City of Spearfish April 4, 2011 AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING THE LICENSING OF VEHICLES FOR HIRE INCLUDING TAXICABS, BUSES, LIMOUSINES AND OPERATORS WITHIN THE CITY OF SPEARFISH
Background Information Article I – General Provisions Article II – Business Operation License Article III – Drivers License TOPICS
It is in the best interest of the City to adopt regulations and requirements regarding the operation and licensing of vehicles for hire within the city limits. Ordinance was drafted using existing from other municipalities. Watertown Pierre Mitchell Rapid City Belle Fourche BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Definitions Transporting intoxicating liquor prohibited. License–Application–False statements. ARTICLE I – GENERAL PROVISIONS
License Required Application Number of vehicles to be operated Action by City Council Fee Transfer of license by City Council Safety and appearance requirements License number displayed Permission from first passenger to allow other passengers Issuance and Term Insurance requirements Requirements for identifying cabs and buses ARTICLE II – BUSINESS OPERATION LICENSE
Required Qualifications of applicant Applicant to be fingerprinted Application investigation and issuance Application denial and appeals Fee Term To be carried on person Suspension and Revocation ARTICLE III – DRIVERS LICENSE
Listing was completed through yellow pages and other sources Tiger’s Taxi and Delivery Canyon Cab A-1 Cab Co. Prairie Hills Transit Dakota Bus Company Hess Limousine Inc. Limousines by Hess Optimist Club - Da-Bus COMPANIES POTENTIALLY AFFECTED
MARCH 29/30, Committees – Introduction of Ordinance APRIL 4, City Council – First Reading of Ordinance Invitation to Vehicle for Hire Companies to review and discuss Ordinance APRIL 12, Vehicle for Hire – Informal Discussion Meeting APRIL 18, City Council - Hold Public Hearing APRIL 26/27, Committees – FYI on Status MAY 2,City Council – Second Reading and Final Adoption of Ordinance TENTATIVE TIMELINE
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