§ 420-3. Licensing of jitney owner-operators; procedures; fee.

A. 

Application information. An application for a jitney owner-operator's license shall be filed with the licensing clerk upon forms provided by the City for that purpose. The application shall require disclosure of the following information:

(1) 

The name, address, and date of birth of the applicant.

(a) 

If the applicant is a corporation, its name, the address of its principal place of business and the name and address of its registered agent must be supplied. In addition, a copy of the certificate of incorporation shall be filed with the application.

(b) 

If the applicant is a limited liability company, its name, the address of all members and the address of the registered agent shall be submitted in addition to a copy of the certificate of formation of the limited liability company and a current operating agreement.

(c) 

If the applicant is a partnership, the same information required of an individual applicant shall be required for each of the partners.

(2) 

The applicant will cooperate with an agency authorized by the City of North Wildwood to complete a background check of the applicant in accordance with the provisions of § 420-4, including any history of commission of a violation of any criminal or quasi-criminal statutes, including, but not limited to, traffic laws and municipal ordinances.

(3) 

The type of motor vehicle, the name of the manufacturer, the New Jersey vehicle registration number, vehicle insurance policy particulars that are compliant with the requirements that are set forth in N.J.S.A. 48:16-24 or as otherwise may be required by the laws of the State of New Jersey, and a valid New Jersey driver's license of the owner-operator of the jitney.

(4) 

Proof that the vehicle must meet all requirements to make it a CNG or ZEV vehicle, as defined herein.

(5) 

Proof that the seating capacity of the vehicle, according to its trade factory rating, is intended to accommodate not more than 20 passengers, as permitted by N.J.S.A. 48:16-23.

(6) 

A complete description of the vehicle, both inside and out, including whether the vehicle has been converted for jitney use and, if so, the name and place of business of the individual doing the conversion.

(7) 

The previous experience of the applicant in the business of transportation of passengers for hire, including the name of any other state or municipality where the applicant has ever been licensed, or is currently licensed, to operate a jitney and whether said license was ever suspended or revoked or whether an application for the issuance or renewal of a license was ever denied and the reasons for the denial, suspension or revocation.

(8) 

The names and addresses of three individuals, who are not members of the applicant's immediate family, who can verify the applicant's good character and business and financial responsibility to operate a jitney.

(9) 

Any other facts that the applicant believes would have any effect on the decision to grant or deny the jitney license.

(10) 

Proof that the applicant is a member in good standing of an approved association.

(11) 

Any other information which the City Council may prescribe.

B. 

Application to be verified by oath or affirmation. All applications shall be verified by oath or affidavit before a notary public or some other person fully authorized to administer oaths. Applications by a partnership shall be verified by all partners; applications by a corporation shall be verified by the president or vice president; and applications by a limited liability company shall be verified by any member.

C. 

Procedure. Once an application is complete and the applicant pays a nonrefundable application fee in the amount of $10, the licensing clerk shall transmit the completed application to the Chief of Police, or the approved agency for investigations responsible for the conduct of investigations for each applicant, to be submitted to the North Wildwood Police Department when completed.