§ 37-13. Annual operating permit.

(a)

No holder of a franchise may operate any taxicab unless he first obtains from the director an annual operating permit. Upon the granting of the franchise by the city council, the director shall issue to the holder the annual operating permit. The permit shall state the number of cabs the holder is authorized to operate and any other matters the council requires.

(b)

An annual operating permit is automatically renewed unless the director notifies the holder before the renewal date of his intention to recommend denial of the permit renewal based on his determination that:

(1)

The holder is not in compliance with the franchise, this chapter, rules and regulations of the director or other law; or

(2)

The holder is not fit, willing nor able to continue to operate the taxicab service in accordance with the franchise, and this chapter, rules and regulations of the director or other law.

(c)

Minor changes may be made in a permit by the director without city council approval.

(d)

If the director determines that a denial of a permit renewal is required, the director shall submit for consideration by the city council a written report containing his recommendations for denial together with supporting findings of fact. Upon action being taken by the city council, the director shall issue a denial of permit renewal or renew the permit, as directed by the city council. In the case of renewal he shall incorporate such changes as authorized by the city council, if any.

(e)

If the permit expires at no fault of the holder before a ruling on the approval or denial of the renewal, the holder may continue to operate the taxicab service pending a final decision of the city council. The holder shall cease operation of the taxicab service immediately upon the denial of the request for renewal by the city council.

(Ord. No. 5009, § 1, 8-14-86)