Ord 096-2004 12/7/2004ORDINANCE NO - 1p-,Q4Z 4
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WICHITA
FALLS, TEXAS, AMENDING CHAPTER 110, VEHICLES FOR HIRE:
FINDING AND DETERMINING THAT THE MEETING AT WHICH THIS
ORDINANCE WAS PASSED WAS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AS
REQUIRED BY LAW,
WHEREAS, taxicab service provides a valuable benefit to the citizens of Wichita
Falls; and
WHEREAS, it is important that taxicabs be operated in a safe and efficient
manner.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, THAT:
SECTION 1. Section 110- 57(a)(3) of the Cade of Ordinances of the City of
Wichita Falls, Texas, is hereby amended to read as follows:
"Sec. 110 -57. Application for franchise.
(a) Every person proposing to operate a taxicab service in the city shall make
application, in writing, requesting that the city council grant a franchise to operate a
taxicab service under this article. The application shall be filed with the city clerk, setting
forth full and complete information on the following matters:
(3) A compiled financial statement with note disclosure from a Codified
Public Accountant. The statement shall also be furnished on each
partner, and if a corporation the statement shall reflect the financial
status of the corporation."
SECTION 2. Section 110 -228 of the Cade of Ordinances of the City of Wichita
Falls, Texas, is hereby amended to read as follows:
"See, 110 -228. Inspection and testing
(a) No person shall drive or operate a taxicab to which Is attached a taximeter
which has not been duly tested, inspected and approved as required by this division,
and it shall be unlawful to change the size of the wheels or tires of any taxicab or the
gears operating the taximeter unless the taximeter is again tested, Inspected and
approved before being used.
(b) No approval shall be given for any taxicab until the taximeter attached
thereto shall have been tested and inspected and found to be accurate and in
conformity with the specifications required of such taximeters under the terms of this
division,
P) Inspections and tests of taximeters shall be under the supervision of the
aviation traffic and transportation director, and use Of any such taximeter Is prohibited
until such tests and inspections shall have been made verifying the accuracy ann Dena
working order of such taximeter.
(d) If for any reason a taximeter is repaired or replaced, it must immediately
be reported to the City Clerk and the meter reinspected prior to being used for service"
SECTIO 3. Section 110 -261 of the Cade of Ordinances of the City of Wichita
Falls, Texas, is hereby amended to read as follows:
"Sec. 110 -261. Design and age requirements.
(a) Station wagon and van model design vehicles may be used as taxicabs,
provided that a physical barrier approved by the city is securely anchored between the
passenger and luggage compartments.
(b) Every vehicle used as a taxicab shall have a minimum Of four doors, with
from and rear seats.
(c) NO vehicle that has been licensed and in service immediately poor to
August 18, 1995 that is more than 120 months old at the time of inspection shall be
issued a license; the age shall be calculated from January 1 from the model year Of the
vehicle.
(d) Any vehicle that was not Ilcensed and in service immediately prior to
August 18. 1995 shall be eligible for licensing if that vehicle is no more than 96 months
old as of the first day of January of the year for which the license is applied: the age
shall be calculated from January 1 from the model year of the vehicle; and if the vehicle
complies with subsection (e) of this section,
(e) Any vehicle that was not licensed and in service immediately prior to
August 18, 1995 shall be eligible for licensing if that vehicle has not been licensed and
in service for more than 60 cumulative months and complies with subsection (d) of this
section.
(f) Special service vehicles shall be exempt from age limitations, but shall be
kept in good mechanical condition and repair at all times."
S ECTIO N 4. It is hereby officially found and determined that the meeting at which
this ordinance was passed was open to the public as required bylaw
PASSED AND APPROVED this the 7th day of December, 2004.
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MAYOR
ATTEST:
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City Clerk