(a) If the city council finds that further taxicab service in the city is required by public convenience and necessity and that the applicant is fit, willing and able to perform such public transportation and to conform to the provisions of this article and the rules promulgated by the city manager, the police chief shall issue a certificate, stating the name and address of the applicant, the number of vehicles authorized under the certificate, and the date of issuance; otherwise, the application shall be denied.
(b) In making these findings, the city council shall take into consideration the number of taxicabs already in operation; whether existing transportation is adequate to meet the public need; the probable effect of increased service on local traffic conditions; and the character, experience and responsibility of the applicant.
(Ord. No. 100, § 5, 10-3-1977; Ord. 222, § 57, 12-3-2018)