Title
Resolution Authorizing Summary Publication of Ordinance No. ORD-11-18 Amendments to Chapter 85, Taxicabs, Title VII of the Code of the City of Ann Arbor to Clarify Requirements for Taxicab Drivers and Vehicles
Memorandum
The attached resolution authorizes the summary publication of Ordinance No. ORD-11-18 which amends Sections 7:151(5), 7:153(3), 7:153(5), 7:155(3), 7:167(5), 7:172(4) of Chapter 85, Taxicabs, Title VII of the Code of the City of Ann Arbor.
The ordinance amendments will address a number of issues brought by taxicab companies and citizens complaints which include licensing, professional conduct and solicitation of passengers.
The City Charter contains provisions to allow summary publications of ordinances that are in excess of 500 words in length. The purpose of this resolution is to lessen the City's cost resulting from the required publication of the revisions to the City Code.
Staff
Prepared by: Sarah Singleton, Management Assistant
Reviewed by: Tom Crawford, Finance and Administrative Services Area Administrator/CFO
Approved by: Steven D. Powers, City Administrator
Body
Whereas, Section 7.4 of the City Charter authorizes the publication by summary of ordinances over 500 words in length;
RESOLVED, That Ordinance No. ORD-11-18 be published by the following summary:
Ordinance No. ORD-11-18 amends Sections 7:151(5), 7:153(3), 7:153(5), 7:155(3), 7:167(5), 7:172(4) of Chapter 85, Taxicabs, Title VII of the Code of the City of Ann Arbor. The amendment clarify the requirements for taxicab drivers and vehicles by addressing conduct of drivers, solicitation of passengers and licensing of vehicles.
The ordinance will take effect on the tenth day following legal publication. The complete text of this ordinance is available for inspection at the City Clerk's office on the 2nd floor of the Guy C. Larcom Municipal Building, 301 E. Huron St., Ann Arbor.