§ 3-8.05.4. Issuance of Ambulance Operator's Permit.

Upon completing its investigation and hearing, the Council shall grant the applicant a permit if it finds:

(1)

That the vehicles described in the application and proposed to be used are adequate and safe for the purpose of carrying or transporting wounded, injured or sick persons;

(2)

That the color scheme, insignia, name, monogram or other distinguishing characteristics proposed to be used upon such ambulance or ambulances is not in conflict with and does not imitate any color scheme, insignia, name, monogram or other distinguishing characteristics used by any other person, in such manner as to mislead or tend to mislead, deceive, or defraud the public; and

(3)

That further ambulance service in the City is required by the public convenience and necessity and that the applicant is fit, willing and able to perform ambulance service and to conform to the provisions of this chapter, and such rules and regulations as may be promulgated by the Council. In making such findings, the Council shall take into consideration the number of ambulances already in operation, whether existing ambulance service is adequate to meet the public need, the probable effect of increased ambulance service on local traffic conditions, and the character, experience and responsibility of the applicant.

(Added by Ord. 465-C.S., effective 6-27-61)