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.. " . - <br /> FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT <br /> #2007 - 54 I <br /> August 1, 2007 <br /> MEMO TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council <br /> FROM: Steve Garma City Manager <br /> Ron E. Neuf Financial Management Director <br /> SUBJECT: Taxi License pplication for AOK TNI Taxi <br /> On July 31, 2007, at approximately 2:00 p.m., a public hearing was held as required by <br /> Chapter 60 of the City Code regarding the application received from Anthony Walker, AOK TNI <br /> Taxi, for a new taxicab license. Notice had been given and that notice and various other <br /> documents and testimony were received. <br /> Ron Neufeld, the Director of Financial Management, as my designee, was the hearing <br /> officer. After examining the documents and testimony, it was found that the public would <br /> benefit from another taxicab service and that the vehicles proposed comply with the terms of the <br /> Code. Considered in his decision was the financial responsibility of the applicant, number of <br /> vehicles and other factors required by Code. <br /> During the hearing Mr. Walker was given an opportunity to present his case as to why he II <br /> felt that Decatur could support a second taxi cab service. We also heard testimony regarding <br /> poor service provided by Mr. Walker through his livery service, as well as Mr. Walker's <br /> character and the character of his drivers. <br /> After considering the documentation and evidence presented, it is recommended that '� <br /> Council grant the taxicab license to AOK TNI Taxi. <br />