(A) Upon receipt of an application for an annual permit, the Chief of Police or his or her designated director shall conduct an investigation and make findings of fact concerning public convenience and necessity and other relevant factors, including, but not limited to:
(1) The number of taxicabs presently in operation in the city;
(2) The public transportation needs of the city and the adequacy of existing transportation services, including existing holders, to meet those needs;
(3) Whether existing holders can render the proposed additional taxicab service more efficiently or effectively than the applicant;
(4) The effect of the proposed additional taxicab service on traffic conditions, taxicab drivers’ working conditions and wages and existing holders and public mass transportation services; and
(5) The character, experience and fiscal responsibilities of the applicant.
(B) The applicant for an annual permit has the burden of proving that the public convenience and necessity require the proposed taxicab service and that the applicant is qualified and financially able to provide the service proposed in the application.
(C) Within a reasonable time following the date of application, the Chief of Police or his or her designated director shall report in writing his or her findings of fact and recommendation to the chief executive officer for decision as to whether an annual permit should be granted.
(1998 Code, § 126-176) (Ord. 05-19, passed 7-6-2005; Ord. 13-16, passed 6-19-2013)