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. .. . <br /> FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT <br /> #2005 - 16 <br /> June 1, 2005 <br /> MEMO TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council <br /> FROM: Steve Garm , ity Manager <br /> Ron E. Ne , Financial Management Director <br /> SUBJECT: Taxi License Application for Illini Taxi C-U Taxi <br /> On May 26, 2005, 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 Duane Edwards, Illini Taxi <br /> C-U 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 there was testimony that customers were waiting an hour or longer <br /> during the busy times and that another taxicab service would improve response time to the <br /> customer. There was also testimony that there was not enough business to support another <br /> service and that granting another license would hurt the existing businesses. <br /> After considering the documentation and evidence presented, it is recommended that <br /> Council grant the taxicab license to Illini Taxi C-U Taxi. <br />