§ 290-5. Approval of applications., Chapter 290. Taxicabs, Part II. General Legislation, Code of Ordinances, New Rochelle

Before the issuance of a taxicab operator's or taxicab medallion license by the Police Commissioner, the application shall be submitted to and approved by the Police Commissioner.

The applicant shall satisfy the Police Commissioner of the applicant's financial responsibility and ability to provide safe transport. The Commissioner of Police, in his discretion, may request such additional proof not appearing upon the application with respect to the character and financial responsibility of the applicant as, in his discretion, may be necessary for him to determine in his sole judgment whether or not the best interests of the general public, its safety and welfare will be had on the approval or denial of said applicant. The Police Commissioner, making his determination, shall take into consideration whether the individual's record of criminal convictions and/or his record of driving convictions has a direct relationship upon the work he is to perform under the license. He shall further consider whether the individual has received a certificate of relief from disability or a letter of good conduct.

Prior to the approval of a taxicab operator's or taxicab medallion license application, the applicant shall submit to a fingerprint criminal history background investigation with the New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services (D.C.J.S.), Albany, New York. The applicant shall not have been convicted of any crime involving degeneracy, moral turpitude, fraud or fraudulent practices or the illegal use, sale or possession of marijuana or a controlled substance or for a violation of § 1192 of the Vehicle and Traffic Law of the State of New York.

Submission of the fingerprint card for the criminal history background check by D.C.J.S. shall include the appropriate processing fee as mandated by the D.C.J.S. The result of the background check will be reviewed by and be the responsibility of the Commander of the Special Operations Unit of the City of New Rochelle Police Department. A report will be prepared for submission to the Police Commissioner for his approval. Licenses will be issued on a conditional basis pending the results of the criminal history background check from D.C.J.S.

Submit, for registration of a taxicab medallion, a certificate of workers' compensation insurance or Form C-105.21, Statement that Applicant Does Not Require Workers' Compensation or Disability Benefits Coverage, if the applicant is not required to carry such insurance. The certificate of workers' compensation insurance shall state the City of New Rochelle Police Department as the certificate holder.

Submit, for registration of a taxicab medallion, a State of New York, Department of Motor Vehicles, FH-1 Insurance Certificate, for-hire passenger vehicle, for the motor vehicle that will be registered as a taxicab. The applicant shall continually maintain the statutory liability insurance for the registered vehicle as mandated by the State of New York. The applicant shall submit a letter from the insurance company issuing the FH-1 naming the City of New Rochelle Police Department as the certificate holder.

Submit, for registration of a taxicab medallion, a certificate of inspection of the taxicab meter. The inspection shall be completed within 90 days of the submission of the taxicab medallion application to the Police Department. The inspection of the taxicab meter shall be completed by a certified mechanic employed at a taxicab meter shop authorized by the Police Commissioner.

[Amended 1-18-1994 by Ord. No. 22-1994]

Submit, for approval of a taxicab operator's license, a certification from a medical doctor stating that the applicant was examined by the physician within the calendar month next preceding application for such license and that the applicant is not afflicted with any diseases or physical or mental condition which might make him an unsafe or unsatisfactory driver of a taxicab.

[Added 11-18-1997 by Ord. No. 248-1997]

Submit, for approval of a taxicab operator's license, to a drug screen analysis for drugs or controlled substances as set forth in Public Health Law § 3306 as directed by the Police Commissioner. Said drug screen analysis must be negative for said drugs or controlled substances to satisfy the Police Commissioner of the applicant's ability to provide safe transport in order to protect the interests of the general public, its safety and welfare.

[Added 3-15-2011 by Ord. No. 57-2011]