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CHAPTER 117: TAXICABS
Section
   117.01   Definition
   117.02   Taxicab service license required
   117.03   Applications
   117.04   Character of applicant
   117.05   City Council action
   117.06   Taxicab license fee
   117.07   Vehicle requirements
   117.08   Taxicab driver requirements
   117.09   Insurance requirements, traffic rules, unlawful acts
   117.10   Passengers
   117.11   Rates
   117.12   Posting of rates
   117.13   Transfers and new drivers
   117.14   Suspension or revocation
   117.15   Effective date
 
   117.99   Penalty
§ 117.01 DEFINITION.
   For the purpose of this chapter, the following definition shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
   TAXICAB. Any vehicle used to carry passengers for hire but not operating on a fixed route.
(Ord. 1471, passed 4-4-12)
§ 117.02 TAXICAB SERVICE LICENSE REQUIRED.
   It shall be unlawful for any person to engage in the business of operating a taxicab service in the City of Marseilles without first having a valid license approved by the City Council and issued by the City Clerk.
(Ord. 1471, passed 4-4-12) Penalty, see § 117.99
§ 117.03 APPLICATIONS.
   An application for a license to operate a taxicab service shall be made in writing to the City Clerk and shall state thereon the name of the applicant, the intended place of business, the number of taxicabs to be operated, and the rates to be charged. If the applicant is a business entity other than a sole proprietorship, all principal parties of the business entity shall be identified by name, address and such other identifying information required for a background investigation.
(Ord. 1471, passed 4-4-12)
§ 117.04 CHARACTER OF APPLICANT.
   No license shall be issued to or held by any person who is not a person of good character and reputation, or who has been convicted of a felony, nor shall such license be issued to or held by any entity if any principal thereof would be ineligible for a license under the foregoing conditions. The Chief of Police, or their designee, is responsible for conducting a background investigation on each applicant and each principal of a business entity. An applicant shall cooperate with such investigation or the application shall be denied.
(Ord. 1471, passed 4-4-12)
§ 117.05 CITY COUNCIL ACTION.
   The Council shall consider the report of the Chief of Police and may make such additional investigation, as it deems advisable and shall determine whether or not the public convenience and necessity requires the proposed taxicab service and whether or not such license shall be granted and upon what terms and conditions and shall cause the applicant to be notified accordingly.
(Ord. 1471, passed 4-4-12)
§ 117.06 TAXICAB LICENSE FEE.
   The annual fee, payable in advance, for a license shall be $100 for the first taxicab and for one driver and $35 for each subsequent taxicab and $35 for each additional driver. The City Clerk shall issue suitable tags or stickers for the number of taxicabs covered by each license. Such tag or sticker shall be displayed in a prominent place on each taxicab while it is in use. The licensee shall notify the City Clerk of the vehicle’s serial number and state license number. The license fees herein provided shall be payable on or before January 15 of each calendar year.
(Ord. 1471, passed 4-4-12)
§ 117.07 VEHICLE REQUIREMENTS.
   No taxicab tag or sticker shall be issued for a vehicle to be used as a taxicab until written approval is obtained from the Chief of Police or designee. To be approved, the vehicle shall bear a duly issued state license and be equipped with proper working brakes, horn, muffler, rear vision mirror, and windshield wipers. At the time of license application and on or before January 15 of each and every calendar year thereafter while the license remains in effect, the holder of the license shall provide the Chief of Police or designee with a statement from a certified mechanic that the respective taxicabs operated under the license are in good condition and repair. The Chief of Police, or designee may request a recertification for good cause.
(Ord. 1471, passed 4-4-12)
§ 117.08 TAXICAB DRIVER REQUIREMENTS.
   No person shall drive a taxicab or be hired or permitted to do so unless he or she is duly licensed by the State of Illinois and has obtained a written approval by the Chief of Police or designee. Any driver convicted of a felony shall be disqualified but a variance may be requested from the Chief of Police or designee who shall consider the lapse of time from any felony conviction, subsequent criminal activity, current letters of reference and other information submitted by the applicant. It shall be unlawful for any driver of any taxicab while on duty to:
   (A)   Drink any intoxicating liquor;
   (B)   Use or be under the influence of any unlawful drugs;
   (C)   Use any profane or obscene language;
   (D)   Shout or call to prospective passengers; or
   (E)   Disturb the peace in any way.
(Ord. 1471, passed 4-4-12) Penalty, see § 117.99
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