Ord 2015-014/Taxi Cab rates of fare and/or transportation networking companies

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(a) Upon the filing of an application for a permit under this division, a time and place shall be set for a public hearing thereon. Notice of the hearing shall be given to the applicant and to all persons to whom operating permits have been previously issued. Due notice shall also be given to the general public by publication of the notice, at least ten days prior to the date set for the hearing, in a newspaper of general circulation in the city. (b) Any interested person may file with the city council a statement in support of or opposition to the issuance of an operating permit. Sec. 90.355. Issuance. If the city council, after the public hearing required by section 90.354, finds that TNC service or additional TNC service in the city is required by the public convenience and necessity and that the applicant is fit, willing and able to provide the public transportation and to conform to this article, the city council shall issue an operating permit stating the name and address of the applicant; otherwise the application shall be denied. Sec. 90.356. Suspension and revocation. (a) Upon complaint alleging a violation of any of the provisions of this article by a TNC driver or a TNC filed by any person with the chief of police, or upon the person's motion, the chief of police, after five (5) days' notice of the grounds of such complaint to the TNC driver or owner or operators of the TNC against whom complaint is made, shall hear evidence with reference to such complaint, and after such hearing, the chief of police may revoke or suspend the operating permit of such holder or require the TNC to remove said TNC driver from the system with good cause shown. (b) Due cause for the suspension or revocation of an operating permit will include, but not be limited to, the following: (1) failure of the operating permit holder to maintain any and all of the general qualifications applicable to the initial issuance of the permit as set forth in this title; (2) obtaining an operating permit by providing false information; (3) discontinuing operations for more than ten days; (4) violating any ordinance of the city, the laws of the United States or of the state, the violation of which adversely affects the ability of holder to offer transportation network services; or (5) violating any part of this article.