CERTIFICATE OF PUBLIC CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY

Hollywood, Fla., City Code tit. XI, ch. 126, pt. CERTIFICATE OF PUBLIC CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY

in effect

Hollywood, Fla., City Code § 126.010 REQUIRED.

§ 126.010 REQUIRED. No person shall operate or permit a jitney service owned or controlled by him, to be operated as a vehicle for hire upon the streets of the city without first having obtained a certificate of public convenience and necessity from the City Commission. ('72 Code, § 33-14) (Ord. 1717, passed - - ; Am. Ord. 1721, passed - - ; Am. Ord. O-76-74, passed 9-29-76) Penalty, see § 126.999

Hollywood, Fla., City Code § 126.011 APPLICATION; FEE.

§ 126.011 APPLICATION; FEE. (A) An application for a certificate shall be filed with the City Clerk upon forms provided by the city; such application shall be verified under oath and furnish the following information: (1) Name and address of applicant. (2) The financial status of the applicant, including the amounts of all unpaid judgments against the applicant and the nature of the transactions or acts giving rise to such judgments. (3) The experience of the applicant in the transportation of passengers. (4) Any facts which the applicant believes tend to prove that public convenience and necessity require the granting of a certificate. (5) The number of vehicles to be operated or controlled by the applicant and the location of the proposed depots and terminals. (6) The color scheme or insignia to be used to designate the vehicle or vehicles of the applicant. (7) Such further information as the City Manager may require. (B) A fee of $10 shall be paid to the City Clerk at the time of filing the application. ('72 Code, § 33-15) (Ord. 1717, passed - - )

Hollywood, Fla., City Code § 126.012 ISSUANCE PROCEDURE.

§ 126.012 ISSUANCE PROCEDURE. (A) Upon the filing of a new application, the City Commission shall fix a time and place for a hearing thereon. Notice of such hearing shall be given to the applicant and to all persons to whom certificates of public convenience and necessity have been theretofore issued. Any interested person may file with the City Clerk a memorandum in support or opposition to the issuance of a certificate, or may appear in person at the time of the public hearing in support of or opposition to the issuance of the certificate. ('72 Code, § 33-16) (B) (1) If the City Commission finds that further jitney service is required in the city by public convenience and necessity, and that the applicant is fit, willing and able to perform such public transportation and to conform to the provisions of this chapter and the rules promulgated by the City Commission, the City Commission shall issue a certificate stating the name and the address of the applicant, the number of vehicles authorized under such certificate and the date of issuance; otherwise, the application shall be denied. (2) In making the above findings, the City Commission shall take into consideration the number of jitneys already in operation, whether existing transportation is adequate to meet the public need, the probable effect of increased service on local traffic conditions, and the character, experience and responsibility of the applicant. (3) Upon the granting of a certificate of public convenience and necessity by the City Commission, the applicant shall be issued one permanent metal medallion per vehicle. This medallion shall be designed by the city and attached to the outside, and in plain view, of the motor vehicle for which it is issued. (4) Upon transfer of a medallion from one vehicle to another (permanent or temporary), a transfer form must be submitted to the Department of Financial Services of the city for approval prior to transfer. Any vehicle involved in the transfer of a medallion must comply with the requirements of §§ 126.013, and 126.055. ('72 Code, § 33-18) (Ord. 1717, passed - - ; Am. Ord. O-71-46, passed 4-21-71; Am. Ord. O-76-74, passed 9-29-76; Am. Ord. O-94-06, passed 2-2-94; Am. Ord. O-95-67, passed 11-1-95) Penalty, see § 126.999

Hollywood, Fla., City Code § 126.013 LIABILITY INSURANCE REQUIRED.

§ 126.013 LIABILITY INSURANCE REQUIRED. (A) No certificate of public convenience and necessity shall be issued or continued in operation until there is in full force and effect an insurance policy for each vehicle, in the amounts required in division (B) of this section governing vehicles used by passengers for hire. A copy of said policy or policies of public liability and property damage shall be submitted to the Finance Department. All insurance policies shall be kept in full force and effect by the applicant at all times. Failure to file such policy with the City Finance Department shall automatically suspend the certificate of public convenience and necessity until such time as the insurance policy or policies are submitted to the Finance Department for its approval. (B) The following is the minimum insurance coverage for the city: Public Property Type of Liability Damage Vehicle Policies Amount Policies Amount Jitneys $50,000/$100,000 $5,000 ('72 Code, § 33-19) (Ord. 1717, passed - - ; Am. Ord. 1721, passed - - ; Am. Ord. O-71-46, passed 4-21-71; Am. Ord. O-76-74, passed 9-29-76) Penalty, see § 126.999

Hollywood, Fla., City Code § 126.014 LIMITATIONS ON NUMBER OF PERMITS WHICH CITY MAY ISSUE.

§ 126.014 LIMITATIONS ON NUMBER OF PERMITS WHICH CITY MAY ISSUE. In determining the number of jitney permits to be issued in the city, the City Commission shall use the following ratios between population and permits: (A) One jitney permit may be issued for each 1,200 residents. (B) If the City Commission determines by a unanimous vote that public convenience and need require the operation of additional jitneys, the City Commission may issue additional permits for the operation of jitneys up to, but not in excess of one permit for each 1,000 residents. (C) The City Commission shall use the latest official decennial census as the basis for deter-mining the population of the city. ('72 Code, § 33-20) (Ord. O-71-46, passed 4-21-71; Am. Ord. O-76-74, passed 9-29-76)

Hollywood, Fla., City Code § 126.015 ANNUAL FEES.

§ 126.015 ANNUAL FEES. No certificate shall be issued or continued in operation unless the holder thereof has paid an annual fee of $15 per jitney, each year, for each vehicle operated under a certificate of public convenience and necessity. This license fee shall be for the fiscal year beginning October 1 and shall be in addition to any other license fees or charges established by the proper authority and applicable to the holder for the vehicle or vehicles under his operation and control. ('72 Code, § 33-21) (Ord. 1717, passed - - ; Am. Ord. 1721, passed - - ; Am. Ord. O-76-74, passed 9-29-76)

Hollywood, Fla., City Code § 126.016 TRANSFER.

§ 126.016 TRANSFER. No certificate of public convenience and necessity may be sold, assigned, mortgaged, or otherwise transferred without the consent of the City Commission. ('72 Code, § 33-22) (Ord. 1717, passed - - )

Hollywood, Fla., City Code § 126.017 SUSPENSION; REVOCATION.

§ 126.017 SUSPENSION; REVOCATION. (A) A certificate issued under the provisions of this chapter may be revoked or suspended by the City Commission if the holder thereof has: (1) Violated any of the provisions of this chapter. (2) Discontinued operation for more than six months. (3) Has violated any ordinances of the city or law of the United States or the State of Florida, which violation reflects unfavorably on the fitness of the holder to offer public transportation. (B) Prior to suspension or revocation, the holder shall be given notice of the proposed action to be taken and shall have an opportunity to be heard. ('72 Code, § 33-23) (Ord. 1717, passed - - )

Hollywood, Fla., City Code § 126.018 RECORDKEEPING REQUIREMENTS.

§ 126.018 RECORDKEEPING REQUIREMENTS. (A) Every holder shall keep accurate records of receipts from operations, operating and other expenses, capital expenditures, and such other operating information as may be requested by the City Manager or the Police Department. (B) Every holder shall maintain the records containing such information and other data required by this chapter at a place readily accessible for examination by the City Manager or the Police Department. (C) It shall be mandatory for all holders to file with the City Manager written evidence relating to the furnishing of taxicab service to any hotel, theater, public resort, railway station, or other place of public gathering, whether or not such arrangement is made with the holder or any corporation, firm or association with which the holder may be interested or connected. Failure to file such copies within seven days shall be sufficient cause for the revocation of a certificate of any offending holder or the cancellation of any cab stand privileges. ('72 Code, § 33-87) (Ord. 1717, passed - - ) Penalty, see § 126.999

Source: City of Hollywood, Florida, Code of Ordinances, Charter and Zoning and Land Development Regulations (American Legal Publishing, codelibrary.amlegal.com)URL: https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/hollywood/latest/hollywood_fl/0-0-0-44490Fetched: 11/8/2026