§ 37-7. Same—Application.

To obtain a franchise, a person shall make application to the director in the manner prescribed by this section. The applicant must be the person who will own, control or operate the proposed taxicab service. An applicant shall file with the director a written, verified application containing the following:

(1)

The form of business of the applicant (a copy of the documents establishing the business and the name, address and citizenship of each person with any interest in the business);

(2)

Name, address and verified signature of the applicant;

(3)

An actual or pro forma income statement and balance sheet showing the assets, liabilities and the equity of the business which shall be prepared by a certified public accountant;

(4)

Description of any past business experience of all persons who have an interest in the proposed taxicab service, particularly in providing passenger transportation services; identification and description of any revocation or suspension of a franchise or permit by any jurisdiction held by any person with an interest in the proposed service before the date of filing the application;

(5)

Number of vehicles, not less than twenty-five (25), and description of the vehicles the taxicab service proposes to use in the operation of the service; description of the operations of the proposed taxicab service and location of the fixed facilities to be used in the operation;

(6)

Description of the proposed insignia and color scheme for the taxicabs and description of any distinctive item of apparel to be worn by the service's drivers;

(7)

Documentary evidence from an insurance company, authorized to do business in the State of Texas indicating a willingness to provide liability insurance required by this chapter;

(8)

Documentary evidence of payment of ad valorem taxes on the property to be used in connection with the service; and

(9)

Such additional information as the director or city council considers necessary.

(Ord. No. 5009, § 1, 8-14-86)