(A) To obtain an annual permit, a person shall make application to the Chief of Police or his or her designated director in the manner prescribed by this section. The applicant must be the person who will own, control or operate the proposed taxicab service. An applicant shall file with the Chief of Police or his or her designated director a written, verified application statement, to be accompanied by a non-refundable application fee of $150, containing the following:
(1) The form of business of the applicant and, if the business is a corporation or association, a copy of the documents establishing the business and the name, address and citizenship of each person with a direct interest in the business;
(2) Name, address and verified signature of the applicant;
(3) Income statement and balance sheet showing the assets, liabilities and equity of the business;
(4) A description of any past business experience of the applicant, particularly in providing passenger transportation services, and identification and description of any revocation or suspension of a franchise or permit held by the applicant or business before the date of filing the application;
(5) Number of vehicles and description of the vehicles the applicant proposes to use in the operation of the taxicab service, and a description of the operation of the proposed taxicab service and location of the fixed facilities to be used in the operation;
(6) A description of the proposed insignia and color scheme for the applicant’s taxicabs and a description of the distinctive item of apparel or item placed on the apparel to be worn by the applicant’s taxicab drivers;
(7) Documentary evidence from an insurance company, authorized to do business in the state, indicating a willingness to provide liability insurance as required by this chapter;
(8) Documentary evidence of payment of ad valorem taxes on the property to be used in connection with the operation of the proposed taxicab service;
(9) Proof of a permanent and established place of business within the city, the location of which complies with the city’s Development Code, from which the proposed taxicab service will be operated;
(10) Such additional information as the applicant desires to include to aid in the determination of whether the requested operating authority should be granted; and
(11) Such additional information as the Chief of Police or his or her designated director or City Commission considers necessary to assist or promote the implementation or enforcement of this chapter or the protection of the public safety.
(B) A holder shall notify the Chief of Police or his or her designated director in writing of any change of address or change in ownership or management of a taxicab service not less than ten days prior to the change.
(C) The business administration office of the company providing these services must be kept open from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. weekdays, other than recognized holidays, and must be staffed and equipped to receive telephone calls during all business hours.
(1998 Code, § 126-175) (Ord. 05-19, passed 7-6-2005; Ord. 13-16, passed 6-19-2013)