AmendingVarious Sections of Chapter 15 Taxicabs

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BILL NO. ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING VARIOUS SECTIONS OF CHAPTER 15, ARTICLE 2, COMMONLY KNOWN AS TAXICABS OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA STATEMENT OF PURPOSE AND INTENT The Common Council of the City of South Bend believes that much of the local legislation governing taxicabs in our City which was enacted in 1962 needs to be updated. The Council further recognizes that the setting of taxicab rates by each company subject to filing with the Board of Public Works and publication in two local newspapers, may be a more efficient method of operation. Therefore, this bill is introduced to clarify and update the local taxicab laws. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, as follows: SECTION I Chapter 15, Article 2, commonly known as Taxicabs of the Municipal Code of the City of South Bend, Indiana, is hereby amended as follows: ARTICLE 2,Taxicabs Division 1. General Provisions and Regulations. 4 Sec. 15 -8 Definitions. (a) As used in this Article: (1) CERTIFICATE means a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity issued by the Board of Public Works find- Safety authorizing the holder to conduct a taxicab business in the City. (8) RATE CARD means a cardssed -hy- the- Beael- et- Pb�fe -6dekd -aid Safety- fer- d_;�splay- i!n the - mates- of -fames -then 4:m- feree- for display in each taxicab which contains the scheduled rates of fare charged by the operator of such taxicab with a receipt of the clerk of the Board of Public Works. (11) TAXI STAND means a place on public property where the Board of Public Works and- Safety has authorized a holder of a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity to receive passengers. Sec. 15 -9. Vehicles; inspection; permit; maintenance. (a) Prior to the use and operation of any vehicle under this Article, the vehicle shall be thoroughly examined and inspected by the Police Department and found to comply with such reasonable rules and regulations as may be prescribed by the Board of Public Works. aad- Safety.- These rules and regulations shall be promulgated to provide safe transportation and shall specify such safety equipment and regulatory devices as the Board of Public Works and- Safety deem necessary. (b) When the Police Department finds that a vehicle has met the standards established by the Board of Public Works and- Safety, the Department shall issue a permit to that effect. The permit shall state the authorized seating capacity of the vehicle. (c) Every vehicle operating under this Article shall be periodically inspected by the Police Department at such intervals as established by the Board of Public Works arid- Safety to insure the maintenance of safe operating conditions. (d) Every vehicle operating under this Article shall be kept in a clean and sanitary condition according to rules and regulations promulgated by the Board of Public Works arid- Safety-