Austin |
Code of Ordinances |
Title 13. TRANSPORTATION SERVICES. |
Chapter 13-2. GROUND TRANSPORTATION PASSENGER SERVICES. |
Article 3. TAXI SERVICE. |
Division 1. Taxicab Franchises. |
§ 13-2-410. SELECTION OF FRANCHISEE.
(A)
This section prescribes the method for selecting among multiple applicants when required by Section 13-2-408(C) ( Granting Of Taxicab Franchise Through Annual Reservation Of Franchise Permits ) or Section 13-2-409(C) ( Granting Of Taxicab Franchise Under Certain Circumstances ).
(B)
The council shall award the franchise to the applicant that the city council determines is best qualified after considering:
(1)
the information required by Section 13-2-403 ( Franchise Application Required );
(2)
the criteria and recommendation prescribed by Section 13-2-404 ( Recommendation on Franchise Application ); and
(3)
criteria reasonably relating to the operation of a taxicab franchise promulgated by the city manager.
Source: Ord. 20060824-016; Ord. No. 20141106-054, Pts. 15, 21, 11-17-14 .