(a) The Mayor shall receive and consider applications for taxicab licenses, and transact such other and further business with which he may be charged by the terms of this chapter, providing, however, that he shall, within ten days after any application for taxicab license has been filed, present the same to Council for its approval, and thereafter shall notify the applicant at once of the approval, or rejection, of such application.
(b) Applications for licenses for taxicabs shall be made to the Mayor, and shall set forth the name and address ofthe applicant, the trade name under which applicant does business, the class of vehicle for which license is desired, the seating capacity, the design, color scheme and lettering, and any other information required by the Mayor. If the application is granted, the applicant shall furnish the Mayor, prior to the issuance of the license, the name of the owner; the make of the taxicab; the State license number; the length of time vehicle has been in use; the motor number thereof; the name and address of the person or firm from which the vehicle was purchased; a copy of the certificate of title; and any other information required by the Mayor. (Ord. 411. Passed 4-15-46.)