Amending Chapter 4, to revise provisions for licensing of taxicab companies, vehicles and drivers

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ORDINANCE _ O Zz ' 1 1 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 vehicle and meter inspections should be conducted during favorable weather conditions to ensure the accuracy of inspection reports. The Common Council of the City of South Bend further recognizes that the issuance of licenses should follow vehicle inspections rather than precede them. The Common Council of the City of South Bend believes that amendments to Chapter 4 of the South Bend Municipal Code will make the licensing procedures for taxicabs more convenient and less burdensome for taxicab companies and operators, and will enhance public convenience and safety. .NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA AS FOLLOWS: Section I. Chapter 4, Article 3, Section 4-16, of the South Bend Municipal Code shall be and hereby is, amended to read as follows: Sec. 4-16. Refusal to issue; suspension or revocation of licenses. (a) The City Controller may refuse to issue a license and any license issued pursuant to this Code may be suspended or revoked by the City Controller after written notice for any cause provided in Article 4 or this Chapter 4 pertaining to specific business regulations, or for any of the following causes: (1) Any fraud, material misrepresentation or false statement contained in application for license; (2) Any fraud, material misrepresentation or false statement made in connection with the selling of goods, wares, merchandise and services;