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taxicabs to the general public. 4.24.03 Taxicab franchise application - contents. Each person desiring a taxicab service shall file with the clerk/treasurer an application setting forth the following items: (a) The name of the person desiring the application, If a partnership, association, or corporation, then the partners, members of the association or shareholders of the corporation shall be listed. (b) Whether the person (or if a partnership any of the partners, or if an association any of the members or if a corporation any of the stockholders) has been convicted of any misdemeanor or felony. (c) A list of taxicabs to be used by the owner. The model, make, and taxicab identification number shall be stated. . The ownership of the taxicab shall be stated and if lien is outstanding, the holder to the lien stated also. (d) The experience and qualifications of the person applying for the franchise. (e) The proposed principal place of business. ( f) The nature and type of telephone service, radio dispatching if any. (g) The proposed hours of operation. (h) Any other facts which the applicant thinks helpful in determining his or her suitability to become a franchise holder. 4 24 04 Council may award one or more taxicab franchises The city council shall consider each applicant for a franchise and may issue a franchise to only one person or to more than one person. The granting of any franchise shall be by duly adopted resolution of the city council. At its option the city council may advertise any request for an exclusive franchise to one person to furnish the necessary taxicabs to be operated under an exclusive franchise. 4 24 05 Requirements precedent to operating a taxicab service. After the awarding of a taxicab franchise, no taxicab will be operated until the following prerequisites have been met: (a) The owner shall furnish liability insurance policy on each taxicab in the following minimum amounts: $25, 000 . 00 for each