HomeMy Public PortalAboutORD13882 • Substitute by Councilman Schnitzler
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BILL NO. 2005-11
SPONSORED BY COUNCILMEN Schnitzler and Brown
ORDINANCE NO. 1.5 9 XZ
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING CHAPTER
34, ARTICLE V, IN REGARDS TO OPERATION OF TAXICAB BUSINESSES,
TAXICAB PERMITS AND REGULATIONS, AND RATES CHARGEABLE BY
TAXICABS
BE IT ENACTED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AS
FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Chapter 34, Article V, Taxicabs, is hereby repealed, and a new Article is
hereby enacted, to read as follows:
ARTICLE V.TAXICABS
• DIVISION 1. GENERALLY
See. 34-59. Deflnitions.
For the purposes of this article, the following words and phrases shall have the meanings
respectively ascribed to them by this section:
Director of Finance or Director. The Director of L Division of Finance of the DIX
S Jefferson,or his designee.
Limousine, Any of various large passenger vehicles, especially a luxurious automobile,
normally driven by a chauffeur.
Taxicab. A motor vehicle of not more than seven-passenger capacity, not including the
driver, used in the transportation of persons or property for hire between points within this city,
or between points within this city and points outside of this city, but not including limousines.
Taxicab business. The business of transporting persons and their property by taxicab.
Taxicab driver. The operator of taxicab.
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(Ord. No. 9556, § 1(35-1), 12-1-80; Ord. No. 11366, § I & 2, 1-23-90)
DIVISION 2. C-ERTIFWATE OF EONN'ENIENC-E AND NEEESSITY
DIVISION 2 TAXICAB BUSINESSES AND VEHICLES
34.611 Permit Required:
1. it shall he unlawful for nnYperson,corporation or partnership to operate or
conduct a taxicab business or limousine service or similar business within the
city limits without first obtaining a permit.
2. it shall be unlawful for any person,corporation or partnership to operate
any vehicle for hire within the city limits of.lefferson City unless that vehicle
has a permit issued to it and the vehicle permit fee has been paid.
3 The annual permit fee shall be )One hundred
• Dollars ($100.01)1 per annum for the first vehicle and five dollars ($5.011) for
each additional vehicle. The annual fee shall be waived during the first
permit period.
4 The permit shall he good from date of issuance until.tune 311'(' of the
following year.
5u All permits Issued under this chapter shall expire after one year, or upon the
prescribed renewal date, which ever first occurs.
6 All permits shall be for 24 hour, seven days a week, operation, unless a
specific exception is requested and granted by the Council.
Sec.34-60 61. Condition and appearance; identification.
All taxicabs shall be kept in a thoroughly and mechanically safe operating condition
complying with all of the safety requirements of this Code and other ordinances of the city and
state law regulating motor vehicles ol'a capacity of seven passengers or less. Each taxicab shall
be kept clean and properly painted,and shall be identifiable as a taxicab by appropriate signs
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painted on the door on each side of such taxicab.
(Ord. No, 9556, § 1(35-8), 12-1-80)
Sec. 34-611•62. Additional intermediate point passengers.
Taxicab drivers shall be authorized to pick up one or more additional passengers at points
intermediate to the point of origin and destination of the initial passenger being transported on a
particular movement, when authorized by the initial passenger to do so.
No taxicab operator shall be required to transport passenger(s) or packagc(s) that pose a
hazard to the occupants or the sale operation of the vehicle.
No Taxicab shall transport passengers in excess of the number of available safety belts
installed in that vehicle. Unsupervised children must wear safety belts while being transported
by taxicab.
(Ord. No, 9556, § 35-14, 12-1-80; Ord. No. 12849, §1, 11-16-98)
34-63 Taxicab Business Operator, Application generally.
• 1.
Any person desiring to secure a permit to engage in, operate or conduct-4
taxicab business or limousine service or similar business within the city shall
Ille with the Director of Finance a written application therefor, in duplicate,
verified under oath, giving the following Information:
A. The full name, residential and business addresses of the applicant for
the past flve(5) years, if a partnership,the name and residential and
business addresses of all the partners for the past five (5) years: if a
corporation,the name and residential address of all of the officers and
directors for the past five (5) years.
B. Whether or not the applicant,or any persons listed in subsection (1)
above, has been convicted of the violation of any federal or state
felony law, or any federal or state misdemeanor involving the use or
threat of force or violence or the sale of drugs or sexual abuse: or
within the previous two(2) years, has been convicted of violating any
provision of this Code or has ever had a business license or other
licence or permit issued by the city revoked or suspended. Applicant
shall supply a criminal record check by the Missouri State Highway
Patrol or similar agency to verify the Information provided in this
section,
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C. Whether or not the applicant or any person listed in subsection (1)
above has unpaid claims or unsatisfied judgments against him for
damages resulting from the negligent operation of at vehicle.
D. The past experience, if any, that the applicant has had in rendering a
taxicab, limousine or similar service, including the dates such service
was rendered and the city wherein the service was rendered.
E. Whether or not any license or permit to operate a taxicab, limousine
or similar service Issued to applicant has ever been revoked or
suspended, and if so, the circumstances of the revocation or
suspension
F The number of vehicles proposed to he operated and a complete
identification of each,including the make, model, motor number and
vehicle identification number of each taxicab or limousine and the
registered owner: provided, however that the make. model, motor
• number and vehicle identification number of each new motor vehicle
included in the application may he supplied by t� he applicant and
endorsed on the application at an time ime prior to the actual issuance of
the permit by the Director.
GG The arrangements the applicant has made for the public to secure
transportation in the applicant's taxicabs or Ilmousincs including the
manner in which such vehicles will he dispatched.
1,1 If the application is for a permit to operate a taxicab business,the
color scheme,name and characteristic insignia to he used to designate
the taxicabs of the applicant.
1, An application fee in the amount of
f' H Hffi Two Hundred and no/100 Dollars (5200.011) plus an
additional five dollars (55.00) for each vehicle in excess of one. The
portion of any application fee not expended by the City shall be
refunded to the applicant.
Is The number of vehicles to he operated which shall in no case he less
than three four door vehicles.
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K. The hours durine which the business will be operated.
L. Such further information as the Director may reasonably require.
Sec. 34-80 65. Certificate of Convenience and Ncccssit Required.
It shall be unlawful for any person to engage in the operation of it taxicab business, unless
such person shall have first obtained from the city a certificate ofconvenience and necessity
authorizing the holder thereof to operate a taxicab business; provided, that all persons engaged in
the operation of a taxicab business on May 311. 2(105, shall be presumed to be
in an operation which promotes the public convenience and necessity of the residents of this city,
and that any person so engaged in the operation of'a taxicab business upon such date shall be
issued a certificate of convenience and necessity by the Director so
that existing operations may be lawfully continued.
(Ord. No. 9556, § 1(35-2), 12-1-80; Ord.No. 11904, § 4, 5-17-93; Ord. 13600, §15, 9-2-2003,
(Ord. 13600, §15, 9-2-2003)
• See. 34-8+66. Application generally.
The application for a permit to operate a taxicab business shall also serve as a request for
a certificate of convenience and necessity.
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vf-thc applic.it and Hm masuit tile apPlicneit b6ncs that if,. public conmaicim mid 111663Mt;U
(Ord. No. 9556, § 1(35-2), 12-1-80; Ord. No. 11904, §4, 5-17-93; Ord. 13600, §15, 9-2-2003)
See. 34-82 U. Public hearing on application.
A. Upon receipt of an application to obtain a certificate of convenience and necessity,
the Director afeninninity Beveitnpinent Chairman of die Tr(ifjic and Transportation
Commission shall set such application for a public hearing before the Tragic and Transporiaiior
Commission, after first having given ten (10) days' notice of the time and place of such hearing to
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all certified taxicab companies operating within the city at the time that the application was filed
with the Director.
B. The Direetor Chairman of the Traffic and
Transportation Commission shall cause evidence to be taken at such hearing on the application
for a certificate of convenience and necessity. The applicant and all holders of certificates
outstanding at the time of the hearing shall be given an opportunity to present all relevant and
material evidence bearing on the issue of whether the public convenience and necessity of the
citizens of the city requires the certification of the applicant to engage in the operation of a
taxicab business. Within seven days after the!tearing, the T rab"Ic and 'Transportation
Commission shall issue a recommendation to the Director as to whether or not the Cet7ircate
should he granted.
The Director afeummunity Development, in determining such issue,should consider, among
others, the following factors:
I. The number of outstanding certificates of convenience and necessity at the
time of the hearing and the total number of taxicabs being operated by the
holders of these certificates.
• 2. The ability of the holders of certificates of convenience and necessity to
increase or augment the number of taxicabs being presently operated.
3. The effect that the issuance of an additional certificate might have on the
holders of certificates of convenience and necessity theretofore issued and
presently outstanding.
4. The effect that the issuance of a certificate might have on existing street
traffic, the safety of the public using the streets of the city and traffic
congestion.
5. The number of vehicles owned and proposed for use by the applicant.
G. The financial responsibility of the applicant.
7. The moral and business qualifications of the applicant.
8. The ability of the general public to obtain good and efficient taxicab
service at the time of the hearing from presently existing certified taxicab
companies.
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9. The recommendations q/the Trq/Jic and T wnsportotion Commission.
(Ord. No. 9556, § i(35-3), 12-1-80; Ord. No. 11904, § 4, 5-17-93; Ord. 13600, §15, 9-2-2003))
Sec.34-03 68. Issuance or denial.
oil uppm tanity to be hen,d IVithin 30 da{vs(aftp
er the recommendation GV the Traffic and
Transportation Commission is delivered to the Director, the Director 4emninninity
Development shall issue its his or her recommendation to t he Council, in writing, as to whether
the certificate of convenience and necessity requested by the applicant should be granted or
denied.
tnkc ilm matte, tindn ad v iscinmit fbi n pe,iod oF.Aut longei than tile,ty (36) . The applicant
and all present certified taxicab companies appearing at the hearing shall be notified, in writing,
of the decision recommendation of the Director . This decision
shall be firml, mid sm appeal shall be allotted . TL Council by motion, shall aeprrov
or disapprove the Director's recommendation. If the Council approves the
reconhnhe dat on the Director BM issue a certificate of convenience and necessity. (Ord.
No, 9556, § 1(35-4), 12-1-80; Ord. No. 11904, § 4, 5-17-93; Ord. 13600, §15, 9-2-2003)
• 34=69 Taxicab Business Operator, Investigation, granting of application.
1. No perimit too crate a taxical► business shall tic issu d unless the applicant
has first obtained a certificate of convenience and necessiht a_s provided in
this Article and has been determined hy th Director to have otherwise me
All of the requirements fora license. When both such conditions have been
pact the Director sho then issue 11 permit,
2. Grounds to deny a permit to operate shall include, but not limited to, the
of owin a'
Lack of a certificate of convenience and necessity,
Whenever an applicant files an incomplete application.
C Whenever an applicant makes a false declaration on the application.
D Whenever any person required to be listed upon the application has
been convicted of a federal or state felon), within the past ten (10)
years or any federal or state misdemeanor involving the use or threat
of force or violence or the sale of druac or sexual abuse within the past
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five(5)years or of the municipal ordinance violation of leaving the
scene of an accident or failure to report an accident or any violation of
this article or has had a permit issued under this article revoked
within the past two(2) years.
E. Whenever an applicant has outstanding judgments against him for
damages resulting from the negligent operation of a vehicle,
F The applicant has had u previous permit to operate a vehicle for hire
service suspended or revoked in this or any other city or state, unless
the Director finds that the cause of such suspension or revocation has
been removed or is no longer applicable.
G. Whenever the applicant fails to have-a current,lefferson City business
permit or has not applied for a Jefferson City business permit
concurrent with his application fora taxicab or limousine permit.
H. The applicant has provided false or incomplete information on any
application or has failed to complete any application.
3, The Director may, if he deems it to he appropriate,Live the Applicant an
opportunity to correct any problem found prior to rejecting the application.
4. An applicant who has been denied a permit to overate shall not reapply for a
permit to operate for a period of one year following the denial.
Sum 34 62. famspeeflosm.
nba shall be inalmetedmintinfly, within thi,ty (30) days Imic, to tim i3stiname of'anniantin' limme
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34.70 Vehicle Permits, Inspection
Every vehicle used for transporting passengers in a taxicab business must have a
ep rmit issued ft the Director.
Vehicle permit shall only a r� anted after on inspection as set out in this section. In
addition to a other vehicle Inspections required ft law,each vehicle governed ft this
article shall F►c sub ect to an annual inspection, All inspections shall he conducted ht a
mechanic authorized b the State of Missouri to perform motor vehicle Inspections Lor such
other ep rson approved by the Director) and shall consist of the following:
1. All taxicabs and limousines shall be inspected for rp open markings, display
If information, and the following:
A. Exterior.Headlights taillights. brake lights. directional signal light&
license plate lights. windshield vent laa sses, windshield wipers, all
• to her veh cle la ass.glass window raisers, doors and door locks,trunk
!id trunk hood. and interior door handles exhaust s sy teal,splash
shields hubcaps bumpers fenders hodv and tires shat ire inspected
Lo ascertain that each is functioning properly. There shall ILe po tears
o_r rust holes tn,the vehicle body and no loose pLqce.s such as fenders.
bumpers or trim hanging from the vehicle hodv.There shall he no
unrepaired body damage which would create a s fet problem or
interfere with the operation oft the vehicle.
B. Interior.The rear view mirror, steering wheel, foot brakes,parking
brakes. seat bets and air conditioning and heating s ste ms shat tic
Inspected to ascertain that each is functioning properly, The
upholstery. floor m_ RI&head lining.door ap_nels and the trunk
compartment sWll he inspected to determine whc her LLey are clean.
free of tears, and that the trunk as sufficient space for passengers'
u ava c
C The taximeter shall have a current Department of Agriculture seal
and sticker Indicating that it has been properly calibrated.
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2 The report of inspection shall be on a form promulgated by the Director.
1 The vehicle shall not be operated as a vehicle for hire until it successfully
passes inspection-,provided that the Director, in his discretion for a period
not to exceed fifteen (151 days, may allow the continued use of a vehicle for
hire which substantially complies with the inspection requirements,
4 Nothing herein shall prohibit the random Inspection of vehicles for hire by
the Director or police department where possible violations of this article or
other violations of law regarding the condition of vehicles for hire are
evidenced by visual inspection.
5. Denial or suspension of a vehicle permit may he appealed pursuant to the
provisions of the City Code,or if no such provisions have been established,
then the Director shall establish such appeal procedures.
34-71 Vehicle,Condition and appearance: identification.
• 1, Vehicle to he kept in safe and operable condition: All taxicabs shall he kept
in a thoroughly and mechanically safe operating, condition complying with all
of the safety requirements of this Code and other ordinances of the city and
state law.
2. Vehicle and driver appearance:
A. Every permit holder shall maintain his vehicles in a clean serviceable
condition and in adequate repair. All permitted vehicles,except
minivans, shall have two(2) doors affording direct entrance and exit
to and from the passenger compartment. The interior of each vehicle
shall he cleaned and vacuumed at the beeinnina of each driver's shift
and shall he maintained in a clean condition, free of forcian matter
and offensive odors.There shall he no litter in the vehicle or trunk
and the seats shall he kept clean and without holes or large wear
spots. The exterior of each vehicle shall he washed at least once each
week.
1, Taxicab color schemes and markings,
L Each taxicab business permit holder shall adopt a distinctive and
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uniform color scheme and company name, loco or insignia and shall
display the some name, logo or insignia and color scheme on each
vehicle permitted. Each taxicab shall bear on the outside on each side
in letters at least two (2) inches but not ereater than six (6) inches high
the name of the company, the business phone number of the company,
and a number assigned by the company identifying that particular
vehicle. Each taxicab operated by the same permit holder must have
Identical information displayed to the public.
B It shall he unlawful for any vehicle other than one operated pursuant
to a valid permit to display any markings suggesting or indicating it is
a taxicab or limousine. Whenever a vehicle operated as a taxicab or
limousine is removed from service, the permit holder shall remove or
obliterate all markings sueaestinc It is a taxicab or limousine.
4 Driver dress and uniforms.
While on duty, all drivers governed by this article must be neat and
• clean In dress and person.
Each permit holder shall require every driver of a vehicle permitted
to him while on duly to wear a shirt,jacket. vest, hat or other clothing
article of uniform color and style with the permit holder's company
panic or logo clearly printed upon It which Identifies the driver as a
driver for the permit holder.
Sec. 34-94. Insurance requirements.
A. Every holder of n ep rniit to conduct the
operations of a taxicab business within the city shall at all times during the course ol'such
operations have on file and approved by the Director of
Finance a certificate of public liability and property damage insurance covering each motor
vehicle being operated in such taxicab business by the holder ofthe certificate ofconvenience
and necessity, in the minimum amounts of Sixty T o nd and no/100 Dollars ($611,11011.00)
for injury or death to any one person, SJgly Thousand and
no/100 Dollars ($60,000.00) for injuries or deaths from
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any one accident and Sixty Thousand and no/100 Dollars ($60.000.00)
(S}6,609.00) property damage for any one accident.
B. The following endorsement shall be attached to each certificate of insurance
required by this section:
"The policy to which this endorsement is attached shall not expire, nor
shall the cancellation,revocation or suspension thereof take effect, until after ten
(10) days'notice in writing by the company or insurer shall have first been given
to the f3thecto, oFeumnitmity Bemlopinmit Director of Finance of the City of
Jefferson, Missouri, in care of the City Hall Building,Jefferson City, Missouri,
said period often (10) days' notice to commence to run from the date that notice is
actually received at the office of the Director.
"Attached to and forming a part of Policy No, covered by
Certificate of Insurance NO. issued by to
• "A certificate of insurance shall not be accepted unless the policy of
insurance underlying the certificate shall have been issued for a minimum period
of six months."
(Ord. No. 9556, § (35-7), 12-1-80; Ord. No. 11904, § 4, 5-17-93; Ord. 13600, §15, 9-2-2003)
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See. 34,V Transfer.
A permit Lo operate a taxicab business
taxicab business shall not be transferred or assigned.,
pt opund is anAiei cc shal I !its! file thei,joint f1pplicatiul, Mith tIM Dil"tol Ofeul 1111 Atli I a ty
Developmrit ofthe city seeking tile approval and pennissiuss uFatmh dia"ta, to makie stich
A certificate of
convenience and necessity may he transferred L the successor agrees In writing to chide k
all of the conditions of the original certificate.
(Ord. No. 9556, § 1(35-6), 12-1-80; Ord. No. 11904, § 4, 5-17-93; Ord, 13600, §15, 9-2-2003)
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See,34-M. Revocation.
Upon notice and hearing, the 131hecta, of eannntinity Bevelujimmit Director of Finance
may revoke a certificate of convenience and necessity, or a permit tooperate a taxicab
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business for the failure of a cettifint.holderr operato r to show adequate cause why the
certificate of convenience and necessity or ep rmit should not be revoked for any of the
following reasons:
A. Failure to conduct the taxicab business fir a period of thirty(30)days or longer.
B. Violation of this Code or any ordinances of the city or statutes of the state.
C. Employment of unlicensed taxicab drivers.
D. Operation of taxicabs without insurance on file as is prescribed by this article.
E. Failure to charge the rates for taxicab service as are prescribed by this chapter.
F. Aiding, abetting or assisting the promotion or advancement of any illegal activity,
affair or business.
G. Failure to maintain Uhours of operation sg forth it the application or
• failure!o have id s
A three operable four door vehicles,
(Ord. No. 9556, § 11(35-5), 12-1-80; Ord. No. 11904, § 4, 5-17-93; Ord. 13600, §15, 9-2-2003)
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Sees.34 JW-34.97. Reserved.
DIVISION 3. RATES AND CHARGES
Sec. 34-98. Established.
It shall be unlawful for any person engaged in the operation of a taxicab business under a
certificate of convenience and necessity within the limits of the city, to charge a rate either less or
greater than follows:
A. A charge of One and 60/100 Dollars
($1.60) for first one-tenth mile.
B. A charge of nineteen cents ($0.19) for each additional
one-tenth mile. (Ord. No. 13081, §1, 7-17-2000)
C. A charge of twenty-five cents($0.25) for each additional passenger.
D. A charge of eighteen dollars($18.00) per hour waiting time.
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E. A charge of five dollars and no cent ($5.00) minimum on all deliveries.
F. A charge of twenty-five cent($0.25) for each piece of luggage or bag of groceries
that driver is required to load and/or unload, after the first two bags, not to exceed
two dollars and fifty cents($2.50) extra pre per trip.
G. All extra stops shall be charged at the meter wait time rate.
(Ord.No. 9556, § 1(35-10), 12-1-80; Ord. No. 11538, § 1, 3-7-91; Ord. No. 12849, §2, 11-16-98)
Sec. 34-99. Application for increase.
Upon application for an increase in the rates of fares which might lawfully be charged the
public within the city, the city council shall hold a public hearing and hear evidence bearing on
the reasonableness of the present fare and the proposed fare. The council may deny an increase
in the rate of fare to be charged by taxicab companies, or the council may authorize the total
increase, or any part thereof, in the rate of fare sought by applicants. The decision of the council
shall be final.
(Ord. No. 9556, § 1(35-11), 12-1-80)
• Sec. 34-100. Display of rate schedule.
Every taxicab being operated within the city limits shall have displayed in a prominent
place within the passenger compartment of such vehicle a schedule showing the rate of fare
authorized to be charged by this article, and no further or different charges than those authorized
by this article shall be charged.
(Ord. No. 9556, § 1(35-12), 12-1-80)
Sec.34-101.Taxicab ureters.
Each taxicab used in the operation of taxicab business shall be equipped with a fare
meter, designed and constructed to clearly and accurately register the exact mileage traveled by
the taxicab on each transportation movement and equipped to clearly and accurately register the
exact fare to be paid for use of such taxicab by one passenger at all times while such cab is in
motion and upon arrival at the point of destination. 'file fare meter$agshall be turned to-the
"down" position oar at the time such taxicab departs from the point of origin with a passenger and
shall be kept in oA until the point of destination is reached, at which time the
taxicab driver shall stop the rn eter.
(Ord. No. 9556, § 1935-13), 12-1-80)
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DIVISION
,,14.'DRIVERS' PERMITS
Sec. 344331112. Required.
No person shall drive a taxicab within the city limits, unless such person fins in his
possession a currently effective and valid taxicab driver's permit which has been issued as
provided in this division.
(Ord. No. 9556, § 1(35-15), 12-1-80)
Sec. 34-434103. Employer's Taxi Business Permit Holder's responsibility.
No person, other than the holder of a taxicab driver's permit, shall be cmpicrgeci allowed
by any person engaged in the operation of a taxicab business within the city to operate or drive a
taxicab within the limits of the city.
(Ord. No. 9556, § 1(35-16), 12-1-80)
See.34-435104. Application and issuance procedure
• A. Any person desiring to obtain a permit to operate a taxicab within the city shall
file an application with tllc Birecto, oFecrinnanity Bevdvpnient Director of Finance on a form
to be provided, by tine Director of Finance, to obtain a
permit to drive a taxicab and concurrently pay al application 11ce of five dollars($5.00) to the
director. The application form shall require the applicant to furnish file full name, Social
Security umber Driver's Licence Number, residence, places of residence for the preceding
five-year period, sex, age, color, height, color of eyes and hair, place of birth, marital status,
length of residence in the city, citizenship and nationality, places of previous employment, and
whether such applicant fins been previously licensed as a chauffeur and, if so, whether such
license has ever been revoked and, if so for what reason. Such applicant shall both sign and
swear to the truth of the contents of the application. Applican t shall submit-4 criminal history
report from the Missouri State Highway Patrol and certified gm of him drivine record
from ft Missouri Department of Revenue.
B._No application shall be accepted unless it is accompanied by p certificate or
other poblic record showing that he applicant hog been!ULCd and passed drug nd Ica ohol
screenine I t least equal to ft screenine requirements set by t e United 51A10 Department
of Transportation or motor carrier drivers with respect to the number and types of drugs
or controlled substances tested, which certificate must have been issued no more than five
days prior to t e date of ap lip cations
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The director may require the applicant to demonstrate his skill and
ability to operate safely a motor vehicle and to pass a physical examination showing that such
applicant has average eyesight and hearing. Upon completion of the investigation, physical
examination and driving test, if the ehectot afemurntmit, f3mclujilimit Director of Finance
concludes that the applicant is suitable and qualified to drive a taxicab, the director shall issue the
applicant a taxi driver's permit,
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Section 34 Qualifieations.
Fwgry applicant fob it driver's certificate shall:
• �1� gt least eighteen u years of�pt�hg time of application,
fn ire able to read the English language su ficient 4o read s_ tree!liens and o er to p vehicle.
01 Os clean and neat in dress and ep rson• rid s t addicted to t e use of intoxicating JLqgor
or-drugs.
W Have p general reputation for Integrity, responsibility, rood moral character asp law
abldina citizen,
J&POSSCSS p valid Missouri chauffeur's license.
W Have pt least one s-ear's ex erlencc as p driver of moto r vehicles, and al least sixty JAO
days' experience operating mn otor vehicle over the streets of the city,
U7 Not have been convicted of•glcad gq ilty moo,o1r Ip ead no contest" regardless of whether
sentence wa8 Imposed:
a. any felony,within the last ffive IS years,p material el men If 31high Involves fr"
dishonesty t e use of p-r-threat of violence,oa stealing.
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b, Any misdomeanor,Infraction,or ordinance violation within the last two u ey ars.
a material clement of wh ch involves fraud,dishonest y.the use of or threat of violence.
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possession, sale.or selling of illegal drugs,or stealing.
c. Any offense nvolvin the operation of motor vehicle while under the influence of
alcohol or dru s within the last twelvR L2, months, or more than ones such offense
d rim the last five(five) years.
d. More than Iwo convictions within the last hvo years for any moving offense.
e. Any offense which would, if convicted in Missouri, cause the applicant to he
required to register as a sexual offender.
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Sec.34-4%.3M'-Renewal.
On or before the first day of July of each year each holder of a taxicab driver's permit shall
apply to the Director of Finance far an annual renewal of
• such permit and pay a renewal fee of five dollars(55.68) Tern dot rs 1($ 0.00). The Bireetorof
rector of Finance shall then issue a taxicab driver's permit authorizing
the holder thereof to operate a taxicab within the city until June 30 of the subsequent year if the
applicant, at the time he seeks renewal of the permit is sought, holds a currently clTective taxicab
driver's permit previously approved, which permit has not been revoked or suspended. No
application for renewal shall—bq accepted unless)t is accompanied ihy;
1. a certificate or other public record shown that the applicant has been jukd and
passed drug and alcohol screenin1 at least LquplLofte screening requirements sel by
tie United a1do Denartment-of Transportation Lo_r motor e r icrdrivers with es ec
Lo fl Le number and types of drugs or controlled substances tested, whic h certificate
must have been hwd rho more Man Pve days gLioX to t e date of application.
I a criminal history report from the Missouri State Higgliwa Patrol it nd ce i ed cony
of his dr vin record from the Missouri Department of Revenue,
(Ord. No, 9556, § 1(35-18), 12-1-80; Ord, No, 11904, § 4, 5-17-93; Ord. 13600, §15, 9-2-2003)
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Sec.34-ff7,jAjr Display.
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The holder of a taxicab driver's permit shall have such permit prominently displayed in the
taxicab operated by hitn at all times such taxicab is in operation.
(Ord. No. 9556, § 1(35- 9), 12-1-80)
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Sec.34-0914:?Revocation of suspension.
A. The Director of Finance may revoke the
permit of any taxicab driver if the holder thereof is convicted of a violation of provisions of this
Code or any city ordinance regulating the operation of motor vehicles while in motion,drunkenness
or any matter involving moral turpitude, or if, after a public hearing as provided in subsection (b),
any taxicab driver is found to be mentally,physically or morally unfit or unsafe to operate a taxicab
within the city.
B. Upon conviction of the holder of a taxicab driver's permit for any reason stated in
subsection (a), or if a complaint shall be filed with the
Director of Finance against the holder of a taxicab driver's permit alleging that the holder of the
permit is mentally, physically or morally unsafe or unfit to operate taxicab within the city, the
Director of Finance shall set a day for the hearing on the
revocation of the permit of such taxicab driver and cause the holder of the permit to be served a
• written notice stating the time and the place of such hearing and the offense charged against the
holder ofsuch permit,and ordering the holder of the penmit to appear at such hearing to show cause
why the permit to operate a taxicab within the city should not be revoked. Ii; at the hearing, if
should be proven that the holder of such taxicab driver's penmit has been convicted ofany offense
mentioned in subsection A, or if it shall be proven by competent evidence thus the holder of the
permit is mentally,physically or morally unfit or unsafe to operate a taxicab within the city, taking
into consideration generally the health, safety and welfare of the residents of the city, the Bireeto,
Director of Finance may either revoke and cancel the penmit or
suspend the pen-nit for a period of time not to exceed ninety(90)days. Failure of the holder of the
permit to appear at the hearing shall be deemed an admission of the validity and truthfulness of any
charge contained in the notice of hearing. The Bit ecto, oF eunnnonity Bmicipment Director If
Finance may suspend a permit, pending a hearing on revocation, if the holder is charged with
violation of any provision of this Code or any ordinance specified in subsection A.
(Ord. No. 9556, § 1(35-20), (35-21), 12-1-80; Ord, No. 11904, § 4, 5-17-93; Ord. 13600, §15,
9-2-2003)
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C. In the event that a licens e or ep rnrit fj suspended, t c Directo r Ma g such
conditions as M or she deems appropriate for reinstatement,
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34 Aj#Accident Notification.
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In the event any taxicab driver, while operating g taxicab, is involved in a traffic accident
Involving injury to gny person, regardless of rA fni said driver shall within 12,hours of such
accident a cludin hie pgriod between 5.00 p.m, on Friday and 8:00 a.m. on Monday) o
certifleate or other public record showin that the applicant has been tes gd and passed drug
and Icoho screening At least equal L the screening requirements sM ft the United States
Department of Transportation fo_r moto r c rrier drivers with respect to the number amity C5
of drugs pr controlled substances tested,which certi cate must have been issued no mare than
hours after the time of the accident. Failure i_q submit such documentation within the time
VLr—loA required shall automatically cause hoc driver's ep rmit to be suspended.
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Section $. This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after the date
of Its passage and approval.
Passed:. file&& Approved: lO
Presiding Officer Mayor
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