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Section 21: For-Hire Driver's License- Investigation-Issuance or Nonissuance <br /> A. The chief of police shall review the application for a for hire vehicle driver's license <br /> and determine whether the applicant meets the requirements of this ordinance. If <br /> the chief of police determines that the for-hire vehicle driver's license should be <br /> issued or renewed, a license may thereupon be issued to the applicant which shall <br /> be in such form as to contain the photograph and signature of the licensee. For- <br /> hire vehicle driver's licenses shall expire on July 31st of each year. If the chief of <br /> police determines that a for-hire vehicle driver's license should not be issued or <br /> renewed,the city clerk thereof shall be notified setting forth the reasons for such <br /> rejection. <br /> B. In determining whether or not a for-hire driver's license should be issued or <br /> renewed,the chief of police shall take into consideration the applicant's record and <br /> reputation for being law-abiding,the applicant's past record, if any, as a for-hire <br /> driver, and any other information as he deems necessary concerning the applicant's <br /> character, integrity, personal habits, past conduct, and ability, skill and suitability <br /> to be a driver of a for-hire vehicle <br /> C. A for-hire driver's license will be denied to any person if the city clerk finds: <br /> 1. That the applicant has made any false statement in his/her application; <br /> 2. That the applicant had a conviction or bail forfeiture in accordance with those <br /> identified in Sections 19; <br /> 3. That the applicant has been found to have exhibited past conduct in driving or <br /> operating a for-hire vehicle which would lead the chief of police to reasonably <br /> conclude that the applicant would not comply with the provisions of this ordinance <br /> related to driver/operator conduct or the safe operation of the vehicle; <br /> 4. That the applicant has been found to have exhibited a past driving record which <br /> would lead the chief of police to reasonably conclude that the applicant does not <br /> possess the skill, care and judgment necessary to operate the for-hire vehicle with <br /> due regard for the safety of passengers and the public at large; <br /> 5. That the applicant has been found to have exhibited past conduct which would lead <br /> the chief of police to reasonably conclude that the applicant does not possess the <br /> trust and honesty necessary in dealing with money and property of the public; <br /> 6. That the applicant has been found to have exhibited past conduct which would lead <br /> the chief of police to reasonably conclude that the applicant is immoral or desires <br /> such license to enable him to engage in an immoral act, practice or enterprise. <br /> 7. That the applicant has failed to meet any of the qualifications listed in Section 19; <br /> or <br /> 8. That the applicant was incarcerated pursuant to a conviction as noted in Section 19 <br /> and is under the supervision of the Department of Corrections at the time of <br /> application as a result of said conviction. <br /> C. Any applicant whose for-hire vehicle driver's license is rejected may appeal by <br /> filing written notice with the parking hearing examiner within ten working days <br /> from the date the notice of rejection is sent by the city. The parking hearing <br /> examiner may exercise its discretion in granting or renewing such license. <br /> Section 22: Information contained in application -Notification requirements. <br /> 12 <br />