2497Adopted by the City Council and signed by its Mayor on Jul 09.
Ronald C. Covey, M
ATTEST:
onald R. Cone, Finance Director
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• ORDINANCE NO. 2497
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 5.40 OF THE MOSES LAKE MUNICIPAL
CODE ENTITLED "TAXICABS"
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MOSES LAKE, WASHINGTON ORDAINS AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Chapter 5.40 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "Taxicabs" is amended as follows:
5.40.050 Licensing - Limitation on Number of Licenses:
A.The licensing of taxicabs, the examining of the qualifications of applicants for licenses to
drive taxicabs and the licensing of drivers as provided in this chapter shall be under the
supervision and control of the Finance Director.
B.The number of taxicab licenses which may be issued and outstanding at any one time may
be limited to such number as the City Council may, by resolution, find and determine that
public convenience and necessity require. The City Council may, by resolution, increase the
number at such time or times as it shall find and determine that public convenience and
necessity require the operation of a greater number of taxicabs. Applications for renewal of
licenses shall be given preference over applications for licenses by persons not already
holding licenses; provided, that if the holder of a license fails to make application for renewal
thereof, prior to the expiration date thereof, such preference shall thereby be forfeited.
Section 2. This ordinance shall take effect and be in force five (5) days after its passage and publication
of its summary as provided by law.
APPR•VED AS TO FORM:
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mes A. Whitaker, City Attorney
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