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ORDINANCE NO. "*—/ 6P
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING THE CODE
PERTAINING TO VEHICLES FOR HIRE.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AS
FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Chapter 34 (Transporation) Article V (Taxicabs) is hereby deleted
and replaced with a new Article V (Vehicles For Hire) as follows:
ARTICLE V. VEHICLES FOR HIRE
DIVISION 1.GENERALLY
Sec.34-60. Definitions.
For the purposes of this article,the following words and phrases shall have the meanings respectively
ascribed to them by this section:
Car Service. A business offered to the public to transport passengers and/or passengers and their
Property for a fixed charge, fee,or a rate based primarily upon the amount of time the vehicle is retained.
Chauffeur Agency. A business which supplies a driver to operate a motor vehicle which is owned or
rented by the customer and not owned or rented by the business.
Courtesy car.Any vehicle used by an establishment to transport patrons of an establishment from said
establishment to another location and/or back to the same establishment and no where else,or any vehicle used
by an establishment arranging sightseeing or other similar tours for the purpose of transporting patrons of
such establishment without charge.
Director of Finance or Director. The Director of the Division of Finance of the City of Jefferson,or his
designee.
Limousine. A motor vehicle of more than five-passenger capacity,excluding the driver,that is licensed
by the Missouri Department of Transportation, especially a luxurious automobile, normally driven by a
chauffeur but shall not include motor buses.
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Limousine service. A business offered to the public to transport passengers and/or passengers and their
Property by limousine.
Motor Bus. A motor vehicle having a seating capacity for ten(10)or more persons,but shall not include
motor buses owned or leased by the city,state,school district or federal government.
Motor Bus Service A business offered to the public to transport passengers and/or passengers and their
property by motor bus.
Taxicab. A vehicle for hire used by a taxicab business.
Taxicab business. A business offered to the public to transport passengers and/or passengers and their
pronerty for a charge or fee based primarily upon the distance or mileage utilized while transporting the
passenger.
Taxicab driver. The operator of a taxicab.
Vehicle for hire. A motorvehicle with a capacity of not more than five passengers,or a motor vehicle with
more than a capacity of five passengers which is not otherwise licensed as limousine with the Missouri
Department of Transportation,exclusive of 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,courtesy cars or motor buses.
Vehicle for hire business. The service or business of transporting persons and/or persons and their
property for consideration,including a taxicab business,car service,and other similar services but excluding
limousines,courtesy cars,and motor buses.
Sec.34-61. Permit Required.
It shall be unlawful for any person, corporation or partnership to operate a vehicle for hire business,
limousine service,motor bus service or chauffeur agency without first obtaining a permit.
Sec.34-62 Permit Fee.
A. There shall be an annual permit fee for operation of a vehicle for hire business, limousine service,
motor bus service,and Chauffeur agency.
B. The annual permit fee for the first vehicle and for each additional vehicle shall be as set forth in
Appendix Y.
C. The annual fee shall be waived during the first permit period.
Sec.34-63 Permit Period.
A. The first permit issued for operation of a vehicle for hire business, limousine service, motor bus
service,and chauffeur agency shall be issued from the date of issue until December 31,of the year in which
the permit is issued.
B. All such permits issued thereafter shall be issued for one year beginning January 1" and ending
December 31".
Sec.34-64.Transfer prohibited.
A permit issued pursuant to this Article shall not be transferred or assigned.
Sec.34-65 Display.
It shall be unlawful for any vehicle for hire or limousine other than one operated pursuant to a valid
permit to display any markings suggesting or indicating it is a vehicle for hire.Whenever a vehicle
operated as a vehicle for hire is removed from service,the permit holder shall remove all markings
suggesting it is a vehicle for hire.
Sec.34-66.Revocation.
A. Upon notice and hearing,the Director of Finance may suspend or revoke a certificate or permit issued
pursuant to this Article or a convenience and necessity,for any of the following reasons:
1. Failure to conduct the permitted business for a period of thirty(30)days or longer.
2. Violation of this Code or any ordinances of the city or statutes of the state.
3. Employment of unlicensed drivers or drivers without a state or city issued permit.
4. Operation of vehicles without insurance on file as is prescribed by this article.
5. For Vehicles for Hire,failure to charge the rates prescribed by this chapter.
6. Aiding, abetting or assisting the promotion or advancement of any illegal activity, affair or -
business.
7. For Vehicles for Hire,failure to maintain the hours of operation set forth in the permit.
8. For Vehicles for Hire,failure to have the required number of vehicles.
9. The violation of any condition or requirement of its'permit.
B. The Director shall issue written findines of fact setting forth the reasons for the action taken.
C If any party is aggrieved by the Decision of the Director they may appeal the action to the Cole County
Circuit Court.
Sec.34-67.Insurance requirements.
A. Every holder of a permit issued pursuant to this article shall at all times during the course of 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 vehicle for hire business by the holder
of the certificate of convenience and necessity, in the minimum amounts of a combined single limit of Three
hundred Thousand and no/100 Dollars -property damage for any one accident.
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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 Director of Finance of the City of Jefferson,Missouri,in care of the City
Hall Building,Jefferson City,Missouri,said period of ten(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."
Sec.34-68.Record Keepine.
Every bolder of a permit issued pursuant to this article shall keel)records of each dispatch its origin and
its destination for each vehicle for hire. Records shall be kept for one vear.
DIVISION 2. VEHICLES FOR HIRE
Sec.34-70 Application generally.
A. Any person desiring to secure a permit to engage in,operate or conduct a vehicle for hire business
within the city shall file with the Director of Finance a written application therefor,in duplicate,verified under
oath,giving the following information:
1. The full name, residential and business addresses of the applicant for the past five(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.
2. 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.
3. 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 a
vehicle.
4. The past experience, if any, that the applicant has had in rendering a vehicle for hire service,
including the dates such service was rendered and the city wherein the service was rendered.
5. Whether or not any license or permit to operate a vehicle for hire issued to applicant has ever
been revoked or suspended,and if so,the circumstances of the revocation or suspension.
6. The number of vehicles proposed to be operated and a complete identification of each,including
the make,model,motor number and vehicle identification number of each vehicle known to be
used in the service and the registered owner; provided, however that the make, model, motor
number and vehicle identification number of each new motor vehicle to be used after the permit
is issued shall be supplied by the applicant and endorsed on the application at any time prior to
the actual use of the vehicle.
7. The arrangements the applicant has made for the public to secure transportation in the
applicant's vehicle for hire including the manner in which such vehicles will be dispatched.
8. The color scheme,name and characteristic insignia to be used to designate the vehicle for hire of
the applicant.
9. The hours during which the business will be operated.
10. Such further information as the Director may reasonably require.
B. Upon the first application for a permit only,an application fee in the amount of Two Hundred and
no/100 Dollars($200.00)plus an additional five dollars($5.00)for each vehicle in excess of one. The portion
of any application fee not expended by the City shall be refunded to the applicant.
Sec.34-71.Certificate of Convenience and Necessity Required.
It shall be unlawful for any person to engage in the operation of a Vehicle for Hire business,unless such
person shall have first obtained from the city a certificate of convenience and necessity authorizing the holder
thereof to operate a Vehicle for Hire business; provided,that all persons engaged in the operation of a vehicle
for hire business on May 30, 2005, 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
vehicle for hire 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)
Sec.34-72.Application to serve as Request for Certificate.
The application for a permit to operate a Vehicle for Hire business shall also serve as a request for a
certificate of convenience and necessity.
(Ord.No.9556, § 1(35-2), 12-1-80;Ord.No. 11904, §4,5-17-93;Ord. 13600, §15,9-2-2003)
Sec.34-73.Public hearing on application.
A. Upon receipt of an application to obtain a certificate of convenience and necessity,the Finance Director
shall set such application for a public hearing before a board consisting of the Finance Director.the Director
of Community Development and the Police Chief,or their designees. (hereafter the"hearing board")after
having given ten (10) days' notice of the time and place of such hearing to all certified vehicle for hire
companies operating within the city at the time that the application was filed with the Director.
B. The hearing board shall cause evidence to be taken at such hearing on the application for a certificate
of convenience and necessity. The applicant nod 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
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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 Vehicle for Hire business. Within seven days after the hearing,the
hearing board shall issue a decision as to whether or not the Certificate should be granted.
C. The hearing board,in determining such issue,should consider,among others,the following factors:
1. The number of outstanding certificates of convenience and necessity at the time of the hearing
and the total number of vehicles for hire 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 vehicles for hire 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.
6. 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 vehicle for hire service at the time
of the hearing from presently existing certified vehicle for hire companies.
(Ord.No.9556, § 1(35-3), 12-1-80;Ord.No. 11904, §4,5-17-93;Ord. 13600, §15,9-2-2003))
Sec.34-74.Issuance or denial.
A. Any party aggrieved by the decision of the hearing board may appeal the decision to the City Council
by requesting an appeal in writing to the City Clerk within 30 day of the date of the decision by the hearing
board.
B. Within 60 days of the date the appeal is filed. the City Council shall in writing,vote on the question
"Shall the application fora certificate of need and convenience by[name of applicant) be approved" The vote
shall be taken after a public hearing before the City Council where any interested party may be heard.
C. If a majority of City Council members present vote in the affirmative the Director of Finance shall
issue the certificate. If a mniority of the City Council members Present do not vote in the affirmative the
D. The decision of the City Council shall be final.
Sec.34-75 Vehicle For Hire Business Operator,Investigation;granting of application.
A. No permit to operate a Vehicle for Hire business shall be issued unless the applicant has first obtained
a certificate of convenience and necessity,as provided in this Article,and has been determined by the Director
to have otherwise met all of the requirements for a license. When both such conditions have been met the
Director shall then issue a permit.
B. Grounds to deny a permit to operate shall include,but not limited to,the following:
1. Lack of a certificate of convenience and necessity.
2. Whenever an applicant files an incomplete application.
3. Whenever an applicant makes a false declaration on the application.
4. Whenever any person required to be listed upon the application has been convicted of a federal
or state felony 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 drugs or sexual abuse within the past 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.
5. Whenever an applicant has outstanding judgments against him for damages resulting from the
negligent operation of a vehicle.
6. . The applicant has had a 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.
7. Whenever the applicant fails to have a current Jefferson City business permit or has not applied
for a Jefferson City business permit concurrent with his application for a Vehicle for Hire or
limousine permit.
8. The applicant has provided false or incomplete information on any application or has failed to
complete any application.
9. The Director may,if he deems it to be appropriate,give the Applicant an opportunity to correct
any problem found prior to rejecting the application.
10. An applicant who has been denied a permit to operate shall not reapply for a permit to operate
for a period of one year following the denial.
Sec.34-76 Hours of Operation.
All permits issued for a vehicle for hire business shall require operation be for 24 hours, seven days a
week,unless a specific exception is requested and granted by the City Council.
(Ord. 14272, §12, 10-15-2007)
Sec.34-77 Number of vehicles required.
The number of vehicles necessary to operate a vehicle for hire business shall in no case be less than three
four door vehicles, all of which must be owned by the permit holder.
Sec.34-78. Additional intermediate point passengers.
A. Taxicab drivers shall be authorized to pickup 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.
B. No vehicle for hire operator shall be required to transport passenger(s) or package(s) that pose a
hazard to the occupants or the safe operation of the vehicle.
C. No vehicle for hire 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.
D. No other vehicles for hire other than Taxicabs are authorized to pick up intermediate point
passengers.
Sec.34-79. Car Service by Appointment Only.
A Car service must provide service by appointment only. Car services are prohibited from picking up
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passengers less than two(2)hours after the appointment for service is made.
See.34-80. Rates
A. Taxicab Business. 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:
1. A charge of One and 60/100 Dollars($1.60)for first one-tenth mile.Ord. 13882,§1,5-16-2005).
2. A charge of nineteen cents($0.19) for each additional one-tenth mile.(Ord.No. 13081,§1,7-17-
2000;Ord. 13882,§1,5-16-2005)
3. A charge of twenty-five cents($0.25)for each additional passenger.
4. A charge of eighteen dollars($18.00)per hour waiting time.
5. A charge of five dollars and no cent($5.00)minimum on all deliveries.
6. 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 per trip.
7. 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;Ord.
13882, §1,5-16-2005)
B. Car Service. It shall be unlawful for any person engaged in the operation of a car service
under a certificate of convenience and necessity within the limits of the city, to charge a rate either less or
greater than the following:
1.A minimum charge for 1 hour.
2. A charge of$25.00 per hour.
C. Upon application for an increase in the rates of fares which might lawfully be charged the public
within the city, the Director of Finance shall hold a public hearing and hear evidence bearing on the
reasonableness of the present fare and the proposed fare. The Director may deny an increase in the rate of
fare to be charged by vehicle for hire companies,or the Director may authorize the total increase,or any part
thereof, in the rate of fare sought by applicants. The decision of the Director may be appealed to the City
Council who may make any lawful decision but must hold a public hearing before make such decision.
D If a fiat rate is charged the permit holder or its employee must advise any person utilizing the service
of the charge prior to entering the vehicle utilized in the vehicle for hire business.
E. Every vehicle for hire 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.
See.34-81. Subcontractor
Apermit holder may subcontract operation of a vehicle for hire but the permit holder shall be responsible
for the operation of the subcontracted vehicle for hire as if fully operated by the permit holder .
DIVISION 3.VEHICLES&DRIVERS
Sec.34-90.Meters.
Each vehicle used in the operation of a vehicle for hire business which shall have any portion of a rate
conditioned on mileage 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. The fare meter shall be turned on at the time
such taxicab departs from the point of origin with a passenger and shall be kept on until the point of
destination is reached,at which time the taxicab driver shall stop the meter.
Sec.34-91 Vehicle Permits,Inspection.
A. Every vehicle used in a vehicle for hire business must have a permit issued by the Director prior to its
use as a vehicle for hire.
B. Vehicle permits shall only be granted after an inspection as set out in this section. In addition to all
other vehicle inspections required by law,each vehicle governed by this article shall be subject to an annual
inspection. All inspections shall be conducted by a mechanic authorized by the State of Missouri to perform
motor vehicle inspections(or such other person approved by the Director)and shall consist of the following:
1. Exterior.Headlights,taillights,brake lights,directional signal lights,license plate lights,windshield,
vent glasses,windshield wipers, all other vehicle glass,glass window raisers,doors and door locks,
trunk lid,trunk hood,and interior door handles,exhaust system,splash shields,hubcaps, bumpers,
fenders, body and tires shall be inspected to ascertain that each is functioning properly. There shall
be no tears or rust holes in the vehicle body and no loose pieces such as fenders, bumpers or trim
hanging from the vehicle body. There shall be no unrepaired body damage which would create a
safety problem or interfere with the operation of the vehicle.
2. Interior. The rear view mirror, steering wheel, foot brakes, parking brakes, seat belts and air
conditioning and heating systems shall be inspected to ascertain that each is functioning properly.The
upholstery, floor mats, head lining, door panels and the trunk compartment shall be inspected to
determine whether they are clean,free of tears,and that the trunk has sufficient space for passengers'
luggage.
3. If the vehicle is equipped with a meter,the meter shall have a current Department of Agriculture seal
and sticker indicating that it has been properly calibrated.
4. The report of inspection shall be on a form promulgated by the Director.
5. The vehicle shall not be utilized in a Vehicle for Hire business until it successfully passes inspection;
provided,that the Director,in his or her discretion,for a period not to exceed fifteen(15)days,may
allow the continued use of a vehicle which substantially complies with the inspection requirements.
6. Nothing herein shall prohibit the random inspection of a vehicle used in a Vehicle for Hire business
by the Director or police department where possible violations of this article or other violations of law
regarding the condition of vehicle for hire are evidenced by visual inspection.
7. Denial or suspension of a vehicle permit may be 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.
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Sec.34-92. Identification.
A. Each vehicle for hire shall be identifiable as a vehicle for hire by appropriate signs on the door on each
side of such vehicle.
B. Each vehicle for hire shall have a color scheme,name and characteristic insignia used to designate the
vehicle of the business which shall conform to the application approved by the Director.
Sec.34-93 Vehicle,Condition and appearance;identification.
A. Vehicle to be kept in safe and operable condition. All vehicles used in a vehicle for hire business 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.
B. Vehicle and driver appearance. 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 be cleaned
and vacuumed at the beginning of each driver's shift and shall be maintained in a clean condition, free of
foreign matter and offensive odors.There shall be no litter in the vehicle or trunk and the seats shall be kept
clean and without holes or large wear spots. The exterior of each vehicle shall be washed at least once each
week.
C. Vehicle color schemes and markings. Each permit holder shall adopt a distinctive and uniform color
scheme and company name,logo or insignia and shall display the same name,logo orinsignin and color scheme
on each vehicle permitted as identified in the application approved by the Director. Each vehicle used in a
Vehicle for Hire business shall bear on the outside on each side the name of the company,the business phone
number of the company, and a number assigned by the company identifying that particular vehicle. Each
vehicle for hire operated by the same permit holder must have identical information displayed to the public.
The Director of Finance may give a temporary waiver of this requirement upon good cause shown not to
exceed 180 days.
D. 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 duty
to wear a shirt,jacket,vest,hat or other clothing article of uniform color and style with the permit holder's
company name or logo clearly printed upon it which identifies the driver as a driver for the permit holder.
Sec.34-94. Driver's Permit Required.
No person shall drive a vehicle used in a Vehicle for Hire business within the city limits,unless such person
has in his possession a currently effective and valid vehicle for hire driver's permit which has been issued as
provided in this division.
Sec.34-95. Age of Vehicle.
No person shall utilize a vehicle which is more than 10 years old as a vehicle for hire. The Director may
waive that requirement upon application for good cause shown if the vehicle is a classic or historic vehicle.
Sec.34-96. Vehicle for Hire Business Permit Holder's responsibility.
No person, other than the holder of a vehicle for hire driver's permit, shall be allowed by any person
engaged in the operation of a vehicle for hire within the city to operate or drive a vehicle for hire within the
limits of the city.
Sec.34-97.Application and issuance procedure.
A. Any person desiring to obtain a permit to operate a vehicle for hire within the city shall file an
application with the Director of Finance on a form to be provided, by the Director of Finance, to obtain a
permit to drive a vehicle for hire and concurrently pay an application fee set by the City Administrator to the
director. The application form shall require the applicant to furnish the full name,Social Security Number,
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 has 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. Applicant shall submit a criminal
history report from the Missouri State Highway Patrol and certified copy of his driving record from the
Missouri Department of Revenue.
B. No application shall be accepted unless it is accompanied by a certificate or other public record
showing that the applicant has been tested and passed drug and alcohol screening at least equal to the
screening requirements set by the United States Department of Transportation for 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 the date of application.
C. 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 Director of Finance
concludes that the applicant is suitable and qualified to drive a vehicle for hire, the director shall issue the
applicant a taxi driver's permit.
Section 34-98.Qualifications.
A. Every applicant for a driver's certificate shall:
1. Be at least eighteen(18)years of age at the time of application.
2. Be able to read the English language sufficient to read street signs and operate a vehicle.
3. Be clean and neat in dress and person,and not addicted to the use of intoxicating liquor or drugs.
4. Have a general reputation for integrity,responsibility,good moral character as a law abiding citizen.
5. Possess a valid Missouri Commercial Driver's License.
6. Have at least one year's experience as a driver of motor vehicles, and at least sixty (60) days'
experience operating motor vehicles over the streets of the city.
7. Not have been convicted of,plead guilty to,or plead no contest to,regardless of whether sentence was
imposed:
a. Any felony,within the last five(5)years,a material element of which involves fraud,dishonesty,
the use of or threat of violence,the possession,or sale,of illegal drugs or stealing.(Ord. 14314,
§1,1-22-2008)
b. Any misdemeanor,infraction,or ordinance violation, within the last two(2)years,a material
element of which involves fraud,dishonesty,the use of or threat of violence,the possession,sale,
or selling of illegal drugs,or stealing.
c. Any offense involving the operation of a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or
drugs within the last twelve (12)months,or more than one such offense during the last five(5)
years.
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d. More than two convictions within the last two years for any moving offense.
e. Any offense which would,if convicted in Missouri,cause the applicant to be required to register
as a sexual offender.
B. The Finance Department shall notify the applicant fails to provide any of the above information
See.34-99.Renewal.
A. On or before the first day of July of each year each holder of a vehicle for hire driver's permit shall
apply to the Director of Finance for an annual renewal of such permit and pay a renewal fee prescribed by the
City Administrator. The Director of Finance shall then issue a vehicle for hire driver's permit authorizing the
holder thereof to operate a vehicle for hire 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 effective vehicle for hire driver's permit
previously approved,which permit has not been revoked or suspended.
B. No application for renewal shall be accepted unless it is accompanied by:
1. A certificate or other public record showing that the applicant has been tested and passed drug
and alcohol screening at least equal to the screening requirements set by the United States
Department of Transportation for 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
rive days prior to the date of application.
2. A criminal history report from the Missouri State Highway Patrol and certified copy of his
driving record from the Missouri Department of Revenue.
Sec.34-100.Display.
The holder of a vehicle for hire driver's permit shall have such permit prominently displayed in the vehicle
for hire operated by him at all times such vehicle for hire is in operation.
(Ord.No.9556,§1(35-19),12-1-80)
Sec.34-101.Revocation of suspension.
A. The Director of Finance may revoke the permit of any vehicle for hire 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 vehicle for hire driver is found to be mentally,physically or morally unfit
or unsafe to operate a vehicle for hire within the city.
B. Upon conviction of the holder of a vehicle for hire 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 vehicle for hire driver's
permit alleging that the holder of the permit is mentally, physically or morally unsafe or unfit to operate
vehicle for hire within the city,the Director of Finance shall set a day for the hearing on the revocation of the
permit of such vehicle for hire 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 of such permit,and ordering
the holder of the permit to appear at such hearing to show cause why the permit to operate a vehicle for hire
within the city should not be revoked. If,at the hearing,if should be proven that the holder of such vehicle
for hire driver's permit has been convicted of any offense mentioned in subsection A,or if it shall be proven
by competent evidence that the holder of the permit is mentally, physically or morally unfit or unsafe to
operate a vehicle for hire within the city,taking into consideration generally the health,safety and welfare of
the residents of the city,the Director of Finance may either revoke and cancel the permit or suspend the permit
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 Director of 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.
C. In the event that a license or permit is suspended, the Director may set such conditions as he or she
deems appropriate for reinstatement.
Sec.34-102.Accident Notification.
In the event any vehicle for hire driver,while operating a vehicle for hire,is involved in a traffic accident
involving injury to any person,regardless of fault,said driver shall within 72 hours of such accident(excluding
the period between 5:00 p.m.on Friday and 5:00 a.m.on Monday)a certificate or other public record showing
that the applicant has been tested and passed drug and alcohol screening at least equal to the screening
requirements set by the United States Department of Transportation for 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 24 hours after the time of the accident. Failure to submit such documentation within the time
period required shall automatically cause the driver's permit to be suspended.
DIVISION 4.LIMOUSINES MOTOR BUSES COURTESY CARS
AND CHAUFFEUR AGENCY
Sec.34-1.10 Limousines and Motor Buses.
A. Any person desiring to secure a permit to engage in,operate or conduct a limousine service or Motor
bus service within the city shall file with the Director of Finance a written application therefor,in duplicate,
verified under oath,eiving the following information:
1. The full name.residential and business addresses of the applicant for the past five(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 rive(5)years
2. Proof that the applicant has properly registered with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety
Administration(FMCSA)and has a Motor Carrier Identification Report valid with the US
Department of Transportation(USDOT)
3. Proof that each vehicle used a limousine or motorbus is insured up to a federal) -re ulated
minimum level of financial responsibility in the event of accident.
B. The Director of Finance shall approve a limousine service unless:
L The an applicant files an incomplete application.
2. The applicant makes a false declaration on the application.
3. The applicant fails to have a current Jefferson City business permit.
4. The applicant has provided false or incomplete information on any application or has failed to
complete any application.
5. The applicant does not have a license or Permit to operate from the Department of
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Transportation.
6. The applicant is not using vehicles that qualify as a limousine.
1. The applicant fails to have a state or federal permit for such a vehicle.
C. The Director may,if he deems it to be appropriate,give the Applicant an opportunity to correct
any problem found prior to reiecting the application.
D An applicant who has been denied a permit to operate shall not reapply for a permit to operate for
a period of one year following the denial.
Sec.34-111 Courtesy Cars Exempt.
A. The operation of a courtesy car shall be exempt from the licensing provisions of this article when
operated in accordance with the following:
1. The courtesy car is operated as an adiunet of its business.
2. The courtesy car shall carry no passengers other than employees and/or patrons of the
business establishment.
3. The courtesy car shall serve only one business establishment: provided,however,that two or
more business establishments having the same ownership may be served by the same courtesy
car.
4. No consideration shall be paid by the passenger or charged by the operator for the courtesy
car,except such services may be a service normally provided to patrons of the business
establishment.No additional charge may be made for providing such service,either at the
time the service is provided or on the customer's motel or the patron's bill.
5. The owner of the courtesy car shall comply with all laws of the state with respect to vehicle
safety,vehicle inspection and method of operation.
B. The owner shall carry the minimum insurance requirements established under this article for
vehicles for hire.
Sec.34-112 Chauffeur Agency Application.
A. Any person desiring to secure a permit to engage in,operate or conduct a Chauffeur ikuucv shall
file with the Director of Finance a written application therefor,in duplicate, verified under oath giving the
following information:
1. The full name,residential and business addresses of the applicant for the past five(5)years: if
a partnership the name and residential and business addresses of all the partners for the oast
five(5)years:if a corporation,the name and residential address of all of the officers and
directors for the past five(51 years
2. Proof that the Chauffeur agency has liabilty insurance at the levels required for a vehicle for
hire service.
3. Proof that each driver used by the Chauffeur Agency has a license as a vehicle for hire license.
B. The Director of Finance shall approve a limousine service unless:
1. The an applicant files an incomplete application.
2. The applicant makes a false declaration on the application.
3. The applicant has provided false or incomplete information on any application or has failed to
complete any application.
C. The Director may,if he deems it to be appropriate give the Applicant an opportunity to correct any
problem found prior to rejecting the application.
D An applicant who has been denied a permit to operate shall not reapply for a permit to operate for a
period of one year following the denial.
E. A chauffeur agency is prohibited from driving a rented vehicle or rentin2 a vehicle on behalf of its
customer.
Section 2. This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after the date
of its passage and approval.
Passed: Approved:
Presiding Officer Mayor
ATTEST: ROV AS TO FORM:
I /
City Clerk City Counselor
'Went into effect December 13 without Mayor's signature as he recused himself due to conflict of interest
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