City Council Meeting Date: March 19, 2019
To: Mayor and City Council
City Administrator
From: Deb Little, City Clerk
Title
Approve Vehicle for Hire License Renewal
Body
Action Requested:
The Northfield City Council hereby approves a vehicle for hire license for Access On Time Companies, Inc. dba First Choice Shuttle for April 1, 2019 - March 31, 2020 subject to completion of all final documents.
Summary Report:
The City Council is being asked to approve the 2019 vehicle for hire license renewal for Access On Time Companies, Inc. dba First Choice Shuttle. Staff recommends approval of the license renewal.
In addition to the completed application, licensees are also required to submit the following documents:
• Certificate of insurance
• Completed vehicle inspection form
• List of vehicles
• List of drivers
• Certificate of compliance Minnesota Workers’ Compensation Law
• Tax information form
A license is required for a vehicle for hire to solicit business within the city limits of Northfield. Licensees are required to submit annual inspection forms from a certified mechanic for each vehicle stating that the vehicle has passed the annual inspection. Licensees are also responsible for checking backgrounds and driver’s license status on employees prior to any driver operating a vehicle.
Alternative Options:
N/A
Financial Impacts:
The City received $150 in license fees. The license fee is $100, plus $25/vehicle.
Tentative Timelines:
The existing license expires on March 31, 2019.