§ 90.162. Application.

An application for an operating permit required in section 90.161 shall be filed with the city clerk upon forms provided by the city. The application shall contain the following information:

(1)

The name and address of the applicant.

(2)

If the applicant is a business entity, copies of the applicant's organizational documents, e.g., certificate of organization, articles of incorporation, bylaws, operating agreement, partnership agreement or similar documents as applicable, together with evidence of authority from the Texas Secretary of State to conduct business in the state of Texas, and current franchise tax account status and information report from the Texas Comptroller.

(3)

The experience of the applicant in the transportation of passengers.

(4)

Any facts the applicant believes tend to prove that public convenience and necessity require the granting of an operating permit.

(5)

The name, usual trade description, seating capacity, equipment, motor number, state license number, vehicle identification number (VIN) of each motor vehicle to be operated or controlled by applicant, and the year in which each automobile was manufactured.

(6)

The location of any stand at which the taxicabs will remain when not in actual service.

(7)

The name and address of the person who will be in active charge and control of the taxicab business.

(8)

The proposed fares.

(9)

The color scheme or insignia to be used to designate the vehicles of the applicant.

(Ord. No. 2010-1, § 1, 1-19-10; Ord. No. 2015-14, § 5, 5-5-15 )