ITEM TITLE:
Approval of Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity Renewal for Valdez Yellow Cab
SUBMITTED BY: Elise Sorum-Birk, Deputy City Clerk
FISCAL NOTES:
Expenditure Required: n/a
Unencumbered Balance: n/a
Funding Source: n/a
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity Renewal for Valdez Yellow Cab
SUMMARY STATEMENT:
The City Clerk’s Office received a completed application packet for renewal for the Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity (For Hire Vehicle License) for Valdez Yellow Cab on January 15, 2025. This application must be forwarded to City Council for approval as required by VMC 5.16.
The Deputy City Clerk has been working with the business owner for several months to obtain the necessary documents required to renew this certificate such as safety inspections of vehicles, renewal of chauffeur’s licenses for drivers, current transportation rates and proof of insurance. Valdez Yellow Cab’s previous license expired on December 31, 2024.
If approved the renewed license will be effective for two years and will expire on December 31, 2026.