10114-11 Amend Code - Chapter 4 Licensing of Taxicab Companies, Vehicles and Drivers

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ORDINANCE N0. 10114-11 AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AMENDING CHAPTER 4 OF THE SOUTH BEND MUNICIPAL CODE TO REVISE PROVISIONS FOR LICENSING OF TAXICAB COMPANIES, VEHICLES AND DRIVERS - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - STATEMENT OF PURPOSE AND INTENT - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - The purpose of this ordinance is to amend Chapter 4 of the South Bend Municipal Code to revise provisions for the licensing of taxicab companies, vehicles and drivers. The Common Council of the City of South Bend determines that it should amend the taxi license �equirements to promote the safety of taxicab drivers, passengers and the general public. Taxicab companies and drivers should provide reliable and consistent service. The standards for taxi service should be easily understood and enforced. The amendments to the taxi license requirements will enhance the quality of life in the community, create a favorable impression of the City, and encourage residents and visitors to make greater use of taxi services and other amenities within the City. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA AS FOLLOWS: Section I. Chapter 4, Article 4, Section 4-17, of the South Bend Municipal Code shall be and hereby is, amended to read as follows: (a) The following businesses shall be licensed annually and charged the fee so designated. Every business which fails to obtain a proper renewal license by, the date required by this section, shall be assessed an additional late fee of ten (10) percent of the total fee charged, which shall be paid prior to the issuance of a license. (b) Licenses issued pursuant to section 4-45 and 4-46 shall be renewed on or before March 1 or April 1 of each year following the year in which they are issued or renewed, according to the name of the business