HomeMy WebLinkAboutORDINANCE 0914-1984Suggested by: Administration
CITY OF KENAI
ORDINANCE NO. 914-84
AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA,
REPEALING AND RE-ENACTING KNC 20.05 DELETING REFERENCE TO THE
PUBLIC VEHICLE COMMISSION, AND MAKING IT EASIER TO UNDERSTAND.
WHEREAS, the City of Kenai does have an interest in assuring that
vehicles for passenger hire are properly identified and insured,
and
WHEREAS, the present ordinance governing taxicabs was based on
the regulatory provision of the Alaska Trarlsportat:�or Commission
in firs ►regulation of other passenger vehicles for hire, and
WHEREAS, the provisions of the Alaska Transportation Commission
referred to in many of the sections of the present ordinance have
beers rescinded through deregulation, making the present ordinance
confusing to interpret.
NOW; THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
KENAI, ALASKA, that KMC 20.05 is hereby repealad and re-enacted
to read as attached.
PAS SFh NY THE COUNCIi_ OF THE C t (Y OF KENAI, ALASKA, this 2nd day
of May, 1984.
ATTEST:
Janet -Whelan, City Clerk
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TOM WAGONER, RAYOR
First Reading: February 1, 1984
Second Reading: May 2, 1984
Effective Date: July 1, 1964
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20.05 Passenger Vehicles For Hi:•e
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PASSENGER VEHICLES FOR HIRE
Sections:
20.05.010 Definitions.
20,05.020 License required.
20.05.030 License.
20.05.040 License plates and numbers.
20.05.050 License fees.
20.05.060 Passenger vehiclea for hire cards and rates.
20.05.070 Passenger vehicles for hire.
20.05.080 Public liability insurance.
20.05.090 Passenger vehicles for hire rates to be camputed.
20.05.100 Charter.
20.05.110 Penalty.
20.05.010 Definitions: (a) Unless otherwise expressly
elated, whenever used in this chapter, the following words shall
have the meanings given t-3 the"- by this section-
(1) "Passenger Vehicle for Hire, or Vehicle" means a
motor -driven passenger vehicle which is offered for public
hire.
(2) "Driver,' shall mean and include any person who drives a
Passenger Vehicle for Hire, whether such person be the
owner of such Passenger Vehicle for Hire or be employed by
such a company.
(3) "Company" shall mean and include any person owning or
having control of the use of one or more Passenger Vehicles
for Hire used for hire upon the streets or engaged in the
business of operating a Passenger Vehicle for Hire within
the City.
(4) "Stand" shall mean and include any place along the curb,
street, or elsewhere which is exclusively reserved by the
City for the use of Passenger Vehicles for Hire.
(5) "Persons" shall mean and include one or more persons of
either sex, natural persons, corporations, partnerships, and
associations.
20.05.020 License Required: (a) to operate n Passenger
Vehicle for Hire within the City limits, a company shalt first
obtain a license therefor by applying annually in writing to the
Clerk. Each applicant for a license shall apply upon a form
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( 1 ) be a citizosn of the United States,
(2) be of the age: of 19 years, or a duly qualified corporation,
(3) file a statement describing each vehicic to be so
licensed, giving:
(i] ful! name and address of the owner;
[ii] the clans and passenger -carrying capacity of the
vehicle.
[iii] the length of time the vehicle has been in use;
[iv] the make of the s.,ehicle;
[v] the engine number;
[vi] the serial number;
[vii] the State license number;
(viii] whether said vehicle is leased, licensed, or
under any form of contract;
[ix] what person, firm, or corporation collects the
revenues from the operation of said vehicle and pays
the expenses of operating the some; and
[x] proof of insurance.
20.05.030 License: Upon receipt of the above information,
and payment of t e-required fee, the City Clerk shall issi:e a
license. The license may not be transferred.
20.05.040 License Plates and Numbers: (a) Each licensed
vehicle shall bear the license number of--t1he vehicic and proper
descriptive words, including the year for which the license was
iawued, by displaying the same on the windshield of the vehicle.
(b) Every vehicle accepting business from points originating
within this municipality shall have some designation of the
character of the vehicle arrived or painted in plain visible
letters on each side thereof.
20.05.050 License fees: (a) The applicant '$or a license,
or license for an ad itioeaT vehicle shall pay into the City
treasury the sum set forth below.
(1) A licensee shall pay a licence fee of $250 per year
which shall entitle said operator to one Passenger Vehicle
for Hire.
(2) In the event a licensee is licensed for more than one
vehicle, then he shall pay $100 per year for each additional
vehicle so authorized.
(3) All licenses shall be for the term from June 30th of
one year until July let of the followiny year, or any
segment thereof.
(4) All taxes snd other obligations due to the City and
Borough must be current prior to license renewal.
20.05.060 Passenger Vehicles for Hire Cards and Rates: The
operator of any Passenger Vehicle for Hire shall display inside
the vehicle a card legible to a customer seated in the rearmost
seat stating the license numbers, the maximum rates of fare, and
e notice that any article left in the Passenger Vehicle for Hire
must be returned to the City offices, where it may be identified
and claimed.
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29.05.070 Passenger Vehicles for Hiie: Passenger Vehicles
for Hire shall be par ad at stands so denigrated for that purpose
fro+n time to time I.,v the City Mannger. No driver shall solicit
passengers as tare.. No driver shall dismount from his Passenger
Vehicle for Hire at any time for the purpose of soliciting
passengers, provided that this shall not prohibit any driver from
assisting a passenger entering or dismounting from a vehicle.
Only licensed vehicles shall be permitted to park at any stand.
20.05.080 Public Liability Insurance: An operator shall
file with the City Clerk evidence of insurance certifying the
operator is insured for liability for damages on account of
bodily injury or death, or fur damages to property resulting from
the ownership, maintenance, or use of any Passenger Vehicles for
Hire. The limit of such insurance policy shall not be less
than $350,000 for bodily injury ta, or death of, one person and
$500,000 ore account of any one accident resulting in injuries to
and/or death of more than one person, and $9n0,R00 liability for
damage to property of others, arising out of any one accident.
Such policy shall be endorsed to give the City 30 days notice of
expiration or cancellation.
20.05.090 Passenger Vehicles for Hire Rates to be Computed:
The company shall meter all calls. The meters shall be the type
or types commonly used throughout the United Statea. Inspection
of such fares shall be monitored and approved by the State of
Alanks, Division of Weights and Measures. No Passenger Vehicle
for Hire shall be operated unless it is equipped with a meter in
good condition to record the amount to be charged on each trip,
which amount shall be shown in figures visible to the passenger.
Upon paying his fare, each passenger making a request therefor
shall be given a receipt showing the amount so paid and the name
of the company or persons operating the Passenger Vehicle for
Hire, together with the number of the vehicle if such company or
person operates more than one Passenger Vehicle for Hire in the
City.
20.05.100 Charter: Notwithstanding any provision contained
in this chapter, nag shall preclude negotiated charter rates
between a licensee aoiu a customer provided said arrangements are
entered into at least three hours pricer to transport being
rendered and reduced to writing prior to transport. Vehicles
operating under chartei. need not be metered.
20.05.110 Penalty: Any person violating any provisions of
this chapter shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and shall upon
conviction thereof be punished by a fine of not more than $300.
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