ord. 062090C, passed 6-20-90; Am. Ord. 091514A, passed 11-17-14)