§ 9.12.070 PROCESSING OF TAXICAB PERMIT HOLDER APPLICATION.
   (A)   After review of the new or renewal application, and investigation of any facts or circumstances relating to the applicant, including any background checks by the Unalaska Police Department, and following inspection of the vehicle and meter for renewal applications, the Director of Public Safety shall endorse the application with a recommendation of eligibility for approval or for denial and forward the application and the Director’s recommendation to the City Manager.
   (B)   The City Manager shall review the application, the recommendation of the Director and any related documents supplied by the Director identified in conjunction with their investigation and make a determination as to whether or not to approve or deny the application. If the City determines that the applicant is not eligible for a permit, the City Manager or their designee shall issue a Notice of Noncompliance pursuant to § 9.12.130(A) and proceed in accordance with § 9.12.130.
   (C)   Where there is more than one applicant whose application is approved by the City Manager, and the successful application must be chosen by lot per § 9.12.030(B) or (C), the Director of Public Safety, shall compile the list of eligible candidates who shall then be chosen by lot by the City Clerk at a publicly advertised drawing.
   (D)   If the City Manager approves the issuance of a permit, the permit shall forthwith be issued by the City Clerk who shall retain a copy of the permit.
(Am. Ord. 2003-14, passed 10-28-03; Am. Ord. 2005-15, passed 7-16-05; Am. Ord. 2006-15, passed 9-12-06)