(A) Every person or owner desiring to operate a taxicab or taxicabs within the limits of the town shall file an application for a certificate of convenience and necessity, and shall furnish the following information:
(1) The name and address of the proposed owner. If the proposed operation is to be financed wholly or partly by means of borrowed money or capital in any form furnished by any person other than the owner, the name and address of the person lending the money or furnishing the capital shall be disclosed on the application. If the owner, or a part owner, is a corporation, limited liability company or partnership, then the officers, managers or partners shall be named in the application, along with the names and addresses of owners of 20% or more of the stock or ownership interest, and a copy of the articles of incorporation, operating agreement or partnership agreement, if any, shall be included with the application.
(2) Evidence of the financial ability and responsibility of the applicant;
(3) The number and kind of vehicles owned or expected to be owned, and the character and location of the depots and terminals to be used;
(4) The experience of the applicant in the transportation of passengers for hire, including any previous ownership of or driving of vehicles for hire. The applicant shall furnish any information about previous taxicab driver's permits or certificates of convenience and necessity held, and any revocations, suspensions, or other disciplinary actions pertaining thereto;
(5) Any facts upon which the applicant believes public convenience and necessity require the granting of his or her application; and
(6) Any other information requested by the Town Council.
(B) Application for a certificate may be filed at any time with the Town Clerk. The application shall be submitted along with a fee to defray the cost of investigation and processing, as set out in the fee schedule approved by the Town Council.
(Ord. passed 2-1-99)