HomeMy WebLinkAbout2009-08-03 ORDINANCE NO00q-0F03
• AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 4.24 OF THE BATESVILLE MUNICIPAL
CODE GOVERNING TAXICAB FRANCHISES,DECLARING AN EMERGENCY,AND
FOR OTHER PURPOSES
WHEREAS, Section 4.24.05 of the Batesville Municipal Code contains liability insurance
requirements for Taxicabs operating in the City of Batesville, Arkansas and
WHEREAS, Section 4.24.05 of the Batesville Municipal Code needs clarification
concerning said requirements.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF BATESVILLE,
ARKANSAS THAT SECTION 4.24.05 OF THE CITY OF BATESVILLE MUNICIPAL CODE IS
HEREBY AMENDED TO READ AS FOLLOWS:
4.24.05 LIABILITY INSURANCE
No Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity shall be issued or continued in operation and
no taxicab operator shall commence to operate a taxicab service unless and until there is deposited
with the City Clerk a Certificate of Liability Insurance showing the insured, identifying the insured
as a taxicab service and describing the type of operations as "Commercial Auto Insurance for Taxi
Service". Said Certificate of Liability Insurance shall provide liability insurance to be in the
amounts required by A.C.A § 27-22-104. Said Certificate shall show the City Clerk of the City of
Batesville, Arkansas, 500 East Main Street, Batesville,Arkansas 72501 as the Certificate Holder.
• The Certificate of Liability Insurance shall be issued by an insurance company duly licensed to
transact such business in the State of Arkansas and shall provide that the issuing insurer shall give
ten(10)days written notice to the City Clerk of any cancellation thereof of any policies under said
Certificate prior to the expiration date thereof.
ALL ORDINANCES AND PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH
ARE HEREBY REPEALED.
IF ANY PORTION OR PORTIONS OF THIS ORDINANCE ARE DEEMED OR
HELD TO BE INVALID, SUCH INVALIDITY SHALL NOT EFFECT THE REMAINING
PORTION OR PORTIONS OF THIS ORDINANCE.
EMERGENCY CLAUSE: Where as it is necessary to effect the public peace, health,
safety and welfare and the orderly administration of the City Taxicab Franchises, an emergency is
hereby declared to exist and this Ordinance shall be effective from and its passage.
IT IS SO ORDAINED.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF,we have set our hands this o26, day of ,
2009.
• APPROVED: —- .– -
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ATTEST: �Gc rm-
DENISE JOHNSTON, CL tRK