The owner of a taxicab shall have each taxicab vehicle inspected by a licensed mechanic within sixty (60) days of applying for a city taxicab business permit, taxicab permit or renewal of these permits. No taxicab permit shall be granted unless the applicant presents a signed and dated statement from a licensed mechanic who inspected the vehicle, certifying that the vehicle is in safe operating condition. The statement from the licensed mechanic must include the date of the inspection, the name of the business and name of the mechanic; business address and phone number and bureau of automotive repair license number; the vehicle identification number (VIN) and license plate number to the taxicab vehicle. The business licensing officer shall not renew the business license until the above requirements have been satisfied through notification by the officer handling the renewal, as designated by the chief of police.
(Ord. 344 § 6, 2005)