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