§ 90-61. Application.

Any person, firm, association or corporation desiring to obtain a franchise to operate a taxicab business in the city who is not presently franchised by a municipality in the county having a population exceeding 100,000 persons according to the most current U.S. Bureau of the Census report shall file a written, verified application directed to the council with the city secretary, setting forth full and complete information on the following matters:

(1)

The full name and permanent residence and mailing address of the applicant. If a partnership, then such information shall be given on all partners and persons having an interest in the business. If a corporation, the name and location of its principal place of business, the name and address of all the officers, directors and all stockholders in the corporation.

(2)

The age and customary calling of all persons having an interest in the taxicab business.

(3)

A certified financial statement of the applicant. The statement shall be furnished on each partner and if a corporation, the statement shall reflect the financial status of the corporation.

(4)

A complete certified statement of the assets going into the taxicab business for which the application is being made together with full information on liabilities existing against such assets.

(5)

The address and description of the contemplated headquarters of the taxicab company and location and description of other taxicab stands to be put into operation.

(6)

The trade name of the taxicab operation in this city.

(7)

The color scheme of the taxicabs.

(8)

Description and number of all taxicabs to be put into operation. The name, make and model must be given and ownership of the units given. If units are leased, then that fact must be stated.

(9)

Describe insurance coverage to be carried together with the name and address of the agent and company.

(10)

Certified copy of any corporate applicant must be furnished and certified copy of any foreign corporation's permit to do business in this state.

(11)

An experience record of the applicant.

(12)

Whether the applicant operates or has an interest in any taxicab business anywhere other than the city and complete information concerning its operation.

(13)

Such additional factual information as may be required under authority of the city manager to afford complete information to the council when presented to them in considering the application.

(Code 1969, § 26-24; Ord. No. 1401, § 7, 9-13-1982)