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ORDINANCE NO. <br /> AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE <br /> CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AMENDING CHAPTER 4 <br /> OF THE SOUTH BEND MUNICIPAL CODE TO REVISE PROVISIONS FOR <br /> LICENSING OF TAXICAB COMPANIES, VEHICLES AND DRIVERS <br /> STATEMENT OF PURPOSE AND INTENT <br /> The purpose of this ordinance is to amend Chapter 4 of the <br /> South Bend Municipal Code to revise provisions for the licensing <br /> of taxicab companies, vehicles and drivers . <br /> The Common Council of the City of South Bend determines that <br /> it should amend the taxi license requirements to promote the <br /> safety of taxicab drivers, passengers and the general public . <br /> Taxicab companies and drivers should provide reliable and <br /> consistent service . The standards for taxi service should be <br /> easily understood and enforced. The amendments to the taxi <br /> license requirements will enhance the quality of life in the <br /> community, create a favorable impression of the City, and <br /> encourage residents and visitors to make greater use of taxi <br /> services and other amenities within the City. <br /> NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE <br /> CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA AS FOLLOWS : <br /> Section I . Chapter 4 , Article 4 , Section 4-17, of the South <br /> Bend Municipal Code shall be and hereby is, amended to read as <br /> follows : <br /> (a) The following businesses shall be licensed annually and <br /> charged the fee so designated. Every business which fails <br /> to obtain a proper renewal license by, the date required by <br /> this section, shall be assessed an additional late fee of <br /> ten (10) percent of the total fee charged, which shall be <br /> paid prior to the issuance of a license . <br /> (b) Licenses issued pursuant to section 4-45 and 4-46 shall <br /> be renewed on or before March 1 or April 1 of each year <br /> following the year in which they are issued or renewed, <br /> 1 <br />