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ORDINANCE NO. 2009-6-6, <br /> AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 4.24 OF THE BATESVILLE <br /> MUNICIPAL CODE GOVERNING TAXICAB FRANCHISES,DECLARING AN <br /> EMERGENCY,AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES <br /> WHEREAS, Chapter 4.24, of the Batesville Municipal Code Governing Taxi <br /> Cab Franchises have become outdated and in need of being brought up to date to meet <br /> current state law and the needs of the citizens of the City of Batesville, Arkansas. <br /> WHEREAS, it is the desire of the City Council of the City of Batesville, <br /> Arkansas,to amend Chapter 4.24 of the Batesville Municipal Code governing Taxi Cab <br /> Franchises to reflect the current laws of the State of Arkansas and the needs of the <br /> citizens of the City of Batesville,Arkansas. <br /> NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF <br /> BATESVILLE,ARKANSAS THAT CHAPTER 4.24 et seq OF THE CITY OF <br /> BATESVILLE MUNICIPAL CODE BE AMENDED AS FOLLOWS: <br /> 4.24.01 OPERATING A TAXICAB SERVICE IS A PRIVILEGE <br /> • Operating a taxicab service is declared to be a privilege and no person shall operate a <br /> taxicab service in the City of Batesville without securing a franchise from the City of <br /> Batesville. (Ord. No. 94-11-3) <br /> 4.24.02 DEFINITIONS <br /> For the purpose of this chapter,the following definitions shall apply unless the context <br /> clearly indicates or requires a different meaning. <br /> Applicant. The person or entity applying for a taxicab franchise. <br /> Certircate: A Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity issued by the <br /> City authorizing the holder thereof to conduct a taxicab business. <br /> fttE City shall mean the City of Batesville, Arkansas. <br /> Driver's permit. The permission granted by the City to a specific person to <br /> drive a taxicab upon the streets of the City. <br /> Exclusive Franchise: Operating authority granted to only one (1)person <br /> and to the exclusion of all others. <br /> Franchise: Operating authority granted by the City <br />