HomeMy WebLinkAbout5254 ORDINANCE NO. 5254
AN ORDINANCE of the City Council of the City
of Bremerton, Washington, creating Chapter 5.12 of the
Bremerton Municipal Code entitled "Taxicabs."
WHEREAS, the current provisions of the Bremerton Municipal Code do
not provide for adequate regulations for taxicab services; and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to create a new chapter, Chapter 5.12 of the
Bremerton Municipal Code, relating to the regulation of taxicabs; NOW THEREFORE,
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BREMERTON, WASHINGTON,
DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. Chapter 5.12 of the Bremerton Municipal Code entitled "Taxicabs"
is hereby adopted to read as follows:
Chapter 5.12
TAXICABS
5.12.010 DEFINITIONS.
For the purposes of this chapter, words and phrases used in this chapter mean as follows:
(a) "Certificate holder"means any person as defined herein required to obtain a
taxicab business certificate or a taxicab driver's certificate under the provisions of this chapter.
(b) "City"means the City of Bremerton.
(c) "Compensation" means remuneration or anything of economic value that is
provided, promised, or donated primarily in exchange for services rendered. This includes, but is
not limited to voluntary donations, fee-sharing between a taxicab association or transportation
network company and an affiliated driver, or other similar consideration.
(d) "Driver"means any person, whether agent, employee, contractor, subcontractor
or lessee authorized to operate or physically engage in driving a taxicab carrying passengers or
baggage for hire, whether or not such person is the owner of or has any financial interest in the
ownership of such vehicle; provided, however, that the provisions of this chapter shall not apply
to drivers of motor vehicles operated by any municipal or privately owned, licensed nonprofit
transit system.
(e) "Operate"or"engage in the business of operating any taxicab"means the pickup
and transportation of any fare paying passenger or baggage from a point within the geographical
confines of the City, whether or not the vehicle is dispatched from within any other municipal
corporation, and whether or not the ultimate destination or route of travel is within the confines
of the City; provided, that nothing in this chapter shall be construed to apply to taxicabs licensed
by any other municipal corporation and transporting passengers from a point within the licensing
municipality to a destination outside thereof, whether or not the ultimate destination or route
traveled is within the City.
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(f) "Owner"means any person owning a taxicab and/or a taxicab business who is
required to obtain certificates for taxicabs under the provisions of this chapter. In the case of a
business entity, "owner" includes all officers, directors, shareholders, general partners, limited
partners and managing partners of the entity, all persons vested with authority to manage or
direct the affairs of the legal entity or to bind the legal entity in dealings with third parties, and
all persons who have any ownership interest.
(g) "Person" includes an individual, a corporation, a partnership, any unincorporated
association, or legal entity. In the case of a business entity, "person" includes all officers,
directors, shareholders, general partners, limited partners and managing partners of the entity, all
persons vested with authority to manage or direct the affairs of the legal entity or to bind the
legal entity in dealings with third parties, and all persons who have any ownership interest.
(h) "Sightseeing vehicle" or"charter bus"means every motor vehicle held for public
hire as a common carrier, used primarily for sightseeing purposes and generally over a fixed
route for a stipulated consideration per trip.
(i) "Special service vehicle" means a vehicle equipped to accommodate and which is
used for the transportation of developmentally disabled persons as herein defined; the term
"developmentally disabled"means any person who is physically or mentally disabled and who is
transported by vehicle in a wheelchair.
0) "Taxicab," also known as a for-hire vehicle, means every motor vehicle held for
public hire as a common carrier, usually for transportation of individuals, subject to call by the
public generally or other form of solicitation; and the fare is based on an amount recorded and
indicated on a taximeter, or on a special fare rate or contracted agreement, a flat rate or any other
compensation for the transportation of individuals as defined herein. Taxicab includes
sightseeing vehicles, special service vehicles, and transportation network company vehicles as
defined herein.
(k) "Transportation network company" (TNC) means a person or entity that provides
application dispatch services to connect TNC drivers with passengers for the transport of
passengers. "Application dispatch services" is any technology that allows consumers to directly
request, via the internet or other means, dispatch of for-hire drivers for trips.
5.12.020 PURPOSE.
This chapter is an exercise of the City's power to certify, control and regulate privately
operated taxicab transportation services within the City. These regulatory purposes, without
limitation, include protection of the public health, safety and welfare as it relates to taxicab
transportation service within the City.
5.12.030 DUTIES OF POLICE CHIEF.
(a) The examining of the qualifications of applicants to operate taxicab businesses
and applicants to drive taxicabs, the certifying of taxicab businesses and taxicab drivers, and the
enforcing of the provisions of this chapter shall be under the supervision of the chief of police
(hereafter referred to as "Chief'). All references to the "Chief' in this chapter shall include the
chief of police and his or her designee.
(b) The Chief is authorized to promulgate rules and regulations for the operation of
taxicabs consistent with the terms of this chapter.
(c) The Chief shall have authority and discretion to interpret, administer and enforce
the provisions of this chapter.
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5.12.040 CERTIFICATES REQUIRED, TERM AND RENEWAL.
(a) Owner. Any owner who engages in the business of operating any taxicab in the
City must obtain a:
(1) State of Washington for-hire certificate as required by RCW 46.72.070;
(2) City general business license as required by Chapter 5.02 BMC; and
(3) Taxicab business certificate as required pursuant to the provisions of this
chapter.
(b) Driver. All taxicab drivers must obtain a taxicab driver's certificate pursuant to
this chapter.
(c) It is unlawful for any owner to allow operation of its taxicab in the City without
having first obtained the licenses and certificates required by this chapter and it is unlawful for
any driver to operate a taxicab without having first obtained a taxicab driver's certificate as
required by this chapter. Issuance or renewal of a general business license, taxicab business
certificate and/or taxicab driver's certificate required by this chapter is subject to compliance
with the provisions of this chapter.
(d) All certificates issued under this chapter shall expire on December 31 st of each
year. Certificates must be renewed by the certificate holder by making application therefor with
the Chief by December 15th for the new certificate to be effective by the first of the succeeding
year. Certificate renewal is subject to the Chief's review in the same manner as the original
application.
(e) The provisions of this chapter shall not apply to motor vehicles operated by any
municipal or privately owned, licensed nonprofit transit system.
5.12.050 TAXICAB BUSINESS CERTIFICATE -APPLICATION.
(a) Applications. Applications for taxicab business certificates shall be made by the
owner thereof upon forms to be furnished by the Chief.
(b) For-hire certificate. Applicants must provide proof of any applicable valid state
for-hire certificate or license.
(c) Taxicab Business Certificate. The applications shall contain:
(1) The full name and address of the owner,
(2) The type of each vehicle and each vehicle's passenger-carrying capacity,
(3) The vehicle registration with the proper"cab" or"for-hire" endorsement,
(4) Certificate of insurance pursuant to Subsection (d) below,
(5) Authorization for the Chief to review the applicant's driving record and
criminal history pursuant to BMC 5.12.150 below, and
(6) Any other information deemed necessary by the Chief.
(d) Insurance. Applicants shall submit a certificate of insurance to the City at the time
of application with the following requirements:
(1) Insurance coverage must comply with Chapter 46.72 RCW as now or
hereafter amended. In addition, in the event the applicant leases its for-hire vehicles, the
applicant shall file proof of insurance coverage of all of applicant's lessees.
(2) Such insurance coverage must name the City as an additional insured.
(3) Such insurance shall be maintained in full force and effect for the full
period to be covered by the certificate, and failure to do so shall result in automatic suspension.
(e) Denial, Suspension, or Revocation. A certificate may be denied, suspended, or
revoked to any person or business, as provided in Section 5.12.170 below.
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5.12.060 OWNER RESPONSIBILITIES—OPERATIONS AND
NOTIFICATION.
(a) The owner must ensure the taxicab is being operated only by a driver who holds a
valid taxicab driver's certificate and a valid Washington State driver's license.
(b) The owner must provide the Chief with a list of all drivers prior to those drivers
operating the owner's taxicabs, whether the drivers are employees or lessees.
(c) The owner must maintain a business address and a mailing address where the
owner can accept mail, and a business telephone in working order that can be answered at least
9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, and during all hours of operation. The taxicab
office or dispatch center may suffice for this requirement.
(d) The owner shall comply with all requirements for taxicabs within this chapter.
(e) The owner must notify the Chief within three (3) working days of learning of the
following occurrences:
(1) Any conviction or other final adverse finding, including diversion
agreements resulting from criminal charges, received by the taxicab driver for any criminal
offense;
(2) Any vehicle accident required to be reported to the state of Washington
involving any taxicab operated by the taxicab driver;
(3) Any restriction, suspension, or revocation of the taxicab driver's state
motor vehicle driver's license;
(4) The hiring, leasing or termination of any driver of its taxicabs, whether
employee or lessee; or
(5) Any change in vehicles or registration of vehicles.
5.12.070 VEHICLE MAINTENANCE -INSPECTION.
(a) Each taxicab shall be equipped and maintained at all times by the owner for
safety, cleanliness and lawful operation in accordance with the laws of the City and the state and
shall be furnished with such equipment as the Chief shall deem necessary for such safe
operation.
(b) The Chief may perform an initial check of each taxicab prior to issuing a Taxicab
Business Certificate and a Vehicle Decal to ensure each vehicle has appropriate basic safety
features and to confirm the Vehicle Identification Number, and may perform similar annual
checks of each taxicab.
(c) No taxicab shall be issued a permit unless there is installed therein a taximeter
capable of mechanically calculating the rates for hire; provided that the Chief may, for good
cause shown, waive the requirement for installation of the taximeters.
(d) The taxicab owner shall maintain vigilance over such vehicle to see that it is kept
in a condition of continued fitness for public use. The police department may inspect all taxicabs
on the complaint of any citizen, or from time to time as may be deemed necessary. If the police
department has cause to believe a taxicab is not in a condition safe for the transportation of
passengers, the Chief may order an inspection by an independent certified mechanic at the
owner's expense.
5.12.080 VEHICLE DECAL - FEE.
(a) Upon completion of the appropriate form and payment of the fee set forth in
subsection(c) below, and approval of the taxicab business application by the Chief, the Chief
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shall deliver to the applicant one decal for each vehicle that will operate under the taxicab
business certificate; the decal shall be of such size and form as may be prescribed by the Chief.
(b) The vehicle decal shall be displayed on the rear bumper of each vehicle to the left
of the license plate.
(c) The decal fee shall be as set forth in Chapter 3.01 BMC per annum for each
taxicab issued a decal. In the case of decals issued on or after July 1 st of each year, one-half of
the annual fee shall be paid. Such decal shall not be transferable.
5.12.090 NAME OF OWNER DISPLAYED ON VEHICLE.
Every taxicab operating under the provisions of this chapter shall have the name of its
owner plainly printed in letters at least two inches in height in a conspicuous place on each side
of the vehicle. When one company or individual owns or operates multiple taxicabs, each taxicab
shall display its owner's name in uniform lettering.
5.12.100 ISSUANCE OF TAXICAB BUSINESS CERTIFICATE.
(a) Upon satisfactory fulfillment of the requirements set forth in this chapter,
including approval by the Chief, there shall be issued to the applicant a certificate by the Chief.
Taxicab business certificates shall be issued for the calendar year.
(b) The fee for a taxicab business certificate shall be as set forth in Chapter 3.01
BMC.
(c) The certificate shall not be transferable.
5.12.110 TAXICAB DRIVER'S CERTIFICATE -APPLICATION.
(a) Applications. Applications for taxicab driver's certificates shall be made by any
driver of a taxicab upon forms to be furnished by the Chief. The operation of a taxicab is a
privilege, not a right. An applicant or certificate holder's ability to satisfy stated criteria for a
taxicab business certificate does not create a right to a taxicab driver's certificate.
(b) Driver's Certificate. Every person driving a taxicab must be certificated as such.
Each applicant for a driver's certificate shall:
(1) Be licensed by the state of Washington to drive a vehicle;
(2) Be twenty-one (2 1) years of age or over;
(3) Be able to speak, read, and write the English language;
(4) Operate the taxicab with due regard for the safety, comfort, and
convenience of passengers;
(5) Provide proof of insurance as required under state law if the driver will be
a taxicab lessee not covered under the taxicab owner's insurance;
(6) Fill out upon a blank form to be provided by the Chief a statement giving
his or her full name; address; age; height; color of eyes and hair; place of birth; whether the
applicant has ever been convicted of a felony or a misdemeanor; whether the applicant has been
previously licensed or certificated as a driver or chauffeur, and if so, when and where; whether
his or her license or certificate has ever been suspended or revoked and for what cause; and any
other information deemed necessary by the Chief; and shall sign and swear to such statement and
file it with the Chief; and
(7) Every applicant must file with their application two recent photographs of
himself or herself of a size designated by the Chief and which may be easily attached to his or
her certificate, one of which shall be so attached when issued; the other shall be filed with the
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application. The photograph shall be so attached to the certificate that it cannot be removed and
another photograph substituted without probability of detection, and
(8) Authorization for the Chief to review the applicant's driving record and
criminal history pursuant to BMC 5.12.150 below, and
(9) Any other information deemed necessary by the Chief.
(c) Denial, Suspension or Revocation. A taxicab driver's certificate may be denied,
suspended or revoked as provided in Section 5.12.170 below.
5.12.120 ISSUANCE OF TAXICAB DRIVER'S CERTIFICATE.
(a) Upon satisfactory fulfillment of the requirements set forth in this chapter,
including approval by the Chief, there shall be issued to the applicant a certificate by the Chief,
which shall be in such form as to contain the photograph and signature of the certificate holder.
Taxicab driver's certificates shall be issued for the calendar year.
(b) The fee for a driver's certificate shall be as set forth in Chapter 3.01 BMC.
(c) The certificate shall not be transferable.
(d) The certificate must be conspicuously displayed within the taxicab at all times the
driver is operating the taxicab.
5.12.130 DRIVER TO FURNISH RECEIPT ON DEMAND.
If demanded by the paying passenger, the driver in charge of the taxicab shall deliver to
such passenger a receipt in legible type or writing containing the name of the owner, any items
for which a charge is made, the total amount paid, and the date of payment.
5.12.140 NO SMOKING IN TAXICABS.
Taxicab drivers must ensure that no person, including the taxicab driver, smokes
cigarettes, e-cigarettes, vapor cigarettes, pipes, cigars, marijuana, or any other item within the
taxicab.
5.12.150 CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS.
(a) All applicants for a taxicab business certificate, including all owners as defined in
BMC 5.12.010 above, and all applicants for a taxicab driver's certificate, including all drivers as
defined in BMC 5.12.010 above, must consent to be fingerprinted for criminal background
checks. Pursuant to RCW 35.21.920, the Chief may request a state and nationwide background
check of each applicant at the time of the applicant's initial application and during each
certificate renewal thereafter. The applicant shall submit fingerprints to the Washington State
Patrol, who will then conduct a state background check and forward the fingerprints to the
Federal Bureau of Investigation for the nationwide background check. Applicants shall be
assessed both a state and nationwide background check fee sufficient to cover the costs of the
background checks. The criminal background check fee shall be nonrefundable and payable to
the Washington State Patrol, at the time the background checks are requested and the fingerprints
are provided. The applicant shall also be responsible for paying a fee for each fingerprinting as
set forth in Chapter 3.01 BMC.
(b) Upon receipt of the fingerprints and the appropriate criminal background check
fees, pursuant to RCW 35.21.920, the Washington State Patrol will compare the applicant's
fingerprints against its criminal database and submit the fingerprints to the Federal Bureau of
Investigation for a comparison with nationwide records. The results will be sent directly to the
City for review.
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5.12.160 PENALTY.
In addition to or as an alternative to any other penalty provided herein, any certificate
holder, person, or business that violates any provision of this chapter is subject to the following:
(a) Infraction. The following infractions shall be punishable by a civil penalty of one
hundred twenty-five dollars ($125.00).
(1) Failure to obtain, renew, and/or maintain any certificates required by this
chapter, other than a Washington State driver's license.
(2) To operate, or allow to be operated, a taxicab that does not have required
insurance.
(3) To operate, or allow to be operated, a taxicab that does not have required
vehicle registration with the proper"cab"or "for-hire"endorsement.
(4) To operate, or allow to be operated, a taxicab that does not have displayed
a decal as specified in BMC 5.12.080.
(5) For a taxicab driver to operate a taxicab without a valid taxicab driver's
certificate as specified in this chapter.
(6) Failure to comply with any provision of this chapter.
(b) Misdemeanor.
(1) Any second or subsequent violation of subsection (a)above within a six
month period shall be a misdemeanor pursuant to BMC 1.12.020(2).
(2) For a driver to operate a taxicab, or an owner to allow a driver to operate a
taxicab, after the driver's certificate has been denied, suspended, or revoked shall be a
misdemeanor pursuant to BMC 1.12.020(2).
(3) For an owner to allow operation of its taxicab after a taxicab business
owner certificate has been denied, suspended, or revoked shall be a misdemeanor pursuant to
BMC 1.12.020(2).
(4) Operation of a taxicab by a driver without a valid Washington State
driver's license, or when the driver's Washington State driver's license is suspended, shall be a
gross misdemeanor pursuant to BMC 1.12.020(1).
(c) Each day for which a violation occurs shall constitute a separate offense.
5.12.170 CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES -DENIAL, SUSPENSION, AND
REVOCATION.
(a) Generally.
(1) Any application for the issuance or renewal of a certificate issued under
this chapter may be denied, and any certificate issued under this chapter may be suspended or
revoked based on one or more failures to comply with the requirements of this chapter or based
on one or more violations of the requirements of this chapter as well as the provisions set forth
below.
(2) The Chief shall have the power and authority to deny, suspend or revoke
any certificate required under the provisions of this chapter. The Chief shall notify such applicant
or certificate holder in writing by certified mail or personal service of the denial, suspension or
revocation of his or her certificate application or certificate and the grounds therefore.
(3) Failure to comply with the provisions of this chapter may result in the
denial or revocation of a general business license pursuant to BMC 5.02.180.
(b) Taxicab Business Certificate. A taxicab business certificate may be suspended or
revoked or an application denied, in the sole discretion of the Chief, if the applicant, certificate
holder or any of its owners does any of the following:
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(1) Allows any person to drive a taxicab which is not in safe condition;
(2) Allows a driver to operate owner's taxicab when insufficiently covered by
insurance under state law;
(3) Makes any false statement on the application or omits information
required on the application;
(4) Owns a taxicab that is engaged in business at any time when its driver
does not have a valid taxicab driver's certificate;
(5) Owns a taxicab that is engaged in business at any time when it does not
have a proper or valid taxicab vehicle license or registration;
(6) Operates or permits the operation of the taxicab while the driver is using
or in possession of alcohol or controlled substances;
(7) Falsifies or omits any record, document or information required to be kept
or submitted to the City by this chapter, or by rule or regulation prescribed thereunder;
(8) At any time fails to meet the qualifications for a taxicab business
certificate under this chapter, in the discretion of the Chief,
(9) Violates any of the ordinances of the City or laws of the state, the
violation of which reflects unfavorably on the fitness of the certificate holder to offer public
transportation;
(10) Exhibits or has exhibited past behavior from which the Chief could
reasonably conclude that the applicant or certificate holder does not possess the skill, care or
judgment necessary to operate a taxicab business with due regard for the safety of passengers
and the public at large or does not possess the trust and honesty necessary in operating a taxicab
business. In making this determination, the Chief may consider the following:
(i) Whether the applicant, certificate holder or any owner has been
convicted of violating any law or ordinance reasonably related to the applicant's or certificate
holder's fitness or ability to operate a taxicab business, such as laws or ordinances pertaining to
alcohol, controlled substances, prostitution, gambling, physical violence, fraud, larceny,
extortion, theft, racketeering, or any crime of moral turpitude;
(ii) Any other record and/or reputation as to the applicant or certificate
holder being law-abiding;
(iii) The applicant's or certificate holder's business experience and the
nature and kind of occupation or business in which the applicant or certificate holder has
previously been engaged;
(iv) The manner in which an applicant or certificate holder has
previously conducted business; or
(v) Any other conduct exhibited by the applicant or certificate holder
which would lead the Chief to reasonably conclude that the applicant, certificate holder or any
owner is dishonest or immoral, or desires such certificate to enable said person or entity to
engage in a dishonest, unlawful, or immoral act, practice or enterprise.
(11) Violates any of the provisions of this chapter.
(c) Taxicab Driver's Certificate. Any driver of a taxicab may have his or her taxicab
driver's certificate suspended or revoked or an application denied, in the sole discretion of the
Chief, if the driver:
(1) At any time fails to meet the qualifications for a taxicab driver under this
chapter;
(2) At any time has his or her state motor vehicle driver's license suspended
or revoked during the time period covered by the certificate;
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(3) At any time drives a taxicab without insurance coverage as required under
state law;
(4) At any time uses or is found to be in possession or consumption of
controlled substances or alcohol while in control of or while operating any taxicab;
(5) At any time drives a taxicab without a valid taxicab driver's certificate;
(6) Makes any false statement in his or her application or omits information
required on the application;
(7) Fails, while operating or in control of a taxicab, to display identification or
a decal with the information and in the manner and form required in this chapter;
(8) At any time exhibits conduct which would lead the Chief to reasonably
conclude that the applicant or certificate holder does not possess the skill, care or judgment
necessary to operate the taxicab with due regard for the safety, health, or welfare of passengers
and the public at large;
(9) At any time exhibits conduct which would lead the Chief to reasonably
conclude that the applicant or certificate holder does not possess the trust and honesty necessary
in dealing with money and property of the public;
(10) At any time exhibits conduct which would lead the Chief to reasonably
conclude that the applicant or certificate holder is immoral or desires such certificate to enable
him to engage in an immoral act, practice or enterprise;
(11) Exhibits or has exhibited past behavior from which the Chief could
reasonably conclude that the applicant or certificate holder does not possess the skill, care or
judgment necessary to operate a taxicab with due regard for the safety of passengers and the
public at large or does not possess the trust and honesty necessary in operating a taxicab. In
making this determination, the Chief may consider the following:
(i) Whether the applicant or certificate holder has been convicted of
violating any law or ordinance reasonably related to the applicant's or certificate holder's fitness
or ability to operate a taxicab, such as laws or ordinances pertaining to alcohol, controlled
substances, prostitution, gambling, physical violence, fraud, larceny, extortion, theft,
racketeering, or any crime of moral turpitude;
(ii) Any other record and/or reputation as to the applicant or certificate
holder being law-abiding; or
(iii) Any other conduct exhibited by the applicant or certificate holder
which would lead the Chief to reasonably conclude that the applicant or certificate holder is
dishonest or immoral, or desires such certificate to enable said person or entity to engage in a
dishonest, unlawful, or immoral act,practice or enterprise; or
(12) Violates any of the provisions of this chapter.
5.12.180 ADDITIONAL ENFORCEMENT.
In lieu of or in addition to any enforcement of the provisions of this chapter, the City
Attorney or designee shall, at his or her discretion, have authority to file an action in a court of
competent jurisdiction to seek enforcement of this chapter, including, but not limited to, the cure
or abatement of any violation and the assessment and collection of penalties, fees and costs.
5.12.190 APPEALS.
(a) Any applicant or certificate holder may, within fourteen (14) calendar days from
the date that the denial, suspension or revocation notice was mailed to the applicant or certificate
holder, appeal from such denial, suspension or revocation by filing a written notice of appeal
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setting forth the grounds therefore with the Administrative Hearing Examiner pursuant to
Chapter 2.13 BMC. A filing fee as set forth in chapter 3.01 BMC shall be submitted with the
appeal, which filing fee is required to process the appeal. The hearing shall be conducted in
accordance with the procedures for hearing contested cases set out in Chapter 2.13 BMC. After
the hearing thereon the Administrative Hearing Examiner shall, after appropriate findings of fact,
and conclusions of law, affirm, modify, or overrule the denial, suspension or revocation and
order issuance or reinstatement of the certificate, and may impose any terms thereupon.
(b) No renewal, suspension or revocation of a certificate issued pursuant to the
provisions of this chapter shall take effect until fourteen (14) calendar days after service of the
notice thereof by the Chief, and if the appeal is timely filed, the renewal or revocation shall be
stayed pending final action by the Administrative Hearing Examiner. All certificates which are
revoked shall be surrendered to the City on the effective date of such revocation.
(c) The decision of the Administrative Hearing Examiner shall be final. The applicant
,or certificate holder and/or the City may seek review of the decision by the Superior Court of
Washington in and for Kitsap County within twenty-one (2 1) calendar days from the date of the
decision. If review is sought as herein prescribed the renewal or revocation shall be stayed
pending final action by the Superior Court.
(d) When revoked, the certificate shall be canceled and immediately surrendered to
the Chief. Upon revocation of any certificate as provided in this chapter no portion of the
certificate fee shall be refunded to the certificate holder.
(e) Upon denial or revocation, the person whose application was denied or certificate
suspended or revoked shall not be granted a similar certificate, upon any new application that
may be made, for a period of ninety (90) calendar days from date of denial or revocation and
further, no similar certificate shall be issued until such person cures any defaults that resulted in
the denial or revocation.
SECTION 2. Severability. If anyone or more sections, subsections, or
sentences of this Ordinance are held to be unconstitutional or invalid, such decision shall not
affect the validity of the remaining portion of this Ordinance and the same shall remain in full
force and effect.
SECTION 3. ff ective Date. This ordinance shall take effect and be in force ten
(10) days from and after its passage, approval and publication as provided by law.
PASSED by the City Council the IBJ day of , 2014
GREG EELER, Council President
Approved this �� day of )9M, 6CST , 2014
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PATTY L , Mayor
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TEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
SHANNON CORIN, City Clerk ROGER A. LUBOVIC ey
PUBLISHED the 11-1-h day of 44ds , 2014
EFFECTIVE theme day of , 2014
ORDINANCE NO.
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in the publication herein mentioned was the principal clerk of the printers and publishers of KITSAP SUN;
that said newspaper has been approved as a legal newspaper by order of the Superior Court of the County
of Kitsap, in which County it is published and is now and has been for more than six months prior to the
date of the publication hereinafter referred to,published in the English language continually as a daily
newspaper in Bremerton, Kitsap County,Washington,a weekly newspaper in Kitsap County,Washington
and is now and during all of said time, was printed in an office maintained in the aforesaid place of
publication of said newspaper;that the following is a true text of an advertisement as it was published in
regular issues(and not in supplement form)of said newspaper on the following date,to wit: And on Aug.
11,2014 such newspaper was regularly distributed to its subscribers during all of said period.The full
amount of the fee charged for the foregoing publication is the sum of$34.74.This amount has not been
paid in full.
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ORDINANCE NO. 5254
AN ORDINANCE of the City Council of the City of Bremerton,Washington,creating Chapter 5.12 of the
Bremerton Municipal Code entitled "Taxicabs."
PASSED by the City Council on the 6th day of August,2014.
The full text of this ordinance is available from the City Clerk's Office, 345 Sixth Street, Suite 600,
Bremerton,WA 98337.
August 11,2014
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